The high-definition digital video recorder (DVR) has become an essential ingredient of today's home-entertainment setup, enjoying an important place alongside the mighty HDTV, which is, of course, the centerpiece. And no other manufacturer's HD DVRs have set the benchmark quite as high as those from Dish Network. The company's latest model, the ViP722, is pretty much the same as the versatile, cutting-edge ViP622 except for a new look and increased storage. All the features of its predecessor are here, including the ability to record simultaneously from two televisions, as well as receive or record MPEG-4 satellite broadcasts. Basically, it's even more of an already good thing.
The 11-pound ViP722 measures 16 by 13 by 3.5 inches—roughly the same dimensions as the TiVo HD—and the black finish should work well with most entertainment setups, though the silver remote controls complement the previous ViP622 model better.
The ViP722 offers plenty of connections and flexibility. Using what Dish Network refers to as "Dual Mode," the ViP722 can feed separate signals to two televisions at once. This handy feature can't be found in competing models, such as the TiVo Series3 or
Dish Network ViP722 : Angle
Dish Network ViP722 : Front Open
Dish Network ViP722 : With Remote Control
Dish Network ViP722 : Remote Controls
Dish Network ViP722 : Back Size Comparison
Dish Network ViP722 : TV Guide
Dish Network ViP722 : System Setup
Dish Network ViP722 : All HD
Dish Network ViP722 : My Recordings
Dish Network ViP722 : My Photos
