Reviews of the Dish Network ViP722 HD DVR
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CNET Review
The Good: High capacity; 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 commercial skip; exceedingly quick response time; well-designed, highly customizable interface; search function includes history; superb remote; impressive image quality; USB port enables connections to portable media players and external hard drives to expand storage capacity.
The Bad: Generally lighter selection of local HD and sports channels than cable; annoying interstitial pay-per-view 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 Bottom Line: The Dish Network ViP622 and 722 are among the most fully featured and versatile high-def DVRs you can buy today.
Manufacturer: Dish Network
Part number: VIP722
General
- Product Type DVR
- Width 16 in
- Depth 13 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 11 lbs
- Color Black
DVR
- Max Recording Capacity 350
- Pause Live TV Yes
- Simultaneous Record And Playback Yes
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Compatible Audio Encoding System(s) Dolby Digital
Personal TV Service Features
- On-Screen Program Guide Yes
TV System
- Tuner Qty 1
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Remote Control
- Type Remote control
- Technology Infrared/radio
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ), 1 x RF input ( F connector ), 2 x Satellite antenna ( F connector ), 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ), 2 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Phone line ( RJ-11 ), 1 x SPDIF output, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 )
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