The ViP 211k is a great choice offered by Dish Network for anyone looking for a basic HD receiver that would be enough for a single room. Having a sleek design it perfectly fits in a single unit. The receiver goes with new orders for second or third TV in home having HD capabilities but it is not a multi-room receiver. It offers one the capability to view independently the HDTV with remote control enjoying the display resolutions of 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i. It can be converted to HD-DVR with activation of external hard drive. The 211k being economical yet has a powerful high-definition receiver quality with a beautiful HD video display, Dolby Digital Audio capabilities, having child locks, and easy to use electronic programming guide making it the best choice to enjoy a family theater in home whenever feels like. Plus, it becomes more of a commodity when converted to an HD-DVR that can connect to external hard drive.