Recent content by thomast

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    Scott's Mini Hopper 3 Review

    I have a Hopper 1 with many recording and would like to transfer them to the Hopper 3 when I upgrade soon. I have been told by Dish that this is currently not possible with an external drive due to a conflict with USB transfer compatibility issues between these two receivers. Is this really...
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    Mirror Hopper?

    I am interested in getting the Hopper and wanted to know if I can make my 2-story, 25 year old, 5 TV home work with 1 Hopper and 1 Joey. Dish, would of course like every TV to have it's own Joey, but I live alone and don't need independent viewing and obviously don't want the added $21. expense...
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    Questions about The Hopper?

    Hello, I would like to upgrade to HD on all tv's in a two-story house. I currently have the 508D and 625 receivers working 5 tv's. I do not need all tv's to be independent since I live on my own. Can I make it work with 1 hopper and 1 joey to minimize expense? It appears that Dish wants you...