921 Guide same as 721?

[mjschuyler]

I was not interested in a 921 as I don't have a HD TV but now with it's lower price I am thinking of replacing a 721 with a 921. I have a few questions.

1) Is the guide the same or different than the 721 guide?
2) If the guide is different, is it better, in what way?
3) Can it be used as a Non HD PVR until I can afford a HD TV?
4) Does it have to be activated as a HD receiver. Do I have to pay for HD even though I don't have HD TV?

If I had a 921 I am sure I could talk my wife into a HD TV in a couple of months.

Thanks for the help.

Murray

 

[SimpleSimon]

Same
N/A
Yes
No

 

[mjschuyler]

Simple simon, thanks for the quick reply. I will order one asap.

Murray

 

[Mark_AR]

You can also save yourself a few bux when you do decide to go HD and pay for a year in advance.

9.99 per month -vs- 109.89 per year.

If you are certain you will have dish and want High-Def for a year, you pay for 11 months and get 12. 10 bux is 10 bux.

 

[Stargazer]

Thats $8.33 a month instead of $10.00 a month average (not counting the money on sales tax you would save) plus you get a price lock.