I believe you had it with D*. It had to be enabled. I almost switched and made sure of it.
First Night With Dish Network
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I believe you had it with D*. It had to be enabled. I almost switched and made sure of it.
Warning: Long post! I offer this as a case study of analyzing whether to switch providers from DirecTV to DISH and vice versa:
To save money over the long term, I started considering going back to DISH from DirecTV (switched in September 2007). Cable is not an option because Mediacom is in the last century with regard to HD channels, picture quality and other technology. We had these considerations:
Advantages:
To save money over the long term, I started considering going back to DISH from DirecTV (switched in September 2007). Cable is not an option because Mediacom is in the last century with regard to HD channels, picture quality and other technology. We had these considerations:
- The change had to save us money for the non-promotional pricing, not any new-customer discounts.
- We wanted the same channels we watch regularly now.
- Wanted to keep HD service on the one HD set, DVR service on the other two TVs (SDs).
- Premium movie channels (e.g. HBO) and sports packages (MLBEI) were not an issue; we dumped them after realizing they cost too much. But there were sports channels we wanted to keep.
Advantages:
- DISH package is $12 a month less than DirecTV (but only $6 less if we drop the DirecTV Protection Plan).
- We would gain Travel Channel HD and WGN HD.
- We would gain an arguably more user-friendly and versatile DVR.
- We would lose MLB Network, GOL TV and FSE -- three essential channels my son and I watch.
- We would lose FX HD, which my wife watches.
- We weren't sure whether we could record local HD channels not on DISH OTA, the way we can on DirecTV.
- DISH has an irrefutable reputation of losing channels over programming fee disputes.
Almost a week, so far so good. Its still early, but I had a CSR question over the weekend and that has handled well and I mentioned before I had braced myself for someones who's english may not be there language, but I had the oppositie happen, which was good and it was resolved pretty quick. I am enjoying the few channels in HD like travel and such. My true test comes in August/Septemeber for sunday ticket, but I think I will survive
I do like the DVR.The door for Directv will always be open, I was not one of those who left huffing and puffing. But for now all is ok
Yes you can record anything in the guide. The 622/722 can record two satellite streams (HD/SD doesn't matter) and one OTA (HD/SD) stream at the same time. The 722k can record 2 satellite and 2 OTA streams at the same time.
Good to know; thanks.
Also, I understand that one receiver can control more than one TV. Presume they have to be physically connected, however? How exactly does this work? DISH CSR told me we'd have to drill all kinds of holes in the house to get cables to connect from ground floor to upstairs or basement rec room where other TVs are.
Also, I understand that one receiver can control more than one TV. Presume they have to be physically connected, however? How exactly does this work? DISH CSR told me we'd have to drill all kinds of holes in the house to get cables to connect from ground floor to upstairs or basement rec room where other TVs are.
Yes, there are many receivers that control 2 tv's. Depending on what you're wanting, I'm sure Dish has the correct receiver. An HD dual receiver will give you one HDTV and one SDTV whereas a SD dual receiver will give both SDTVs.
No way to get 2 HDTV's with a dual receiver as of yet.
The 2nd tv is connected to the receiver in the first room via coaxial cable. They use diplexers so that there are the least amount of holes drilled in to the home so don't worry about that. It doesn't matter where the TV2 is really, there is a way to install it as long as it is in the same home.
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This is true for a single tv feed... yes, but he asked for 2 tvs.
Doesn't the 922 send an HD feed wirelessly to a small portable tv? I think I read something like that.
And for a 2 HDTV setup if you connect them both to TV1, like I said. You can watch HD on two tv's in that setup, just not different programs at the same time. Please read it again.
See above.
Glad to hear it! I've had the 722 DVR for almost 2 yrs. and love it. I recently had to get a new unit as the "brain" inside it went crazy. It wouldn't follow any commands so I moved all my important stuff to the external drives before the tech arrived with a new unit. I am on a month to month lease now so I don't own any equip- (Whew!).
My brother has a Tivo unit and it's a piece of garbage! It's like molasses & holds a minimal amt. of programs. I highly recommend the 722 to anyone who wants a "workhorse" DVR with all the bells & whistles.
On a side note: I've had Dish for almost 5 yrs. with minimal problems. I never had Direc as they seem to be more into sports & was priced higher than Dish for what I want. Enjoy your new toys & welcome to Dish.
But how do you use a coax cable to connect a receiver on the main floor to a TV on the top floor without going through ceilings or floors? There's no way to do this wirelessly, correct?
When I told the DISH CSR I didn't want to have more holes drilled into my ceiliing and floors and cables snaking through the walls, I was told I could get a dedicated receiver for each TV, but they'd charge me a fee for each receiver. I factored that into my cost analysis.
Welcome to the Dish Network.
You left the dark side of the force as I did many years ago.
Just a few DVR issues and Dish taking away my locals but other than that I've been happy. Still happy I'll never return to Directv. It took me 2 years to get Directv to stop sending me "we want you back" letters.
You left the dark side of the force as I did many years ago.
Just a few DVR issues and Dish taking away my locals but other than that I've been happy.
Still happy I'll never return to Directv. It took me 2 years to get Directv to stop sending me "we want you back" letters. Welcome to the Dish Network.
You left the dark side of the force as I did many years ago.
Just a few DVR issues and Dish taking away my locals but other than that I've been happy.
Thanks, so far its been great in all areas of Dish!
You can press the "search" button when you have a show highlighted in the guide or when you are watching a show. The name will be correct for the search, so you then press "select" a couple of times and your search results are on-screen. This is the easiest way to search that I have found.
Welcome to the Dish Network. It took me 2 years to get Directv to stop sending me "we want you back" letters.
I'm still getting them every month for the last 4 years
lol, i use pip daily and never knew the browse>pip trick
I have always swapped changed and swapped back. DOH!
thanks!
I have always swapped changed and swapped back. DOH!
thanks!
