best way to upgrade to hd-dvr

[ilikeme]

What is the best and cheapest way to upgrade to the dual tuner hd-dvr? I currently have the DVR508 model with the AT250 package. There is only one line running from the dish to the room currently.

 

[Lord_Vader]

I did the 'dishn it up' deal when I upgraded. Even though it clearly says $49 on the website, they don't say that it is only the vip622. I wanted the vip722 and paid $99. It wasn't a big deal, but I called and asked and got the $50 credited to my account after the fact.

The one line is ok. They can put splitters to combine and then separate the signal. If you want, you can even back feed the TV2 output from the receiver over the same line as well.

 

[ilikeme]

I did the 'dishn it up' deal when I upgraded. Even though it clearly says $49 on the website, they don't say that it is only the vip622. I wanted the vip722 and paid $99. It wasn't a big deal, but I called and asked and got the $50 credited to my account after the fact.

The one line is ok. They can put splitters to combine and then separate the signal. If you want, you can even back feed the TV2 output from the receiver over the same line as well.

I completely forgot about the dishin it up offers lol. I looked at it and the 722 looks nice. I will probably call soon and go with that as long as its still $99. I currently have my 508 backfeeding into the line to go into another room already.
Another question, even if i dont subscribe to the hd package will I still get the HD Houston locals thru dish?

 

[Buzzdar]

I was understanding that if you go to a HD receiver you have to get hd programming

 

[mysticphaze69]

You dont' have to....You will get an HD access fee $6

 

[garys]

You dont' have to....You will get an HD access fee $6

I think this is going to $7 in Feb.

 

[Fredinva]

Unless it's leased, keep the 508, cuz it's DVR fee free.

fred

 

[Buzzdar]

Unless it's leased, keep the 508, cuz it's DVR fee free.

fred

I would keep it if its dvr fee free.