The new one will have a bigger hard drive, and be ready for the next level of compression; MPEG-4. MPEG-4 will offer better picture quality with less bandwidth. Translation- more HD channels with better picture.
Here it is:
http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/p...vr/index.shtml
Draug, you are in a lease with your receiver. Meaning you are stuck with it for the term of your lease; just like if you lease a car for 2 years, and next year's model looks better.