1 Hopper or 2 new install

[johnjohn2k]

Just placed my order before finding this site. I have 4 HD TVs and they sold me 1 Hopper and 3 Joeys. They told me I could be recording and watching different channels on all. Is this the case? I then called back to ask about another Hopper and they said not needed. I'm replacing 2 Tivos and 2 cable DVRs.

I won't be happy if I get forced to watch a show I'm recording and can't change the channel.

thanks

 

[lucky86]

Just placed my order before finding this site. I have 4 HD TVs and they sold me 1 Hopper and 3 Joeys. They told me I could be recording and watching different channels on all. Is this the case? I then called back to ask about another Hopper and they said not needed. I'm replacing 2 Tivos and 2 cable DVRs.

I won't be happy if I get forced to watch a show I'm recording and can't change the channel.

thanks

You have 3 tuners, so a max of three different programs can be viewed live at any given times. So between 4 TVs and recordings and live viewing , you may find yourself lacking tuners. I have 2 Hoppers and it fits my viewing needs perfectly. I rarely run into a viewing conflict. You may be better off with 2 Hoppers so you can raise your tuner count to 6. If you were just upgraded, you may want to ask DIRT for help and see what you can do for you. DIRT rocks!

 

[johnjohn2k]

They want another $100 for a second hopper is that the norm?

thanks

 

[lucky86]

They want another $100 for a second hopper is that the norm?

thanks

Umm I believe so, I think it depends on what your account qualifies for. People have stated they have been charged anywhere between $50-$100 for the original Hopper model. I paid $100 for my original Hopper when I got it and $200 for my Hopper with Sling.

 

[KAB]

Are you a new or existing customer?

 

[lucky86]

Are you a new or existing customer?

Good point, he said he's coming from Tivo and cable boxes, not sure how I overlooked that. So you should be able to get the first Hopper and the Joey's free but a second Hopper would be $100. That sounds accurate to me.

 

[johnjohn2k]

New cst. I got the Hopper and Sling free, $100 more to add second hopper. I'll end up with 2 H and 2 J, plan on adding 2 more Joeys in then near future.
thanks

 

[lucky86]

I have an HWS and a Hopper and one Joey and it works great for us. I think you will love it.

 

[satjay]

To be on the safe side with tuners I would go two hopers, just in case

 

[DishTechPA]

I agree, 2 hoppers and 2 joeys. Also to point out, a hws and a hopper for $100 is a deal.