August 19th, 2011
DISH Network’s ViP 922 receiver is the smartest choice for smartphone users. With apps for Apple’s iOS, Blackberry, Android and Windows, you can watch TV and manage your DVR no matter where you are. Combine that with being able to easily stream music, pictures and video from your computer the 922 is sure to complete your home theater system.
With 1 terabyte of storage, plus the option of adding more by connecting an external hard drive, you can store up to 1,000 hours of programming! No more deleting movies or shows before you have the chance to watch them. The ViP 922 also has two HD tuners, you can watch and record at the same time, or record two different programs! No more deciding between two shows that air at the same time or deciding which movie to record, with the 922 you can have both and in stunning HD!
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August 12th, 2011
Just bought a new tablet PC and want to check out all of the cool new features? See how DISH Network can help maximize the entertainment value of your new tablet!
The same TV you watch at home is now available on the go. All your channels, everything on your DVR – now at your fingertips. Enjoy your local news, live sports, and favorite TV shows on your computer or mobile device.
For a limited time get a free Sling adapter to go with your tablet, and watch TV everywhere!
When you sign up for a new account from DISH Network you can get all 4 premium networks free for three months. That means three months free to watch HBO and Cinemax at home and access to the HBO Go and MAX Go free apps available for iOS and Android tablets. Take your favorite shows and movies streaming with you anywhere.
With DISH remote access you can fully control your DVR receiver from anywhere. Forget to set a timer for a show you really must see? No problem, even if your in the office or on the go, you can use your tablet to quickly and easily control your DVR receiver.
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August 8th, 2011
Switch from DIRECTV and choose from 6 packages with everyday prices that cost less than DIRECTV’s basic package. For the most-watched channels in America, you’ll pay less and get more with DISH Network.
DIRECTV claims to have the most advanced technology, but only DISH Network gives you TV Everywhere, and the ability to watch live TV and DVR recordings anywhere, anytime on your laptop, smartphone or tablet.
DIRECTV’s Whole-Home DVR is supposed to allow you to access your DVR from any TV in your home. In truth only ONE television can be used as a DVR, you cannot pause or rewind live TV on your other TVs. Some may be okay with only having one TV able to act as a DVR, as long as you can access the DVR recordings from all of your other TVs. Well only one receiver can access DIRECTV’s Whole-Home DVR at a time, meaning you can only watch recordings from one TV at a time. DIRECTV’s Whole-Home DVR requires a separate HD receiver for each television, that’s an additional $99 charge for each extra receiver.
DIRECTV says they offer free HD for life, but that only applies to their higher-level packages, which can cost up to $114.99/mo.
DIRECTV offers only half the programming choices that DISH Network delivers – that’s not much of a choice.
Why pay more for less?
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July 25th, 2011
DISH Network customers with a Logitech Revueâ„¢ have the most advanced Google TV experience available. The integration includes robust search capabilities spanning Web and DVR content as well as DISH Network Video On Demand programming, something no other provider can offer!
With Google TV you can:
Enjoy Youtubeâ„¢ and other web videos – all on your TV.
Search for a movie and find it, whether it’s on TV, the Web, your DVR or On Demand.
Watch a cooking show and look up recipes on your big screen.
Come back next Monday to find out what else is new with DISH Network!
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July 15th, 2011
LCD TVs are known for having poor black levels but recent developments have helped to fix some of the issues. LCD TVs are back-lit by cold-cathode fluorescent lights (CCFLs), so there will always be some light leaking through and you won’t get that deep black you see on a Plasma TV.
LCD also falls short of plasma when it comes to viewing angles as well, there is some color changes and wash out when watching an LCD from an angle. LCD TVs are best placed in rooms where there is plenty of seating directly in front of it. LCD image and color quality may also suffer when in a darkened room.
LCDs are available in a variety of sizes from 19″ to 65″, and in the popular 40 to 55″ size range, LCD and plasma are priced similarly.
LED TVs are not necessarily new technology. They’re just an LCD TV that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for back lighting instead of the standard cold-cathode fluorescent lights (CCFLs). There are two kinds of LED TVs: full array and edge-lit.
Full array means LEDs are placed across the back panel, just like in LCD TVs with a CCFL backlight.
Edge-lit came about as a way to make TVs even thinner. The lights are placed on all four sides and is projected to the center. Edge-lit LED TVs are the most common.
LED TVs are available in 32″ or larger, are often thinner and use a little bit less energy. Some models may offer slightly better picture quality, but are expensive.
Plasma is the original flat-screen TV technology, and though newer LCD technology has begun to edge it out you still tend to get a better picture quality from plasma. Plasma has wider viewing angles, allowing for more people to watch from a wider space.
Plasmas main issues are that they’re larger, heavier and less energy efficient than their LCD counterparts. They also have issues with reflecting light off their glass screens, which can make viewing in a bright room difficult. Plasma screen do have superior color richness, but are best viewed in darker rooms.
Plasma TVs are available in 42″ or larger and often beat out the LCD competition in price, especially 50″ and above. 50″ is considered by most to be the perfect size for a plasma TV.
| LCD | LED | Plasma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 19 to 65″ | 32″+ thinner |
42″+ bulkier |
| Viewing Area | Best directly in front of TV | Wider angles and better color uniformity when not in front | |
| Colors | Bright and vibrant, poor black levels | Rich with excellent deep blacks | |
| Best Viewed In | Lighter rooms where flaws are less visible | Dark rooms where there is not a lot of potential glare | |
| Energy Efficiency | Much better than plasma | Some models may be slightly better than LCD | Worst |
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July 13th, 2011
Hard drives hold all of our digital information, from family pictures to vital documents, and unfortunately hard drive failure can be caused by many different things and result in data loss or expensive data recovery costs. I learned the hard way to make sure all of my documents were backed up regularly, and in my efforts to protect my digital data I realized most of us overlook the hard drives in our DVRs. It’s easy to do, considering we don’t really look at our receiver as a computer, but your DVR hard drive is likely one of the most used in your house.
There are many benefits to connecting an external hard drive to a DISH Network receiver, such as backing up and protecting your existing recordings, expanding your available hard drive space and transferring recordings from one receiver on your account to another. You can even turn your 211, 211k, or 411 receiver into a DVR by connecting it to an external hard drive and paying a one-time activation fee of $40.
While most major manufacturers’ external hard drives are compatible with DISH Network DVRs, keep in mind the following guidelines when purchasing an external hard drive:
The following external hard drives meet the above criteria:
Once you’ve picked out your compatible external hard drive, simply plug it into an outlet near your DISH Network receiver and then connect it to the USB port on your receiver. Your receiver will prompt you to format the external hard drive, install the software and then your receiver will reset.
Once you receiver turns back on you’re external hard drive will be available to use. Now you can ensure that you’ll never have to worry about losing your DBR recordings. One less hard drive to worry about in your home!
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June 30th, 2011
DISH Online now offers HBO GO & MAX GO, you can watch all of your favorite HBO shows and Cinemax movies anywhere with your internet connected device! Everything you love about your premium services that aren’t available on Netflix. Never miss an episode of True Blood this summer, even while on vacation!
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June 28th, 2011
When comparing everyday prices, DISH Network has 6 packages under $60 per month. Comcast only gives you a choice of two packages under $60. Plus, in the past year, Comcast has already increased their prices twice in some markets. Hundreds of thousands of households across the country have seen their prices increase by as much as $6 a month, and that’s just for programming. Comparing package for package, DISH Network simply costs less:
Comcast would have you believe that by bundling phone, internet and television services you can save money, but you’d spend an of $130 a month for all three services and as much as $65.45 for television alone. DISH Network offers the lowest all-digital prices nationwide. Our prices start as low as $24.99/month for our base package, which means if you unbundle your Comcast television service, you can save as much as $40.46/month with DISH Network.
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June 24th, 2011
When you sign up for a DISH Network account you receive a free, professional installation from a friendly, extensively trained DISH Network technician.
A professional DISH Network technician will come to your home on the day you select – you can choose between morning hours (8am to 12pm) or afternoon hours (12pm to 5pm) – and install your whole home DISH Network system. This may include:
The technician will arrive during the selected time frames – morning hours (8am to 12pm) or afternoon hours (12pm to 5pm) – and from there it can take between 2-4 hours to complete. Each installation is different, however, so it may the technician less or more time to have your system fully operational. The timeframe options apply only to the technicians arrival time and do not indicate when the installation will be completed.
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June 3rd, 2011
IPTV stands for internet protocol television, meaning internet TV. DISH World delivers the best Arabic, Hindi and Urdu television programming directly to your home via your broadband connection.
After you’ve ordered DISH World IPTV your set top box will be shipped directly to your home with simple instructions on how to connect it.
With the Arabic packages you can keep up with the news on Al Arabiya and Al Jazeera, watch your favorite teams on Dubai Sports and Al Jazeera Sport or relax while watching Abu Dhabi or Nile Drama. For a complete channel line up, view the packages and programming descriptions.
With Hindi programming from DISH World IPTV you can keep up with cricket on Willow Cricket, NEO Cricket and Ten Cricket. Never miss a cricket game and watch up to 150 days of cricket on Willow Cricket! All of the most popular channels are availabe, including Sony Entertainment Television and STAR India ONE and B4U Music. View all of the channels available!
ARY Digital, perfect entertainment for the whole family from Pakistan, is sure to delight everyone in the house with comedies, cartoons, live programming, dramas, sitcoms, fashion and news! On GEO TV you can view soap operas like “Buri Aurat” and talk shows such as “The Nadia Khan Show” as well keep up on current affairs. Pricing information is available.
DISH World is brand new and more is yet to come, keep in tune for all of the great international programming that will be available soon. Call 866-912-4774 to order today!
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