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by kamijani , Dec 03 '01
Pros: A lot of cool features
Cons: Some Ignorable drawbacks
Its been over a month since I purchased the Dish PVR 501 system and I have used it enough to write a meaningful review.
I bought the system for $199 as I traded in my DirecTV equipment which I got for free as a promotion. The receiver is...
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by gfields , Nov 13 '01
Pros: Great integrated PVR and satellite system.
Menus/guides better than previous versions
Cons: Still buggy.
I bought the 501 PVR about a month after it was released. I have since returned two of them and am on my third one.
The first failed within a week. It would power up, search for signal, then power off and cycle infinitely. Dish support was...
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by lisatra , Jul 21 '02
Pros: Worth every penny! Gives me the freedom to watch my shows whenever I want.
Cons: Very little to complain about.
In August I will have had my DISH PVR for 12 months. I am so pleased. It has changed the way I watch television and I can never go back. I responded to an online offer for $49.99. I got the entire set-up: The Dish, and the receiver/501 PVR for only...
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by kevs2fast4u , Jul 29 '01
Pros: Everything, 35 hours of recording(PTV), fast-forward, rewind live T.V, cool controller, cost
Cons: There are none at all, greatest addition to home television since color T.V
I recently had my last dispute with the cable companies and I converted to Satellite Television and I don't ever plan on going back to Cable. The cable companies are rude and over-priced so I did what I felt was the smartest thing to do. I called up...
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by typemaniac , Jan 02 '02
Pros: PVR is amazingly convenient and has terrific quality
Cons: PVR unit is noisy and buggy
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- picture quality excellent
- immediate access to dozens of recorded programs, and NO videotapes, ever again!
- ability to fast-forward through shows, up to 300 times speed, which is very useful (for example, I record...
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by peteraarondark , Feb 05 '07
Pros: You get satellite tv, just like every other service out there.
Cons: If you have a problem, it's likely they will charge you to fix it.
I subscribed to this company thinking like anyone else that I was getting a dish the pointed up at a satellite and descramble television shows that I could watch and record it on my TiVo. Well, that's what I got, with one exception... I didn't have ...
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by austinmoore , Feb 05 '07
Pros: the DVR is great and a reasonable price
Cons: the internet kicks me off often
Windstream a newer company in Newark offers telephone, television and internet services to the area. The television Service is through Dish Network and the internet runs through the phone line. This is called DSL or digital subscriber line. DSL is ...
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by olympiam75 , Jul 23 '07
Pros: cheaper than cable, not much else there that I didn't have with cable
Cons: No OnDemand free programming, system and equipment broke within days, outrageous cancellation fee
We switched from Comcast cable to Dish Network to save money with a bundle program through the phone company. It was installed on Thursday and broken by Saturday night. The unit keeps telling me the DVR box is overheated even when the thing has been ...
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by juneapple , Aug 25 '01
Pros: The digital recorder is included at no charge!!
Cons: A little bit buggy
We switched over to The dish networks DishPVR 501 system from Directv, and I have not regretted the decision once. The DishPVR 501 comes with a receiver that allows you to digitally record up to 30 hours of programming at the touch of a button. The plan...
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by drkitty , Jan 12 '03
Pros: Faster and easier to use, better quality, less expensive, better customer service
Cons: None as yet
I bought the newest ReplayTV and sent it back after a week as it did not live up to expectations. DishTV was running a special for new and existing customers that included this 501 unit, a JVC product (for $99 and $199, respectively).
Thus...
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by jw87c , Aug 08 '06
Pros: Cheaper than DirectTV.
Cons: Many many hidden fees. Bad customer service. Faulty Equipment.
If you want to sign up for dishnetwork, think twice before you actually do it! There are hidden fees you will never find out before something actually goes wrong. 1. Repair fee During one time my receiver suddenly broke down and didn't work at all ...
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by thalaxis , Sep 06 '02
Pros: Good features.
Cons: Unprofessional customer service.
I purchased a Dish system, and contacted DishNetworks sales department to set up an appointment to replace my DirecTV dish with the DishNetworks dish. The installer arrived, didn't know what to do, and ended up leaving without accomplishing anything....
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by glenneric , Jun 03 '02
Pros: Great picture quality and simple to use
Cons: slightly noisy but with UHF remote you can put the receiver in another room!
I just got rid of my digital cable because the picture was terrible and the price was high. I paid $99 to Dish Network to upgrade to the PVR 501. I've never been happier. Within 5 minutes I was able to record. Just scroll to a show you would like...
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by shanafme24 , Nov 19 '03
Pros: Great signal, no problems with weather.
Cons: noisy hard drive, had to pay for 2nd receiver, limits of DVR
Overall, we are happy with the Dish Network 501 system. There are a couple of things that if Dish would have taken the next step would have made this a great system. Also, be wary of customer support and make sure that you get everything you are ...
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by irol57 , May 06 '03
Pros: Awesome reception. Great deal money wise. Abundant channel selection over cable.
Cons: Set up on front lawn due to reception needs. Misinformation from installer.
Although I am very very pleased overall with our new Dish Network system (we got the PVR setup in one of the three rooms we had it installed in. So cool being able to pause and rewind and record without a VCR!) I am disappointed due to receiving...
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