Receiver Upgrade

[AIsmail]

So I'm coming up on my 1 year with Dish & I've been thinking about switching from the VIP 722 to the VIP 612. I initially had a 612 but swapped it within the first week cause of the delay I had when switching channels and doing some research online. The 722 I got was a refurb and I'm on my second unit. Honestly I'm not happy with the refurb especially since the swap cost me $100 and I was told I'd be getting a new unit when the first one began acting funny. So if I don't get the 612 route, could I get a new 722? Refurb #2 is developing problems. I'd prefer the 612 so that I can save a few bucks. Anyone have a clue? Thanks in advance.

 

[Teehar]

Some 612's are very solid,but in general 722 gets less complaints than the 612 or 622.If you could get a 722K think that would be your best bet.However if you have multiple receivers on your account then the 612 would save ya some cash.

 

[MattG@DISH]

We don't have access to inventory, so when we create an RA there's not going to be any way we can tell if it's a refurb or brand new. I can take a look at what we can do to get you a 612 instead of the 722 if you send me a PM.

I use a 612 at home, and love it, never have any problems. The biggest problem I have with the 612 is the small amount of recording space, but that's fixable with and EHD.

 

[mfs54729]

How many receivers do you have on your account? The first receiver is free so if you
only have one receiver, going from a 722 to a 612 won't save you any money.
Mark

 

[KAB]

A 612 would NOT be an "upgrade". TOO MANY problems reported over the years. Stay with the 722. Sorry, Matt, but I've spent too much time here for too long.

Edit: No way a replacement would have cost you $100.00. The original 722 upgrade would have. Make sure your receiver is out in the open and well ventilated. Could be overheating. About 4 times out of 5 that is the problem.

 

[AIsmail]

I have 3 receivers. One 922, one 722 and a 211. My understanding is that I'll save $4 a month by going with the 612 over the 722.

 

[Mr Tony]

I think its $7 difference
The 722 is $17 a month
The 612 I **think** is $10 a month

 

[TheKrell]

I think you will save $7/mo. The monthly extra receiver fee for a 612 is $10, while the 722 is $17.

Edited to add: Yup: Iceberg is right. I have 2 612's and they are $10/mo each.