DISH Network Offers Free High Definition DVR.Industry-leading ViP622 DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. [TM] Receiver Available Without Charge No Rebates, No Upgrade Fees, No Upfront Costs LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- EchoStar Communications Corporation EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is the parent company of DISH Network and the maintainer of the satellite fleet that provides the signal that DISH Network markets. (Nasdaq: DISH) and its DISH Network[TM] satellite TV service announced today that it will offer new DISH Network customers the highly-acclaimed, high definition ViP622 DVR[TM] receiver for free as part of the Digital Home Advantage Program. The ViP622 DVR is the first HD DVR in the satellite industry to be offered with no upfront cost to new subscribers, giving viewers a unique opportunity to experience the exciting world of HD and commercial-free TV. "Digital video recorders are the most exciting thing to happen to the home theater experience in decades and we want the cost of entry for consumers to be as low as possible," said Bobby Billman, Senior Vice President of Marketing at DISH Network. "The ViP622 DVR gives consumers something they can't buy - time - which allows them to watch what they want when they want. There's no way to put a value on that." DISH Network's ViP622 DVR is one of the most advanced multi-room HD DVR receivers on the market today. It was awarded Editor's Choice and ranked best in class in the DVR category by CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. for its features and design, including the only true 30-second skip feature in the industry, the ability to support two televisions in two separate rooms, streamlined and user-friendly menus and Electronic Program Guide (EPG (Electronic Program Guide) An online listing of TV or other programs. Periodically, EPGs are downloaded into set-top boxes so that viewers can preview offerings by time or category and set reminders. ) and extensive recording capacity. The ViP622 DVR complements DISH Network's extensive lineup of HD programming - the most in the industry with 30 national channels. Customers can get DISH Network's industry-leading HD programming added to the newly announced DishDVR Advantage Package for only $20 more each month. DISH Network is exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), booth #7922, in the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. Jan. 8-11. For more information on DISH Network programming and receivers like the ViP622 DVR visit www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3473). About EchoStar Communications EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) serves more than 13 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest-growing pay-TV provider in the country since 2000. DISH Network's services include hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. EchoStar has been a leader for more than 25 years in satellite TV equipment sales and support worldwide. EchoStar is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX NDX Index NDX Index (File Name Extension) NDX Northern Document Exchange NDX Index File ) and is a Fortune 500 company. Visit EchoStar's Web site at www.echostar.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474). |
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