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DISH DVR

If you are in the market for a new high-def DVR then take note of the Dish Network ViP622 and 722 which are among the most fully featured and flexible high-def DVRs on the market today. Some of the featured highlights include its high capacity; it receives and records new MPEG-04 AVC programming which includes local and other HD channels not acquirable on older receivers. It has dual-output mode for a secondary TV,  can record up to three HD shows at the same time while playing back a fourth.

A very useful 30-second commercial skip is combined with an extremely quick response time. It benefits from a well-designed, highly customizable interface. The search function includes a history feature. It has an impressive image quality and the USB port enables connections to portable media players and external hard drives to expand storage capacity.