It was time to switch to MPEG 4 and I figured I might as well go all the way and get the DVR-622. Called DISH and after the enldess stream of press 1 if, or press 2 if, and none of the choices really being exactly what I wanted, I ended up pressing the # that lead to "Tech" help to order a new receiver.
Surprisingly it went well. A very well informed service rep who said she was in PA and (we will see when the bill comes) seemed to really know the deal.
I was told I would be getting a 622 for the upfront cost of $149.99, with a $50.00 rebate, and $100.00 in credits to be used one per month. So the upfront cost is recouped.
By the time the various fees were waived because of ordering the America's Everthing Package, and the HD package, and connecting to a phone line, I end up with only $6.00 as a monthly rental fee. I do pay $10.00 more per month as the HD package is now $20.00 rether thatn the $10.00 I was paying, but I can the MPEG 4 channels like ESPN-2. Also get a DVR and the ability to watch 2 different channels (great wife acceptance factor).
If this is all true it was a pretty good deal. Really for $10.00 extra a month total, I gain stations, the DVF, the ability to watch two channels, and some service person comes out and does it, although I don't know why they do that, as the 811 I am trading in they just sent to my address for home owner hookup.
This Rep was well informed polite, and even had a sense of humor. No horror story here, just the way things should go.
Surprisingly it went well. A very well informed service rep who said she was in PA and (we will see when the bill comes) seemed to really know the deal.
I was told I would be getting a 622 for the upfront cost of $149.99, with a $50.00 rebate, and $100.00 in credits to be used one per month. So the upfront cost is recouped.
By the time the various fees were waived because of ordering the America's Everthing Package, and the HD package, and connecting to a phone line, I end up with only $6.00 as a monthly rental fee. I do pay $10.00 more per month as the HD package is now $20.00 rether thatn the $10.00 I was paying, but I can the MPEG 4 channels like ESPN-2. Also get a DVR and the ability to watch 2 different channels (great wife acceptance factor).
If this is all true it was a pretty good deal. Really for $10.00 extra a month total, I gain stations, the DVF, the ability to watch two channels, and some service person comes out and does it, although I don't know why they do that, as the 811 I am trading in they just sent to my address for home owner hookup.
This Rep was well informed polite, and even had a sense of humor. No horror story here, just the way things should go.
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