Here's what I have:
Top250 with locals and 2 premium channels (2 for $22)
Receivers: a 625 (dual tuner DVR) and a 508 (single tuner DVR).
I OWN the 508... not leased.
My current bill shows:
$5 leased receiver fee
$5.98 DVR fee
2 Premiums $22
America's Top 250 with locals $57.99
(locals here are NOT in HD)
I have HD TVs in both the living room where the 625 resides and in my bedroom where the 508 resides. I use DVR in both locations so I was HOPING they'd come out with a single tuner HD DVR, but I'm not holding my breath.
There are various programs and promotions and this has all served to confuse me just a bit.
Can someone lay out for me what will be the best way for me to upgrade to HD service and get DVR capability in both rooms? I only really NEED single tuner DVR capability in the bedroom. But I need the dual tuner DVR in the living room and we use it in single mode always. I haven't upgraded anything, service or equipment, in well over a year. I'd like to keep at least what I alraedy have in terms of programming and I understand there's a $20 HD add-on charge to whatever package regular programming package I have. Been a Dish customer for a REALLY long time.... I mean back when you installed everything yourself. They sent it all to you in a box. At least 10 years I would think.
I've also considered the fact that I may be better off just upgrading the living room receiver and leaving the bedroom one alone. Too many scenarios and not enough brain cells.
I'd really appreciate some advice to help me get this straight in my mind what I should be looking for.
Thanks.
Top250 with locals and 2 premium channels (2 for $22)
Receivers: a 625 (dual tuner DVR) and a 508 (single tuner DVR).
I OWN the 508... not leased.
My current bill shows:
$5 leased receiver fee
$5.98 DVR fee
2 Premiums $22
America's Top 250 with locals $57.99
(locals here are NOT in HD)
I have HD TVs in both the living room where the 625 resides and in my bedroom where the 508 resides. I use DVR in both locations so I was HOPING they'd come out with a single tuner HD DVR, but I'm not holding my breath.
There are various programs and promotions and this has all served to confuse me just a bit.
Can someone lay out for me what will be the best way for me to upgrade to HD service and get DVR capability in both rooms? I only really NEED single tuner DVR capability in the bedroom. But I need the dual tuner DVR in the living room and we use it in single mode always. I haven't upgraded anything, service or equipment, in well over a year. I'd like to keep at least what I alraedy have in terms of programming and I understand there's a $20 HD add-on charge to whatever package regular programming package I have. Been a Dish customer for a REALLY long time.... I mean back when you installed everything yourself. They sent it all to you in a box. At least 10 years I would think.
I've also considered the fact that I may be better off just upgrading the living room receiver and leaving the bedroom one alone. Too many scenarios and not enough brain cells.
I'd really appreciate some advice to help me get this straight in my mind what I should be looking for.
Thanks.
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