DISH 311 2Room System

Pros: Takes up minimal space, Relatively light-weight

Cons: Timer not compatible with my VCR

The Bottom Line: The DISH 311 DTV Receiver gets the job for DISH Network customers who are not interested in bells and whistles.

Review: When you sign up for satellite cable service from DISH Network, your first decision after choosing your channel plan is whether or not to get a DVR receiver. At the time we signed up two years ago, DISH did not have the two-room DVR's available, so we ...

Pros: Slim design, nice price, carries the functions I need.

Cons: Reboots automatically at midnight

The Bottom Line: This is the standard model offered by our area. It's okay, but could be better.

Review: This is the basic model that we were offered when we signed up for Dish Network's services. The receiver works well for us. Functions are basic, we can programs the guides to the individual. The slim design doesn't require much shelf space. The ...

Pros: It turns on and most features work.

Cons: Can't store Channel Locks, edit Favorite lists, restarts when cycling through Guides

Review: We had 2 receivers installed, a 322 (dual) and 311 (single). The 311 is unable to store Channel Locks or edit Favorite lists. It also restarts when cycling through the Guides (all channels, subscribed channels). Tech said it was a software problem and ...

Pros: tech equipment seems ok.

Cons: SW for charging has errors

Review: I have a satellite TV receiver from Dish Network. Basically it works ok. Sometimes there have been bogus pay per view charges on my bill. Dish Network customer service refused to refund the bogus charges. Now I have a proof that they do bogus charging. ...