DISH Network ViP622 DVR Reviews (Digital Video Recorders (DVR))

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253 reviews

May, 2012

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GREAT HD DVR!

By ownleewon (cnet.com) Read the full review

Great features, easy to use. So easy even a cave man can use it.

Everything

Just a little slow when changing the channels

Feb, 2011 2011-02-14   5

Dish Network ViP622 Review (200-hour DVR) - Video Players and Recorders

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This is a great DVR. Ignore the naysayers about heat issues, etc. I'm a EE and this thing is SOLID!

Incredible picture quality

Can't copy recordings to an external device

Oct, 2010 2010-10-18   5

Great DVR! Rock Solid!

By patriotpa (cnet.com) Read the full review

This is a great DVR. Ignore the naysayers about heat issues, etc. I'm a EE and this thing is SOLID!

Incredible picture quality ; Easy to set up and use ; Flawless recording ; Easy broadband setup

Can't copy recordings to an external device

Oct, 2010 2010-10-18   5

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Manufacturer's Description

ViP622 DVR is the first MPEG-4/MPEG-2 dual satellite-tuner, single off-air digital tuner, multi-TV high definition DVR receiver, and includes multi-media features using USB 2.0 such as: transfer of DVR events to the PocketDISH portable media player, load photos to view as a slideshow on a high definition television, encrypt and store or archive recorded programming onto any external hard drive.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 253 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the image quality.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the DISH Network ViP622 DVR is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 38/100 = Inferior quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-15 alaScore 38 1.9

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Dish Network ViP622 HD DVR

By David Katzmaier (zdnet.com)

As the most advanced piece of electronics in anyone's home-theater system, a high-definition digital video recorder (DVR) has the potential to be the most satisfying--or frustrating--entertainment device you'll ever use. The Dish Network ViP622,...

Receives and records new MPEG-4 AVC programming, including 11 HD channels not available on older receivers ; dual-output mode for secondary TV ; can record up to three HD shows simultaneously ; 30-second commercial skip ; excellently designed, highly...

Expensive ; generally lighter selection of local HD and sports channels than cable ; annoying interstitial PPV page ; no "jumpback" on fast-forward scans ; defaults to "all episodes" for EPG-initiated recordings

The Dish Network ViP622 is the most fully featured, versatile, and future-ready high-def DVR you can buy today.

Apr, 2006 2006-04-10   4.4

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By David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Receives and records new MPEG-4 AVC programming, including local and other HD channels not available on older receivers ; dual-output mode for secondary TV ; can record up to three HD shows simultaneously while playing back a fourth ; 30-second...

Generally lighter selection of local HD and sports channels than cable ; annoying interstitial PPV page ; defaults to "all episodes" for EPG-initiated recordings ; uglier EPG and menu system than TiVo HD and DirecTV ; no built-in networking functionality

The Dish Network ViP622 and 722 are among the most fully featured and versatile high-def DVRs you can buy today.

Apr, 2006 2006-04-10   4

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 251 user reviews of the DISH Network ViP622 DVR from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2006 to Feb, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 61 out of 100.

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GREAT HD DVR!

Great features, easy to use. So easy even a cave man can use it. Everything Just a little slow when changing the channels

Dish Network ViP622 Review (200-hour DVR) - Video Players and Recorders

This is a great DVR. Ignore the naysayers about heat issues, etc. I'm a EE and this thing is SOLID! Incredible picture quality Can't copy recordings

Great DVR! Rock Solid!

This is a great DVR. Ignore the naysayers about heat issues, etc. I'm a EE and this thing is SOLID! Incredible picture quality ; Easy to set up and u

this product will overheat and quit within 6 months

you lose tv for at least a week ,it will overheat constantly usually when you are in the middle of a great foot ball game,etc.the product will not las

  143 Users positive 108 Users negative

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DISH Network ViP622 DVR: product specifications

Brand

EchoStar Communications

Cassette System
Type
 None
CD Recorder
Device Type
 None
CD System
Device Type
 None
Combined Device
Type
Digital TV tuner / satellite TV receiver / DVR
Digital Player (Recorder)
Device Type
 None
Digital Storage Media
Capacity
320GB
Type
Hard disk drive
Digital TV Tuner
Digital TV Tuner Type
ATSC DTV
Tuner Qty
1
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
13in
Height
3.5in
Weight
11lbs
Width
16in
DVD
Type
 None
Header
Manufacturer
EchoStar Communications
Model
ViP622 DVR
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
DISH Network
MD System
Type
 None
Radio
Device Type
 None
Satellite TV tuner
Tuner Qty
2
Television
HDTV Ready
 Yes
Television Type
 None
VCR
Device Type
 None
VCR 2nd
Device Type
 None

Manufacturer's Description


ViP622 DVR is the first MPEG-4/MPEG-2 dual satellite-tuner, single off-air digital tuner, multi-TV high definition DVR receiver, and includes multi-media features using USB 2.0 such as: transfer of DVR events to the PocketDISH portable media player, load photos to view as a slideshow on a high definition television, encrypt and store or archive recorded programming onto any external hard drive.

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