Yes, it was the same way with the 4000's and the 1000 that I started with. I was so glad to switch to 301's. Not only did they have the video window in the guide, but they also provided a slight improvement to this guide download problem. It still took several guide downloads to make it all the way out through the guide. However, at least they could go maybe a couple of hours or more out before requiring the next download. Also, the downloads were faster on the 301's, at least at first. Then, as Dish continued to add more channels, the guide downloads slowed down again to a crawl even on these new receivers. They eventually made some software improvements and some improvements to the way the guide data spools on the satellites, to help deal with this issue. However, the best solution at the time was simply to switch to the 501. It could store the entire seven-day guide on its internal hard drive. Better yet, it provided DVR functionality for no monthly fee.
TheKrell and dishdude are correct. For me, the 301's were my first Dish receivers with video in the guide. They quickly replaced my 4000's as soon as the 301 came out. Then, in spite of the 301 being a more advanced receiver model, Dish rolled out Dish Home on the 3900 and 4900 before the 301 got it. My sister had just left Dish, so I got her old deactivated 3900 so I could play around with Dish Home while I was waiting for it to be added to the 301. I spent countless hours playing Carrot Mania in the Playin' TV app. (Back then, they gave you one game for free, even without a subscription, plus demo versions of the other games.)
Not at the same time... BUD early 80's, Directv early 90's when feeds disappeared, Dish 96 on... Replay's till HD really started hitting good(still have a lifetime somewhere).
That's old equipment? Geez I must be a fossil. I was expecting to see an old 2000 or at least a 3700
