Hopper upgrade - equipment question

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Trying to decide on equipment - can someone tell me the advantages of a Hopper+Joey+SuperJoey vs. 2 Hoppers+2 Joeys? Thanks...

Forgot to add I have an OTA attic antenna and will want a 4-tv (3 now, adding soon) setup. I assume I'll have to splurge for the OTA module.

Also, how is PIP handled?

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Saving 2 dollars. Disadvantage is if the hopper goes out, then everything goes out. With dual hopper if one goes out there is still another. Also in the hopper+SJ all timers can be maintained throughout the whole home. The two hoppers have to be done by the hopper or a Joey linked to the hopper to maintain the timers and edit them. I prefer the two hopper set up. Worth it to me.
 
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PIP uses two tuners on the Hopper. There is a PIP button at the bottom and you can size them how you like. There is also a Swap button that lets you switch between the programs making one bigger the other smaller and vice versa. PIP does not work on a Joey so 2 Hoppers might be better for you if it is an important feature. You can also use the Swap without PIP being active.
 
Thanks for your replies, guys. Have a 2-Hopper system w/ a Joey and an OTA module on the way for install next Wednesday, all thanks to DIRT's mikeH!
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And that's why I went for the 2-hopper setup. Joey will be in a bedroom where I don't need PiP
 

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