Where is USB External Storage for the 942/ViP622?

[long_time_DNC]

I hope it's good news, Scott. Thanks!

 

[Smith P.]

Soon it become perpetuum mobile .

 

[Sammy033]

At this point... whether or not this feature will ever be available is completely off my radar. If they do it, great. Otherwise, no big deal. Its just TV.

 

[ferl]

I believe that is only for the PocketDish.

Isn't the Pocketdish listed under the multimedia menu?

 

[bkushner]

External Storage

I called about when and if we will ever see this function and was told not before Q4. Wasn't it supposed to be this summer? I am convinced we will never see this feature.

Brian

 

[8bitbytes]

If the already working technology is released now, how will they get you to upgrade your receiver later when a new model is released?

 

[animalhouse]

In the meantime, can you take programs recorded on the 622 and record to another DVR? If so, how?

If there's a thread on this, please let me know.

 

[dfergie]

Merged...we do not discuss but google dishmod groups, they might help you...

 

[8bitbytes]

I called about when and if we will ever see this function and was told not before Q4. Wasn't it supposed to be this summer? I am convinced we will never see this feature.

Brian

Summer IS the 4Q - July, August, September - fiscal year 4th quarter.

 

[dslate69]

If the already working technology is released now, how will they get you to upgrade your receiver later when a new model is released?

DISH makes money on Programming, not on hardware. It suits DISH best if everyone keeps paying their bills and keeps the receiver they have. The only reason DISH wants anyone to upgrade their hardware is to sell them more programming (HD, DVR service).

 

[8bitbytes]

DISH makes money on Programming, not on hardware. It suits DISH best if everyone keeps paying their bills and keeps the receiver they have. The only reason DISH wants anyone to upgrade their hardware is to sell them more programming (HD, DVR service).

So what programming is the 722 for?

 

[dslate69]

So what programming is the 722 for?

Are you being funny?

I hope I didn't infer that DISH would never make different model receivers after the 622. DISH would rather the NEW receivers go to NEW customers or to customers currently using the 500 series.
What do you think the mark-up on a receiver is compared to the mark-up on programming?

 

[8bitbytes]

Are you being funny?

I hope I didn't infer that DISH would never make different model receivers after the 622. DISH would rather the NEW receivers go to NEW customers or to customers currently using the 500 series.
What do you think the mark-up on a receiver is compared to the mark-up on programming?

Yes, I realize that programming is the cash cow. Dishes history of hardware however is filled with new features coming only to the new receivers. I had to move from the 721 to the 942 to the 622 as a perfect example.

So, yes, I was being funny but based on reality.

 

[dslate69]

Yes, I realize that programming is the cash cow. Dishes history of hardware however is filled with new features coming only to the new receivers. I had to move from the 721 to the 942 to the 622 as a perfect example.

So, yes, I was being funny but based on reality.

Well the updating of receivers is only getting started as Charlie wants to get rid of mpeg2. :up
But I truly believe DISH doesn't want you to trash the receiver you currently have to get a new feature or 2. If a current receiver could be upgraded to do mpeg4 or HD, DISH would much rather go that route. That said, it wouldn't surprise me if the mpeg2 only receivers don't see another feature added as they move subs to mpeg4.
DISH's biggest problem is their software division SUCKS. Features are slow to materialize and consistent release schedules have disappeared. If I were Charlie I would have lost a boot by now.

 

[bradb007]

If I thought there were releasing external storage this summer I would pick one of these up from fry's:
http://shopping.dallasnews.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=2519&adid=4448973&subid=15954456&type=

 

[HD921]

500 GB enclosed hardrives can be had for a lot less, unless Iomega name means that much to someone.

 

[hdhead]

This may be a stupid question, but has anyone tried to hook up an external hard drive to their 622 lately? There is now an option under record plus to turn on external recording so I was just wondering. Thx

 

[8bitbytes]

This may be a stupid question, but has anyone tried to hook up an external hard drive to their 622 lately? There is now an option under record plus to turn on external recording so I was just wondering. Thx

Yes, as a matter of fact, I have plugged two different hard disks into the USB port, drives I use at work, and the 622 says that they are unrecognized.

 

[hdhead]

Bummer....

I have a 500gb external waiting in the wings for this to be activated, the people at dish are such teases.

 

[long_time_DNC]

Saw an ad for a 500gb USB for $129....lowest price I've seen yet for that amount of storage. Wish they'd get with it on the external recording...