Vip 222 and 722 available when?

[bobbehr]

Any inside or beta info on these models? thanks.

 

[Kru83]

on DNS Tech portal. it still says coming sooon....

 

[Hall]

There's software in the stream for the 722, at least, so there's units out there somewhere.

 

[waltinvt]

As soon as Dish gets customers enough angry with the current models. Many 622 owners are just about ready.

 

[Hall]

I may be mixing up models, but I think the 722 is exactly the same hardware and software as the 622, just having a larger hard-drive. It's versioned the same as the 622's software but tagged for the 722... Have to check P Smith's reports.

 

[Neutron]

The 722 is the exact same model as the 622, with a larger hard drive, but the extra space is utilized for DISH VOD. Not worth it IMHO.

 

[Smith P.]

Originally has been named as ViP622-1.

 

[David_Levin]

I may be mixing up models, but I think the 722 is exactly the same hardware and software as the 622, just having a larger hard-drive. It's versioned the same as the 622's software but tagged for the 722... Have to check P Smith's reports.

Hopefully it's more then that. They said on the tech chat the 722 would have a redesigned thru-hole hdmi connector. So, we'd be getting a different motherboard.

 

[tbenning]

The 722 is the exact same model as the 622, with a larger hard drive, but the extra space is utilized for DISH VOD. Not worth it IMHO.

According to Scott's post here it is a little bit more. It's a 622 that with a bigger HDD, That has an updated decoder capable of Microsoft VC1 support for HD-VOD, and it is Black instead of Silver. I'm not sure if anything has changed since this was posted...

 

[Smith P.]

Re-read again - the VC-1 decoding is a part of existing BCM7411 and could be activated by software when such stream will appear.

 

[bobbehr]

Vip 222 available now. Vip 722 to follow soon ?

 

[bobbehr]

As reported on the tech chat, the vip722 will be available in August. The cost is reportedly $549.
Will it be offered for lease to current subscribers? And for the same upfront costs and requirements?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

It will be cheaper than that at DishStore.NET when it come out.

Are any of you guys looking to buy MPEG4 receivers? If YES then possibly I could get Claude to drop the pricing on all MPEG4 products at DishStore for SatelliteGuys members.

Anyone interested?

 

[HIFI]

I'm all 4 that,go get em scott

 

[John Kotches]

Scott,

I'll probably "Dish up" a 2nd 622 if they'll let me I bought my first one from Claude.

Cheers,

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Thats the big question, if they let you.

 

[tsduke]

It will be cheaper than that at DishStore.NET when it come out.

Are any of you guys looking to buy MPEG4 receivers? If YES then possibly I could get Claude to drop the pricing on all MPEG4 products at DishStore for SatelliteGuys members.

Anyone interested?

I might be interested. I don't know if I can DIU. I've only been back with E* since February.

 

[Deoxy Ribo]

I am considering exchanging my leased 942 for a 622, but maybe I should wait? Do you think if I wait until August I can get the same deal with a 722?

 

[AdamGott]

I am considering exchanging my leased 942 for a 622, but maybe I should wait? Do you think if I wait until August I can get the same deal with a 722?

That is a good question! (I like your nickname BTW)

I have a 622 and a 942. I am going to go for the 622 now for $49 (if I can eventually get the $100 dish-n-it up refund from them). From what I hear the 722 only has more space that won't be usable so why take a chance when you can get the 622 for free (or $49) now.

As I understand it, the current promotions end on August 15 and the 722 comes out on that day (or later based on Dish's past record).

 

[cincy]

That is a good question! (I like your nickname BTW)

I have a 622 and a 942. I am going to go for the 622 now for $49 (if I can eventually get the $100 dish-n-it up refund from them). From what I hear the 722 only has more space that won't be usable so why take a chance when you can get the 622 for free (or $49) now.

As I understand it, the current promotions end on August 15 and the 722 comes out on that day (or later based on Dish's past record).

How can I get the 622 for free or $49? My Dish n it up says $99 after bonus credit.

Thanks in advance!