Just a quick note on the Sling. Yesterday I called DISH to activate a replacement Hopper (what an issue, took me hours to go through the different settings, resets, updates, etc. - but that's another story).
While speaking to their rep, the lady tried to sign me up for additional programming. Instead I asked if there was a better deal on the Sling. She said no, but placed me on hold to check. When she came back, she said she could sell me one for the normal $50 price, but would immediately credit my account for $25. I said yes, so I'm looking forward to receiving it.
Not a bad week. Because of the AMC situation, I got a free Roku, $10 off for 12 months, and now a half price Sling.