622 vs 722

[eclipsetrb]

I recently had to retire my 508 after a dish mover because our new house can only pick up eastern arc and it seems that means those satellites require newer mpeg4 receivers. So I already own a 622 and am planning on purchasing a new unit, while I would love to wait for a 922 that wont fly with the wife. so was wondering if there are any advantages, not just specs because I know how to read those, but from daily and long term use of one unit over the other. Thanks all for any help and guidance.

[Kent Taylor]

Not sure what you're looking for here. Since you're familiar with the specifications, are you wanting performance data? One thing to mention is the 622 isn't exactly 100% compatible with EHD's. Lots of folks reported that issue. That's why I was forced to upgrade to a 722 with very much success. That's the main, if only, reason I would steer away from the 622.

[BattleZone]

The other reason is that the youngest 622 already has 2 years of use, with the older ones having 3+ years. A 722 is going to have 1-2 years of use, and has a strengthened HDMI connector, due to 622s having fragile HDMI connectors.

Only 722k's are available new.

[ChuckA]

I know you can read specs, but just to mention in case OTA is important to you, the 722K with the OTA module gives you an additional tuner. With the 622 & 722 you can only record 3 programs at once. With the 722K OTA module you can record 4 programs at once.

[P Smith]

Not sure what you're looking for here. Since you're familiar with the specifications, are you wanting performance data? One thing to mention is the 622 isn't exactly 100% compatible with EHD's. Lots of folks reported that issue. That's why I was forced to upgrade to a 722 with very much success. That's the main, if only, reason I would steer away from the 622.
It's dependable of revision of the device. Latest (after Rev E) working fine and HDMI connector holding well by additional screw .

[samsmith]

I know you can read specs, but just to mention in case OTA is important to you, the 722K with the OTA module gives you an additional tuner. With the 622 & 722 you can only record 3 programs at once. With the 722K OTA module you can record 4 programs at once.

622 can record up to 200 hours of standard-definition OR up to 30 hours of high-definition programming.

722 Receiver can record up to 350 hours of standard-definition OR up to 55 hours of high-definition programming.

[samsmith]

I know you can read specs, but just to mention in case OTA is important to you, the 722K with the OTA module gives you an additional tuner. With the 622 & 722 you can only record 3 programs at once. With the 722K OTA module you can record 4 programs at once.

Yes you can record 4 shows with 722k if you have a OTA module connected, 2 dish tuners and 2 OTA tuners.