942 vs 622?

[cruzmisl]

HI All,
MY 942 works OK with some quirks now and then. I'm wondering, aside from mpeg4, if there are any other significant differences? Just trying to determine if it's worth the upgrade.

Thanks!
Joe

 

[dfergie]

The extra channels... I have a 622 a 921 and an 811, I feel restricted when watching the Mpeg2 receivers as to the programming...

 

[garys]

Larger hard drive = more recording time.

 

[gbjbany]

one thing missing on the 622, is the 942 software shoing detailed original air date.
I have both, i too miss the unihd and espn2hd on my 942.

 

[dendavis]

I upgraded to the 622 so I would get the MPEG-4 channels. It is generally a good box, but, like many others, I had my HDMI port go bad. I still think the 942 box was an outstanding machine.

 

[riffjim4069]

I upgraded to the 622 so I would get the MPEG-4 channels. It is generally a good box, but, like many others, I had my HDMI port go bad. I still think the 942 box was an outstanding machine.

...and it was a lot cooler too. I currenly have a 500Mb Sony HD DVR (ATSC/QAM) that sits a new inches away from the 622. After beign turned off all night, the surface temperature on the hottest part of the 622 is 96, but it is only 87 on the Sony DVR. I could leave the 942 powered on all night and it never heated up like the 622.

 

[fenwah]

I upgraded to the 622 so I would get the MPEG-4 channels. It is generally a good box, but, like many others, I had my HDMI port go bad. I still think the 942 box was an outstanding machine.

I plan on using the HDMI port on the 622. If that input goes bad, does Dish have an obligation to replace your leased 622?