Does anyone have any info about the dish network pvr 625 ?

I have been using Tivo for years and doubt this pvr will live up to it but I am wondering how close it is.

The features I really like on the Tivo are how the seasons passes work and the suggestions.

I want season passes to record the show no matter what time or channel like the Tivo does.

Also does anyone know if the Tivo will control the non pvr dish tuner. Dish says it comes with a UHF remote so it doesn't sound like it has IR.
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Matt