Well, I've never owned a TiVo, but it works pretty well. Name-based recording (both limited to a specific channel or not), a reasonable way to resolve conflicts (and a reasonable way to 'force' a specific resolution), ways to say things like "prefer HD" or "Record new episodes only", etc. I'm told by those who've used both that TiVo is better ... but you can get these that work direct from satellite without re-encoding via an analog interface (um, the 622 has been replaced by the 722 - just a bigger hard drive). Works pretty well, IMHO. Adam Goldberg adam_g@xxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dale Kelly Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:19 PM To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [opendtv] Re: Content picture fuzzy for latest HDTV's How is the user Dish interface, compared to TIVO? The DirecTV box PVR UI is not so good, in comparison, One feature all of these boxes and sets with internet capabilities could use, IMO, is wireless connectivity. Many users do not have needed connectivity in or near their entertainment center. Is a free standing wireless concentrator possibly available on the market - I haven't seen one in my casual perusal of advertisements but haven't really looked either, not having previously considered the need.... > -----Original Message----- > From: opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Adam Goldberg > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 4:50 PM > To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [opendtv] Re: Content picture fuzzy for latest HDTVs > > > My Dish Network 622 has an Ethernet connector and a USB connector, both > fully functional. I don't have to plug my telephone line into the box > anymore (it calls back via internet), and it also can get some content via > the net as well (what & how, I dunno, because I don't PPV). Additionally, > it uses an external USB hard drive (or many, though one at a time) for > auxillary (long term) storage. > > Both the Ethernet and USB connectors are easy and inexpensive for a > manufacturer. But I sure don't want/need a web browser in my > satellite box > (even if it is connected to the internet). BTW, my Vudu box and also my > television have Ethernet connections as well. One more device (the > yet-to-be-purchased BluRay player) and I'll have to upgrade the hub I use! > (go from 4 ports to 6 or 8) > > Adam Goldberg > adam_g@xxxxxxxxx > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.