Dish Network enables USB 2.0 storage for DVRs
ZatzNotFunny reported that Dish Network has now enabled the USB 2.0 port their ViP622 DVR. The Ethernet port is also being enabled as part of the software update. Users can now connect USB 2.0 external hard drives to their DVRs to expand the storage capacity, and use the Ethernet port for the calls home instead of the modem. However, there is a catch – there is a $39.99 activation fee to enable the USB ports.
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August 29th, 2007 at 14:47
When you activate the usb, is the programs encrypted or can i then transfer the shows like the Tivo setup to my laptop?
August 29th, 2007 at 15:14
I believe the shows are encrypted and only play on the receiving Dish unit.