Dish Network ViP HD DVR

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;...

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; no built-in networking...

The Dish Network ViP622 and 722 are among the most fully featured and versatile high-def DVRs you can buy today.

free set up and install, reluctantly I agreed to the $6/mo service warranty.

Without the service warranty, dish will send you a replacement at standard shipping only, expect a substantial downtime.

free set up and install, reluctantly I agreed to the $6/mo service warranty.

Without the service warranty, dish will send you a replacement at standard shipping only, expect a substantial downtime.

Can use external drive to supplement storage size.

On 3rd 722 in 3 months.

Other than the DVR recording gotcha, the 722 is a great device. Great for USB photos, VGA PC screen. Great for supporting HD and SD TV channels and TVs.

Cannot record one channel while watching another live DISH channel.

Other than the DVR recording gotcha, the 722 is a great device. Great for USB photos, VGA PC screen. Great for supporting HD and SD TV channels and TVs.

Cannot record one channel while watching another live DISH channel.