DISH Network ViP622 DVR™ (320 GB) DTV Receiver / 180-Hours Video Recorder

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Average User Rating

(3.40 out of 5) from 9 reviews

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Better than TiVo.

(5.00 out of 5) by baudilus on Sep 3, 2009

Pros: HD picture, user interface, unique features, no annoying blip noise with remote, software updated OFTEN.
Cons: Build-in storage space, external storage activation fee, No HD on second TV.
The Bottom Line: The low cost of entry and low monthly cost were enough for me to switch. The features are what keep me coming back. Even TiVo zealots can't argue that.

I've noticed that there aren't any recent reviews, and since the last review, Dish has continued to ...
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VIP622 - Two failed units. Jittery sound.

(1.00 out of 5) by joopblog on Oct 30, 2008

Pros: Great picture Fairly compact-sized unit.
Cons: Sound gaps in recorded programs. Timer screens are way deep in the menu structure.

I have received two different VIP622 units from Dish Network, and both have the same problem: Sound ...
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Good when it consistently works, but it constantly freezes and reboots

(2.00 out of 5) by linkedup8484 on May 11, 2008

Pros: Nice interface, Nice picture/sound quality, can connect 2 different TV's and watch 2 different shows.
Cons: Terrible reliability issues, very frequent freezing, rebooting, and shows getting cut into or off completely.
The Bottom Line: I would not recommend this product unless you rarely watch TV and have hardly any programs you want to record, otherwise you will be extremely frustrated/disappointed with this product.

I have owned one of these for about a year now (actually I have owned 5 different of the same VIP622 ...
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Makes you appreciate Tivo

(3.00 out of 5) by fdp3 on Mar 4, 2008

Pros: Two-room access to DVR content.
Cons: Everything else.
The Bottom Line: User interface, programming guide and remote are all inferior if you've used Tivo, but two-room DVR access is compelling for people tired of waking up in the living room.

This review is of the very similar but newer 722 DVR and service. Dish Network does NOT know their o ...
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Great - if it's actually working!

(2.00 out of 5) by vintagemum on Jul 24, 2007

Pros: Capability
Cons: Frustrations with sound and picture breaking up on HD channels.

We have had our HD system for about a year, this is our second 622 receiver. We had many different p ...
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