Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Mar 01 '02
Pros: HDTV and great satellite at a reasonable cost
Cons: Constant fan noise of the HDTV module
Summary: We have been with Dish for 3 years now and we love them. I bought this Model 6000 receiver and accompanying HDTV module in summer 2001 as one of the core pieces for our home theater. With the constant updating Dish performs (behind the scenes with the ... read more
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Mar 28 '03
Pros: Receives both Satellite and OverTheAir HDTV
Cons: Adding Channels is clumsy.
Summary: I have had the Dish 6000 receiver for about a year. I have used the "Over The Air" tuner module for that time. Good reception of local channels. My local area has 7 stations broadcasting in HD. The Dish 6000 seamlessly connects to the local stations ... read more
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Nov 13 '01
Pros: HDTV Picture Quality, Multiple Outputs
Cons: Internal Line Doubler, Stretch Modes
Summary: Overall the Dish Network Model 6000 receiver is a great receiver for Dish Network satellite programming and the limited HD programming that Dish currently sends via satellite (HBO, Showtime, CBS, Demo loop). In addition, adding the 8VSB module allows ... read more
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Mar 09 '01
Pros: Good quality receiver, free local HD channels with 8VSB
Cons: Outdated User Interface, problems with 8VSB, lack of extra features
Summary: The Dish 6000 receiver has some concrete benefits, the most obvious being its ability to provide high definition viewing at a fairly low cost. I use it with the HDTV-ready Sony 36" TV.
That's right -- you don't need an actual HDTV. Any ... read more
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Jan 25 '01
Pros: Great functionality. Cheap. Local Channels (8vsb). Superb 1080i quality display.
Cons: Using 61.5 satellite. Menus look old
Summary: I have a 6000 running through a sony 1272q projector producing an 120" hdtv display. The picture quality is stunning and the sound is superb. I have the 8vsb off air decoder ($100), and the local reception is as astounding as the dish content. CBS is ... read more
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Oct 08 '00
Pros: High definition satellite reception, HDTV add on capability, digital audio
Cons: Dated user interface and program guide
Summary: The Dish 6000 receiver was released around the middle of 2000. It is a full featured Echostar Dish receiver, similar to a 5000, but it includes the ability to receive high definition HDTV signals via satellite, and the ability to drive high definition ... read more
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