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DISH Network ViP 722
6.7 out of 10

DISH Network ViP 722

The top-of-the-line high-definition ViP722™ DVR can store up to Read more

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Overall 5
5.0

"easy user interface, dual tuner recording."

chrischilson, CNET
20 July 2012
  • Pros: free set up and install, reluctantly I agreed to the $6/mo service warranty.
  • Cons: Without the service warranty, dish will send you a replacement at standard shipping only, expect a substantial downtime.
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Overall 1
1.0

"Somewhat Okay, When It Works (which is rarely)..."

ahhfoo, CNET
19 May 2012
  • Pros: Can use external drive to supplement storage size.
  • Cons: On 3rd 722 in 3 months. Cannot do 3D Cannot do 1080P Built like a toy Slow Non-HD interface Menus are horribly confusing Programming is a true pain in the neck Runs ho...
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Overall 7
7.0

"622/722 can not record and watch another DISH channel."

louismcdowall, CNET
7 May 2012
  • Pros: Other than the DVR recording gotcha, the 722 is a great device. Great for USB photos, VGA PC screen. Great for supporting HD and SD TV channels and TVs.
  • Cons: Cannot record one channel while watching another live DISH channel.
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Overall 6
6.0

User Review

aggiebradley, gdgt
5 September 2011
  • Excerpt: Nothing ever matches my original TiVo. But this is lightyears ahead of the horrific DirecTv DVR I had before this.
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Overall 8
8.0

User Review

wocket, gdgt
26 July 2011
  • Excerpt: Next to Tivo this is second best. I love the interface, and best of all, it came free with my Dish subscription.
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Overall 9
9.0

"Best DVR out there from any of the main providers"

zootjeff, CNET
10 April 2011
  • Pros: Able to drive all the TVs in your house by "backdriving" the existing wires in the house and using RF remotes Able to reccord from 2 HD tuners and 2 OTA tuners all at ...
  • Cons: Even if your watching the same channel, if you decide to hit reccord half way in it doesn't pick up the stuff prior to hitting the button. Guide is not as good as comc...
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Overall 10
10

"DISH Remote Access"

pinkyy8081, CNET
30 December 2010
  • Pros: You can also watch live TV on your iPhone or Droid phone**There is a remote that you can also use to control your rcvr**You can manage your DVR's, resolve scheduling c...
  • Cons: None that I can see
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Overall 8
8.0

"Great product but I've had two fail"

no_spam77, CNET
21 October 2010
  • Pros: Once set up and learned, great features.
  • Cons: Hardware failure rate
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Overall 6
6.0

"This receiver is an excellent choice for movie lovers."

vlcosner, CNET
17 October 2010
  • Pros: A full featured receiver that delivers all that's promised. Easy to use and I like that you can connect an external hard drive to extend your recording capacity indefi...
  • Cons: Dish Network sent me four of them before I got one that didn't have a hard drive or internet connection failure within two months.
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Overall 2
2.0

"BEWARE OF DISHNETWORK TACTIC"

Ramster55, CNET
18 September 2010
  • Pros: Impressive Review
  • Cons: Dish will give you their older box vip 622. The old bait & swicth tactic.
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