Dish Network ViP622

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June 14, 2006, 7:49 PM ET
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— -- 31778299 ViP622 DVR Dish Network ViP622 6463 Video Players and Recorders Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)

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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 customizable interface; search function includes history; superb remote; impressive image quality; USB port enables connections to portable media players and future devices. Expensive; frequent bugs and occasional crashes; 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. Despite its operational issues, the Dish Network ViP622 is the most fully featured, versatile, and future-ready high-def DVR you can buy today. http://abcnews.com.com/Dish_Network_ViP622/4505-6474_7-31778299.html?subj=Dish+Network+ViP622&tag=feed∂=abcnews

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