Forced 721 upgrade - go to 522/625 or 612?

[jrbdmb]

Upgrade 721 to 522/625 or 612?


As Dish Network has informed me that I must upgrade from ny 721, I am considering upgrading to an HD DVR (such as the 612) since I will probably (finally) make the plunge into HD sometime next year.

In my just ended call with Dish, I was told that I could get a replacement standard def DVR (no model mentioned, expect a 522 or 625) for free with no commitment. Alternately, I could upgrade to the HD DVR 612 for $100 and a new 24 month commitment. I was also told that I would be charged the $7/mo. HD access fee if I did not get an HD programming package when I ordered the 612.

Does the HD access fee for the 612 sound correct, or can I make an argument to them to drop the HD access fee? Also, is this $100 fee for the 612 a great deal I should jump on, or should I just take the free 522/625 now and pay for an HD DVR when I am ready for HD programming?

Thanks for the help.

 

[RandallA]

"I was also told that I would be charged the $7/mo. HD access fee if I did not get an HD programming package when I ordered the 612.

Does the HD access fee for the 612 sound correct, or can I make an argument to them to drop the HD access fee?"

All ViP receivers have the $7.00 HD access fee if you don't subscribe to an HD package. For $3.00, you can subscribe to HD Essentials.

 

[Grandude]

I would just take the free one now. Who knows, but you might want something better/newer than the 612 when the time comes to upgrade.

 

[neljtorres]

I change my 721 for a 525, I wanted the HD but since I am here in Puerto Rico they did not want to offer me the HD reciever

 

[navychop]

You could likely get that ViP612 for $50 plus 2 years, if you have a good history and subscribe to an HD package.

 

[kstuart]

Unless you have only one TV, I would get a 622 instead of a 612. 612 gets software updates later, it is sort of an orphan child.

I opted for a 522 and it is very nice, I consider it to be better than the 721.

I also agree that you should wait. The upgrade options they are offering for the 721 replacement program are identical to what you would get if you did not have a 721, so you should be able to get a similar deal later.

The only reason to get the 622 or 612 HD receiver now, is if you want to avoid the trouble involved with two receiver replacements.