DISH Network ViP 722 Receiver/DVR Review

admin · #1 03-13-2009, 10:36 AM

DISH Network brings an interesting take on the DVR with the ViP 722 satellite receiver. This DVR is a dual-tuner, two-TV receiver that allows 55 hours of high definition record time, or 350 hours of standard definition (or a combination of both). What's helpful about this receiver is that it comes with an RF remote control that enables non-line-of-sight control of the unit from other rooms. This means that while the HD tuner is used in one room, the system can be controlled elsewhere - like in a bedroom.

Discuss "DISH Network ViP 722 Receiver/DVR Review" here. Read the article.

GlocksRock · #2 03-13-2009, 12:07 PM

55 minutes of HD, that isn't right. The article states 55 hrs. It is a pretty nice DVR, my friend has the same unit and he seems to be pleased with it, other than the fact that he must have either a phone line or lan cable connected, or he will be charged by DISH.

chas_w · #3 03-13-2009, 01:23 PM

Have it...love it.

allargon · #4 03-13-2009, 03:08 PM

Clint, the 722 doesn't merely add more storage space than the 622. The 722 is also black. The 622 is old school silver.

Seriously, the 722 also adds more VOD programming than the 622 due to the increased storage space.

It's definitely a slip saying 55 minutes. The 622 does 30 hours of full bitrate (19 Mbps) 1080i MPEG2 HD. Obviously, recompressed MPEG4 takes up a lot less space allowing for more hours. The 722 is 55 hours. The upcoming 922 is the one to make you say, "Wow!", with its built in Sling box capability. It's interesting that you review the 722 the week the 722k comes out.

Thanks for the review, Clint!

Adam · #5 03-13-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GlocksRock

55 minutes of HD, that isn't right. The article states 55 hrs.

Thanks for that. Saved me from asking. I would have been shocked if they released a unit that couldn't record a whole show!

greggp2 · #6 03-13-2009, 03:23 PM

I have Dishnetwork and this DVR. 2 of them actually; 1 in my master bedroom and 1 in the family room. They are pretty decent. I can tell you though that I hate the Dish Network menus. They are much less user friendly than Direct Tv and Comcast Digital Cable IMO....

greggp2 · #7 03-13-2009, 03:24 PM

And it's 55 hours of HD... Not minutes.. But you guys already figured that one out.

greggp2 · #8 03-13-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by admin

DISH Network brings an interesting take on the DVR with the ViP 722 satellite receiver. This DVR is a dual-tuner, two-TV receiver that allows 55 minutes of high definition record time, or 350 minutes of standard definition (or a combination of both). What's helpful about this receiver is that it comes with an RF remote control that enables non-line-of-sight control of the unit from other rooms. This means that while the HD tuner is used in one room, the system can be controlled elsewhere - like in a bedroom.

Discuss "DISH Network ViP 722 Receiver/DVR Review" here. Read the article.

Sorry, another side note. You can't get an HD signal on the 2nd set however. You can control the system from 2 rooms, but HD is only available in the room where the actual unit resides..

majorloser · #9 03-13-2009, 03:50 PM

I have a ViP622 and use a 1 TB external drive with no problems.

I'd recommend anybody who gets one of these add an external USB drive for additinal space. You can eat through 55 hours of HD in no time flat.

Adam · #10 03-13-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by majorloser

You can eat through 55 hours of HD in no time flat.

Dude, watch your shows once in a while.