09-24-2008, 09:32 PM
I'm a current Dish HD subscriber. I'm on an all-HD plan w/locals and a VIP722 for $40/mo.
I LOVED my Tivo Series 2 DT, but analog cable was just too pricey for the quality. After about 6 months I realize that I like the VIP722 better than my Tivo.
Intellectual property rights be damned, Dish made a great DVR! (I'm a Tivo shareholder, so I hope Dish pays big). The best feature is that it can operate 2 or more TVs simultaneously, albeit only one can display HD. This saves me a bundle as I have 1 HD and 3 SD TVs hooked up to it.
I can simultaneously record 3 HD channels (2 satellite and 1 OTA) AND watch a pre-recorded HD program AND watch (well, the kids watch) 1 down-converted HD program on another TV in SD. I'm afraid to admit I've done this on more than one occasion.
I'm happy with the programming package and service. The HD is great especially if you have a DD 5.1 receiver. Biggest drawbacks are 1) no region sports networks offered in my package. Most of the the "big" games are on major networks and 2) you never know if Dish is going to go t1ts up (go Tivo!). I get ESPN HD, ESPN2/A, but I think my package is geared towards movie watchers as it includes HDNet movies, Universal HD, MGMHD, Bravo, and 2 HD and 2 SD cinemax channels.
I think picture quality is about the same on both; they both compress their HD signals.
If you are a sports fan and have to have NFL sunday, stick with Directv.
If you have any more questions or need a referral (I think we'd each get $25) email me.
I LOVED my Tivo Series 2 DT, but analog cable was just too pricey for the quality. After about 6 months I realize that I like the VIP722 better than my Tivo.
Intellectual property rights be damned, Dish made a great DVR! (I'm a Tivo shareholder, so I hope Dish pays big). The best feature is that it can operate 2 or more TVs simultaneously, albeit only one can display HD. This saves me a bundle as I have 1 HD and 3 SD TVs hooked up to it.
I can simultaneously record 3 HD channels (2 satellite and 1 OTA) AND watch a pre-recorded HD program AND watch (well, the kids watch) 1 down-converted HD program on another TV in SD. I'm afraid to admit I've done this on more than one occasion.
I'm happy with the programming package and service. The HD is great especially if you have a DD 5.1 receiver. Biggest drawbacks are 1) no region sports networks offered in my package. Most of the the "big" games are on major networks and 2) you never know if Dish is going to go t1ts up (go Tivo!). I get ESPN HD, ESPN2/A, but I think my package is geared towards movie watchers as it includes HDNet movies, Universal HD, MGMHD, Bravo, and 2 HD and 2 SD cinemax channels.
I think picture quality is about the same on both; they both compress their HD signals.
If you are a sports fan and have to have NFL sunday, stick with Directv.
If you have any more questions or need a referral (I think we'd each get $25) email me.