211k receiver is about to be released

[tws101]

A new receiver called the 211k is about to be released. It is smaller in size than the 211 and it is painted black with a glowing HD logo. Other than that it is the same as the 211.

 

[daboogas94e]

any links to this?

never heard of this box

 

[DishDave]

any links to this?

never heard of this box

What he said...

 

[lakebum431]

If I remember correctly the 211k was shown at CES, but I'm too lazy to search for the thread now.

 

[lakebum431]

Nevermind, it was really easy to find:
http://www.satelliteguys.us/2008-co.../120943-video-dish-network-211k-receiver.html

There is even a video of it.

 

[daboogas94e]

o ok

interesting decision on DN part to remake the 211.......stupid almost

 

[sA :: Shaggy]

dish wants all black receivers..
722 black
625 black
211k black

makes kinda since lol

except the
211
612 (should have been 712 and black but dish messed up)

 

[ajax33]

dish wants all black receivers..
612 (should have been 712 and black but dish messed up)

I think the 612 is that because it has the same hard drive as the 622.

 

[Timpanogos]

I heard that it isn't just a color change, but the guts are different with a new main chip. Hopefully, it will be a great performer.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Its a totally new smaller motherboard with a smaller footprint.

 

[hrxtreme]

o ok

interesting decision on DN part to remake the 211.......stupid almost

I guarantee... the motivator was cost. 211 wasn't as cheap as they liked, a new chip set (as scott point out) more than likely an integrated MPEG-4 set, was significantly cheaper, therefore DISH proceeded. That's my hunch... also, the 211 is kind of clunky for what it is... smaller is better for some!

 

[sA :: Shaggy]

I think the 612 is that because it has the same hard drive as the 622.

I know it was because of the same hdd size as the 622, but how hard would it have been to put in the 722 hard drive? give use the extra space its not hard at all..

also they should have gotten rid of the phone line fee with the 612... it should have been like the 921, one room no fee.. but no dish needs more money.

 

[TheKrell]

I seem to remember reading that the 211k was going to be the model that gets the EHD and recording capabilities...

 

[WiCkeDuDe]

I know it was because of the same hdd size as the 622, but how hard would it have been to put in the 722 hard drive? give use the extra space its not hard at all..

also they should have gotten rid of the phone line fee with the 612... it should have been like the 921, one room no fee.. but no dish needs more money.

Gotta have coin to fend off all the lawsuits dont ya?

 

[RandallA]

Well, this receiver has been released but the question is has anyone got one installed?

 

[hrxtreme]

Does this mean they are moving closer to EHD for the 211?