Interested in satellite TV channels in HD from DISH Network? Well, then you have a number of DVR choices, starting from a basic DVR and moving up to the all new ViP922 SlingLoaded DVR. All of these devices will let you watch as well as record TV shows, but only the ViP922 SlingLoaded DVR will allow you to watch and record TV shows through the Web browser or mobile phone anywhere.

The ViP922 is a critically acclaimed DVR and is a smart choice for smartphones. The device has mobile device apps for Android, Apple’s iOS, BlackBerry as well as Windows Mobile devices which allow you watch TV on these phones via Wi-Fi as well as 3G. Apart from that, the ViP922 also transfer content from your PC to your HDTV. You can stream pictures, listen to music and watch video from your computer, as well as from Hulu, YouTube and Netflix on TV.

Design and Features of ViP922

The ViP922 is virtually the same size as the ViP722, one of the free DVRs from. The device comes with ports like HDMI out, optical audio out, component video out, Ethernet and USB. The DISH HD DVR comes with two HD tuners which allow you to record two channels at once. The DVR boasts a 1TB storage that can record up to 1,000 hours of programming!!! Yes, that’s true 1000 hours of programming! You not be able to find a DVR that offers more storage. And you can even expand the storage by plugging in an external hard drive to its USB port.

More on ViP922

• In the ViP922, the menus are shown in 720p HD which makes the text more legible and the images easier on the eyes.
• The DVR’s bundled remote control lets you program it to control a number of other home theater devices.
• DISH Network has created an iPad app which turns any iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad into a remote control. You can also manage your ViP922 (schedule and delete recordings) right from this app.

Slingbox Functionality

The ViP922 comes with a built-in Slingbox which allows you watch TV from anywhere. By connecting the box to your internet connection, you can view any show on the ViP922 via any Web browser from DISH Network’s Web site, whether the content is live or recorded.

While you are watching TV from DISH Network’s website, someone can watch TV with the help of the ViP922 at home. However, in this process a remote viewer can not watch a channel and record the other. Now let us know some important fact about remote viewing -

To watch SD video you will need an upload speed of 0.59Mbps at least. If you want to see in HD, you will need at least 3Mbps upload speed.

View Content off the DVR

You can view programs off the DVR from almost any smartphone via Wi-Fi or 3G. All you need to do for that is to download the Slingbox mobile app for BlackBerry, Apple iOS, Android as well as Windows Mobile 5/6. This app comes at $30, but DISH Network credits the fee back to your bill.

Streaming Media

With the help of the DISH HD DVR ViP922, you can stream media and view it on your HDTV. The ViP922 also supports DLNA. So, if you have a DLNA server on the same network, the DVR will connect to it and stream pictures, videos, as well as music from the PC on your TV.

Price of ViP922

Pricing for the ViP922 depends largely on your contract with DISH Network, the satellite TV provider that brings you this device! The price is anywhere between $200 and $649. If you are a DISH Network subscriber and eligible to get the ViP922 for $200, it’s the best choice. If you are lucky enough to be on the DISH Network, the ViP922 is the best DVR that let you watch TV anytime and anywhere. Its features, excellent User interface, and 1TB of storage have made it the latest Editors’ Choice DVR for PCMag.