Dish 922 or 722K

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uptownvideo

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My Dish 722K has been acting up lately and it may be time to replace it. I don't want the extra expense of the Hopper so I am looking at the 922. Could someone please tell me what the advantage of the fro mthe 722K is? I do have the Sling adapter on the 722K eventhough I am not very impressed with the functunality of how is plays back programing on it.

 

Scherrman

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If you don't want the expense of the Hopper you may not want the 922. The 922 is more expensive than the 722k. $6 DVR fee vs. $10 DVR fee. I suppose the Hopper would still be a little more since you'd have to pay $7 for the Joey but you'd have HD on both TVs, if the second TV is HD of course.

 

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The rep I chatted with at Dish's website said that the monthly fee would be the same with 922 and 722. Is the 922 more buggy?

 

Scherrman

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The rep was wrong unless they changed the DVR fee on the 922 and I never heard.

 

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Are ther advantages to the 922? Is the on screen user interface better? Thanks.

 

Scherrman

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It has a better GUI and has sling ability built in. The GUI is basically the same as the Hopper.

 

KAB

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Scherrman said:

The rep was wrong unless they changed the DVR fee on the 922 and I never heard.

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Hasn't the 922 DVR fee always been $10.00 (Same as Hopper)?

 

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KAB said:

Hasn't the 922 DVR fee always been $10.00 (Same as Hopper)?

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Yes. And it still is.

 

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empiretc

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Yes. You would probably be better off with a 722/722k. If you need a second hdtv, add a 211/211k. That, or go with the hopper/joey setup. the 922 has become the WindowsMe of dish equipment.

 

Jimmerinwi

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Keep your 722. I am on my third 922 and I see number 4 coming soon. The 922 is a turd!

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MikeD-C05

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GO WITH THE HOPPER!

 

KAB

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Jimmerinwi said:

Keep your 722.

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Agreed. But if there is a second hdtv in your future, Hopper/joey without question.

 

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DISHinOhio

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• Nov 30, 2012

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I have never had any issues with my 922. I use sling often, manage my recordings and timers online..not one issue and i have had it for going on a year now.

 

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empiretc said:

Yes. You would probably be better off with a 722/722k. If you need a second hdtv, add a 211/211k. That, or go with the hopper/joey setup. the 922 has become the WindowsMe of dish equipment.

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Nah, I have that one in a closet.....a 921!

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frank c.

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I've had my 922 going on nine months now,not a single problem. I also manage my recordings on line and use sling alot when i work the graveyard shift,flawless performance on all counts.