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Dish Network ViP 622 (320 GB) DTV Receiver / 180-Hours DVR

Dish Network ViP 622 (320 GB) DTV Receiver / 180-Hours DVR

  • Type: TV Receiver Video Recorder (DVR)
  • Broadcast Type: Terrestrial
  • Digital Receiver: ATSC
  • Audio Support: Dolby Surround
  • TV Resolutions: 480i (525i) 480p (525p) 720p (750p) 1080i (1125i)
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11

My opinion after a week of use

bythowe21 Feb 21, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros HD recording, 3 tuner capacity, Episode by name recording
Cons Standard definition needs improvement
Recommended it? Yes

I just want to start off by saying that I've been a Dish Network customer since '99 and have always been completely satisified with the service that I have received. I just recently begun to have a few problems with my old Dish 721 DVR after about 3-4 years of use. The receiver was constantly... Read full review »

2

Awesome receiver Jump into HD right!

bymerdock69 Jan 4, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros HDMI, Digital Audio out, dual tuner, RF modulator.
Cons No 1080p (yet), has an ethernet jack but no functionality (yet).
Recommended it? Yes

This is an awesome receiver, we immediately purchased this receiver after buying an HD LCD TV. We are thrilled with what we got! This receiver has everything and room to expand. It has HDMI, Component out, S-Video out, and Composite out. It will output in 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i. It will allow... Read full review »

9

Better HD for all...

byallin4green Oct 17, 2006
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros MPEG4 capeable, ATSC tuner for OTA, recording options/flexibilty, overall features
Cons Earlier versions run "hot", limited HDD capacity for archiving programs,...
Recommended it? Yes

Planning/Purchase:
I was a DirecTV subscriber for several years before deciding to delve into the HD arena and after many phone calls to Direct, I found that my most cost effective (read cheapest) upgrade path was to switch providers and invest in Dish Network (DN) equipment. I started out... Read full review »

10

Much Faster Than Other DVR's I've Had

bytex-x Feb 20, 2007
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Excellent picture quality, ease of use, monster storage space.
Cons Price (for now), no "jump back" built in to the FFW mode.
Recommended it? Yes

We just pulled the plug on Charter and went with Dishnetwork and the new 622. So far I like it, this box is definitely faster than the previous HD-DVR's we've had in the last two years (one from Comcast and the abysmally slow and featureless MOXI Box from Charter. As far as the operation, it is... Read full review »

4

Better than TiVo.

bybaudilus Sep 3, 2009
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros HD picture, user interface, unique features, no annoying blip noise with remote, software...
Cons Build-in storage space, external storage activation fee, No HD on second TV.
Recommended it? Yes

I've noticed that there aren't any recent reviews, and since the last review, Dish has continued to make improvements and enhancements to the software, and a lot of the complaints of other reviewers have been corrected. This review is based on the latest software available as of 09/01/2009. I will... Read full review »

8

Good when it consistently works, but it constantly freezes and reboots

bylinkedup8484 May 11, 2008
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Nice interface, Nice picture/sound quality, can connect 2 different TV's and watch 2...
Cons Terrible reliability issues, very frequent freezing, rebooting, and shows getting cut...
Recommended it? No

I have owned one of these for about a year now (actually I have owned 5 different of the same VIP622 model over the year because DISH has sent me replacements, but I'll get to that later). The product itself on paper is nice, it has an excellent interface and search features so you can always find... Read full review »

1

Great - if it's actually working!

byvintagemum Jul 24, 2007
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Capability
Cons Frustrations with sound and picture breaking up on HD channels.
Recommended it? No

We have had our HD system for about a year, this is our second 622 receiver. We had many different problems with the first one and Dish replaced it with another one. Didn't help much. During the last year we have experienced problems with the picture and the sound cutting out, not fun when you are... Read full review »

3

Makes you appreciate Tivo

byfdp3 Mar 4, 2008
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Two-room access to DVR content.
Cons Everything else.
Recommended it? Yes

This review is of the very similar but newer 722 DVR and service.

Dish Network does NOT know their own product. In the course of switching to this unit from a Direct Tv/Tivo I had seven people at the company, including three installers, tell me point blank that the unit would not allow... Read full review »

1

VIP622 - Two failed units. Jittery sound.

byjoopblog Oct 29, 2008
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Great picture<br>Fairly compact-sized unit.
Cons Sound gaps in recorded programs.<br>Timer screens are way deep in the menu...
Recommended it? No

I have received two different VIP622 units from Dish Network, and both have the same problem: Sound dropouts during playback of recorded programs.  There frequently are gaps in the sound, even when the picture is OK.  This only happens on recorded material, not on Live Broadcasts.  I am awaiting my... Read full review »

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