Folks:We are camping and have power to run our PathwayX2 and VIP211z. I'm sure this has been already beat to death, however, I Googled info to see how I could record some DISH Network programs. I'm aware that the 211z doesn't record, however, what is the most affordable/simple way to record from the 211z?There are a few programs DW and I are missing. Maybe I should have invested in the 722. hmmmmmm....Any suggestions trulyl appreciated.

You can add a 1T external hard drive to the 211z and pay Dish a one time activation fee and record up to something like 100 hours of programming.

What type and where do I get that?

dtappy3353 wrote:What type and where do I get that?I believe the 211Z is only compatible with USB-2 drives. Order it from Amazon - but check the receiver manual first.Rob

Walmart, Bestbuy. Some have a separate power supply..I got one that didn’t.You can not record and watch a different channel.Having the pause and FF are worth it to me.I don’t think the Pathway works with 722.

I took a look at ebay which indicates I can but refurbished 722k's for around $55-$100 and don't have to mess around with not watching tv when recording a channel....or am I mistaken?

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rhagfo
Explorer III
Jul 25, 2018
BB_TX wrote:
You can add a 1T external hard drive to the 211z and pay Dish a one time activation fee and record up to something like 100 hours of programming.

If yoiu have the right programing package your don't even pay a fee.
Robocop
Explorer
Jul 25, 2018
I have a 1TB external drive and have almost 500 hours of recorded programming. It also depends if you record HD as opposed to non-HD. As others noted, cheaper not buying from Dish.
BB_TX
Nomad
Jul 25, 2018
Here it is from Dish. But you should be able to buy locally.

211z external hard drive info
dtappy3353
Explorer
Jul 25, 2018
I took a look at ebay which indicates I can but refurbished 722k's for around $55-$100 and don't have to mess around with not watching tv when recording a channel....or am I mistaken?
Big_Katuna
Explorer II
Jul 25, 2018
Walmart, Bestbuy. Some have a separate power supply..

I got one that didn’t.

You can not record and watch a different channel.

Having the pause and FF are worth it to me.

I don’t think the Pathway works with 722.
Second_Chance
Explorer II
Jul 25, 2018
dtappy3353 wrote:
What type and where do I get that?

I believe the 211Z is only compatible with USB-2 drives. Order it from Amazon - but check the receiver manual first.

Rob
dtappy3353
Explorer
Jul 25, 2018
What type and where do I get that?
BB_TX
Nomad
Jul 25, 2018
You can add a 1T external hard drive to the 211z and pay Dish a one time activation fee and record up to something like 100 hours of programming.

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