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The editors liked
Outstanding audio/video quality over a vast array of program choices
Staggering depth of convenience features
Excellent interface. Large hard drive. Expandable storage via USB. Can record up to three programs simultaneously. Records and plays back MPEG-4 HD content.
Large internal hard drive
External hard drive option
HD and DVR capabilities
Can operate two TVs from one receiver
Picture-in-picture capabilities
Over-the-air antenna connector
Excellent menus
Fast response
Ability to record multiple HD shows at once
High capacity
Receives and records new MPEG-4 AVC programming
Including local and other HD channels not available on older receivers
Dual-output mode for secondary TV
Can record up to three HD shows simultaneously while playing back a fourth
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The editors didn't like
Definite learning curve compared to all previous DVR products Ive tried
Use of secondary (SD) TV not completely seamless
Offers fewer local HD channels than competitors such as DirectTV. Existing Dish Network customers need to pay $200 to upgrade (before a $100 mail-in rebate)
While new customers receive the box free.
Can be tricky to set up and use
Second TV cannot be HD
9-day programming guide could be a bit longer
Fewer HD choices than what rivals offer
No display on the set-top box
Generally lighter selection of local HD and sports channels than cable
Annoying interstitial pay-per-view page
Defaults to "all episodes" for EPG-initiated recordings
Uglier EPG and menu system than TiVo HD and DirecTV
Large internal hard drive, external hard drive option, HD and DVR capabilities, can operate two TVs from one receiver, picture-in-picture capabilities, over-the-air antenna connector
Can be tricky to set up and use, second TV cannot be HD, 9-day programming guide could be a bit longer
If you place DISH Networks DISH ViP722 and ViP622 satellite receivers side by side, you probably wont be able to tell the difference, aside from the color of the hardware. (The ViP722 is black, while the ViP622 is silver.) The primary difference is ...
