Thinking about upgrading to a new receiver, but which one?

[nolee29]

I have been with Dish for a while under no contract. I currently have a 625 and a 522 for 3 tv's. I have looked on the website but there's not enough information. Can someone help me out? Any suggestions?

 

[TheKrell]

How about a Hopper and 2 Joeys?

 

[darrengs]

I would suggest 2 Hoppers and 1 Joey

 

[mdram]

what are your recording needs? any OTA stations you want?

 

[garys]

How many HD tv's and sd tv's? And are you replacing any with HD in the near future?

 

[xterra]

Upgrading won't be for free!

 

[nolee29]

what are your recording needs? any OTA stations you want?

I do record alot and I want something that I will be able to watch another station while recording. Right now, when I am recording, I have to watch that or watch another station on another TV. What exactly is OTA stations? Does that mean local?

 

[nolee29]

I would suggest 2 Hoppers and 1 Joey

I have called Dish and if I wanted the Hopper, I would have to pay $100.00. Is that a good deal?

 

[Bobby]

Yes!

 

[Voyager6]

I do record alot and I want something that I will be able to watch another station while recording. Right now, when I am recording, I have to watch that or watch another station on another TV. What exactly is OTA stations? Does that mean local?

OTA means Over The Air or locals by your own antenna

 

[nolee29]

How many HD tv's and sd tv's? And are you replacing any with HD in the near future?

Right now I have a one Plasma, one LCD and two standard tvs. I probably will be replacing HD, but in the near future.

 

[nolee29]

Yes!

So you think i should go with a Hopper and two Joeys for 4 tv's? One plasma, one lcd and two standard tv's.

 

[nolee29]

OTA means Over The Air or locals by your own antenna

Ok, but I have no antenna, just the antenna from the receiver and the satelite. I do want my local channels.

 

[MaryB@SlingTV]

You would still be able to get your locals through DISH but the OTA, if you can get them easily in your area, can increase your number of tuners and viewing capabilities. If you need any additional information, please feel free to PM me your account information and I will be happy to help! Thank you!

 

[garys]

Right now I have a one Plasma, one LCD and two standard tvs. I probably will be replacing HD, but in the near future.

I would go with 2 Hoppers/2 Joeys. This would give you an active tuner for live tv on all four, with two for recording when you are not using PTAT.

 

[darrengs]

I have called Dish and if I wanted the Hopper, I would have to pay $100.00. Is that a good deal?

For 4 TV's I would suggest 2 Hoppers/2 Joeys, I am not sure what you will end up paying. I was a new sub and went with 2 Hoppers/3 Joeys, and I am happy with that setup. As for $100, that isn't too bad but I do not know what a 2 Hoppers setup will cost you.

Definitely PM MaryB.