Upgrade from 622 to 722?

[RocketFoot]

Hi guys...is there any way to upgrade from my current vip622 to a new 722 or 722k? I am leased right now and the 622 is running strong although, I have had several instances that I had to do a hard reboot (Picture froze/no DVR controls/no sound) Reboot fixed all problems, but I am starting to think that the proverbial 'writing is on the wall' for this unit! LOL I could also really use the extra disc space!

Any input will be appreciated!

 

[KAB]

Do you have EHD activated? Also, is it in a well ventilated enviroment?
Anyway, you could DIU. Costs $75.00 shipped if you quality.

 

[RocketFoot]

No EHD

It is in a ET center, but it has plenty of room to breath and I do randomly monitor the HDD temp.

 

[blazingfate]

If you cant qualify for the upgrade, you could purchase one. I have a few extra if you are interested. (722)

 

[KenSoren]

If your 622 is working well why do you think you need to upgrade? If you need additional hard disc space you can use an external hard drive, otherwise will you gain anything that you will use? I did the upgrade 14 months ago and could have easily stayed with the 622 and saved the $50 ($150 less $100 rebate which I had to fight for) plus an additional 18 month service agreement. I will be looking long and hard before deciding to upgrade again.

Don't get me wrong - the 722 is a terrific DVR and has performed well, but the only advantage I found was the larger hard drive capacity, and I ended up paying the $35 premium to use the external hard drive anyway to move my 622 recordings to the 722. When all the dust cleared I wondered what I gained.

 

[VegasVoomer]

I have 2 622s, one leased, one purchased. I'd never think of getting rid of either of them only for a little extra HD space since they both work flawlessly. You always have a risk of getting an upgraded 722 that will give you nothing but trouble that you didn't have to begin with. I still think the phrase "If it aint broke, don't fix it" is one of the best things my father every told me when I was growing up. I added an EHD and got all the space I need.

 

[pfan1981]

I have 2 622s, one leased, one purchased. I'd never think of getting rid of either of them only for a little extra HD space since they both work flawlessly. You always have a risk of getting an upgraded 722 that will give you nothing but trouble that you didn't have to begin with. I still think the phrase "If it aint broke, don't fix it" is one of the best things my father every told me when I was growing up. I added an EHD and got all the space I need.

IF IT AINT BROKE, DON'T FIX IT!!!!!

 

[Jim5506]

If you have it in an entertainment center, it would be a good idea to have active fan management, i.e. have some kind of fan actively moving cool air in or warm air out of the unit directly.

Unless it overheats, the internal fan does not operate and by then it may be too late.

 

[zinc]

only other reason to get the 722k is for the dual OTA recording which is what i need to get rid of my $5 fee

 

[iml]

hd died on my 622 last week

they did send a replacement 622, but I did have to pay thirty something for shipping

I only wish I would have moved more shows to the external hd because I lost about 25 hours of HD recordings with the crash

point being, I would have lost more if I had more recording time on the DVR itself

the 622 has advantages heh