February 1st, 2013
DISH Network’s whole-home DVR, the Hopper, is an innovative and customer-oriented set-top box that aims to give customers what they want: more programming and less commercials. With the AutoHop feature, which automatically skips commercials in the pre-recorded PrimeTime Anytime content, they’ve given customers exactly what they wanted! Since its introduction though many networks have come out against DISH and their new technology, and CBS even went so far as to deny the Hopper it’s rightful place as CNET’s Best in Show for CES 2013 – CBS cited ongoing legal action and a “conflict” of interest in their obvious maneuver to deny the Hopper it’s rightful recognition.
On the 28th the Consumer Electronics Association put their weight behind DISH and filed with the courts the argument that the 1984 ruling of the Supreme Court in the Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc. case, known colloquially as the Betamax case, makes the AutoHop feature completely legal. In the landmark Universal Studios sued Sony, who had just introduced the Betamax VCR, for enabling copyright infringement with their recording devices. The Supreme Court ruled in 1984 that recording complete television shows for the purpose of watching later or skipping commercials is not copyright infringement and allowed under Fair Use laws.
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January 21st, 2013
PCMag.com has reviewed and rated the DISH Hopper and have given it 4.5/5 stars with an editor rating of “Excellent!” The only cons they delivered for the DISH Hopper were that it doesn’t stream Netflix of Hulu Plus, but with PrimeTime Anytime and Blockbuster @Home streaming available with the Hopper, most customers report they don’t need either of those extra bills anymore! PCMag.com said in it’s bottom line review of the Hopper that it is “the best whole-home DVR and cable/satellite tuner experience we’ve seen yet.”
Editors also lauded the Hopper’s size, which is small considering it houses such impressive performance and massive 2TV hard drive. They also advised that “setting up multiple series recordings was easy”, and said they were able to set up recordings of several shows in minutes. Overall, the excellent design, ease of use, and customer-oriented features (such as the Remote Locate button) were highlighted and commended.
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January 10th, 2013
The DISH Hopper and Joey boxes, a whole-home DVR system that was revealed at CES 2012, has returned to CES with a new capability to join the already incredible features: Sling capability.
You can also transfer recorded shows directly to an iPad using a separate, free Hopper Transfers app over Wi-Fi while you’re still at home; this way you can watch them later without an Internet connection.
The Dish Hopper with Sling also lets you “fling” photos, videos, and music from a mobile device to an HDTV. That’s similar to what the Slingbox 500 does, in part thanks to Sling Media’s upgraded firmware that the company launched this week.
Sling allows you to watch live and DVR recordings anywhere with a laptop, tablet, smartphone or other internet or 3G/4G connected devices. The new Hopper also offers built in Wi-Fi for easy network and Sling connection. It also boasts a new processor that allows it to run nearly three times faster than any other satellite receiver currently available in the US.
Another excellent new feature is the ability to transfer recorded shows directly to an iPad using the free Hopper Transfers app over your home Wi-Fi connection, allowing for viewing later even without an internet connection. Much like the Slingbox 500, the Hopper with Sling allows you to “fling” media such as photos, videos and music from a mobile device to your HDTV.
As if AutoHop, Primetime Anytime, a massive 2TB hard drive that allows for recording up to 2,000 hours of standard definition television, and the whole-home DVR capabilities of the Hopper wasn’t impressive enough, the new additions unveiled at CES 2013 make the Hopper rather irresistible.
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December 31st, 2012
Switch to DISH in the New Year and enjoy new savings! When you switch to DISH you can enjoy the most advanced set-top box on the market, the Hopper, with a DVR that can record up to 2000 hours and commercial free viewing of prime time content with AutoHop. As well as the best technology, DISH offers the best value, with all four premium channels – HBO, Showtime, Starz, and Cinemax – and Blockbuster @Home free for three months and HD programming free for the life of your account.
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December 28th, 2012
We all hate losing the remote, but those elusive little devices often end up buried in couch cushions or under tables. Well, the search is over. With DISH’s Hopper, the most advanced set-top box on the market, a simple push of a button will locate your remote immediately.
Simply pressing the Locate Remote button will cause the remote to flash and beep. Once you’ve found the remote, pressing any button will make the flashing and beeping stop.
Now that you won’t have to spend time hunting for your remote, you’ll have plenty more time to enjoy your superior service and entertainment from DISH!
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November 16th, 2012
DISH has an extensive line up of channels and programming you’re sure to love, but sometimes you just don’t want to miss your local over-the-air shows! With the DISH Hopper and an OTA tuner you can record your OTA channels as easily as your satellite programming.
The DISH Hopper whole-home HD DVR receiver is truly the best of TV technology!
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October 17th, 2012
DISH Network’s cutting-edge technology and top of the line receivers make their DVRs, HD and duo receivers the most popular in the industry. Below we’ll highlight the most popular receivers, from whole-home to duo to solo, with HD and DVR or without. DISH has the receiver you need to fit your lifestyle.
The Hopper and the Joeys allow you to easily bring HD DVR entertainment to all of the rooms in your house!
DISH Network DVR service is easy to use and can be managed from anywhere with your mobile phone or internet connected device!
DISH Network offers HD Free For Life, with a 24-month commitment you can save $120/year and get your HD channels free for the life of your account!
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October 15th, 2012
You can use your remote to backup your remote and Hopper or Joey settings in case you ever need to replace your equipment. It takes only 5 steps to backup your information, and just a few more to restore it. Much quicker and easier than reprogramming everything on your receiver or remote!
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1. Press “Menu”Press the menu button on the top left corner of the remote. |
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2. Select SettingsOn the Main Menu select the Settings tile in the bottom left corner. |
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3. Select DiagnosticsIn the Settings Menu select the Diagnostics tile in the middle of the bottom row. |
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4. Select System WizardIn the Diagnostics Menu select the Systam Wizard tile, which is the second to last from the right. |
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5. Select RestoreOn the System Wizard screen there are three blue buttons on the right of the screen, select the bottom button that says Restore. |
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6. Select Device to RestoreOn the Restore screen press the left arrow button to navigate to the options in the middle of the screen. Select which device you would like to restore, remote or receiver. Press the right arrow button to navigate back to the blue buttons on the right of the screen. |
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6. Select RestoreOn the Restore screen select the bottom blue button labeled Restore to restore the settings of the device you selected in step 5. |
Categories: Equipment & Remotes
October 8th, 2012
Receivers and remotes can fail, and DISH’s backup feature can help reduce the headache of replacing your equipment by allowing you to reconfigure your new receiver or remote easily and quickly.
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1. Press “Menu”Press the menu button on the top left corner of the remote. |
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2. Select SettingsOn the Main Menu select the Settings tile in the bottom left corner. |
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3. Select DiagnosticsIn the Settings Menu select the Diagnostics tile in the middle of the bottom row. |
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4. Select System WizardIn the Diagnostics Menu select the Systam Wizard tile, which is the second to last from the right. |
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5. Select BackupOn the System Wizard screen there are three blue buttons on the right of the screen, select the middle button that says Backup. |
In just 5 steps you can backup all of your receiver and remote settings. In the event that you need to replace your equipment, you’ll be able to restore your settings and get everything up and running right away! No need to worry about setting everything up again. Your home entertainment set up will be exactly how you want it in minutes! This procedure backs up your settings as of the time of backup, if you change any of your settings and would like to maintain those changes if the equipment is replaced you will need to back up again.
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