Finally got the Hopper 3: Very impressed

[hvarma2008]

After debating with myself over the last few months, ever since a DISH CSR said I qualify for a free upgrade, I finally took the step and got the upgrade installed yesterday. All I can say is "wow". The user interface is huge leap forward, and they have taken many of the UI concepts from Android TV and in some cases improved on them. The sound is much better than the HWS, I am using a Sony HTC380 sound bar, and I have a 55 " Sony XC900C 4k TV. The picture quality is better, specially the SD channels. I have yet to try the 4K content that DISH has.
All I can say, for all of you that may be contemplating, and if you qualify for the free upgrade, this is a no brainer, even though you would be paying $3 extra a month in DVR fees!
Good job DISH!. All the criticism we have heard from Apple about how bad TV/DVR interfaces are now things of the past. If DISH continues on this path, it might surpass Apple TV, since it can provide the entire library of on demand programming from a single interface, rather than the multiple apps that we have to search using Apple TV or Android TV.

 

[stardust3]

We really like and enjoy ours.

 

[cdiddy]

Agreed. Massive upgrade from the original Hopper and Joey setup that we had. Even my wife, who is indifferent to most electronics, has said how much better it is. Now that is a ringing endorsement!

 

[HiDefRev]

Indeed ! I'm loving every minute of mine. I especially enjoy the 16 tuners, as there is now no deciding on which of my favorite shows to record- I just record them all.

 

[comfortably_numb]

After debating with myself over the last few months, ever since a DISH CSR said I qualify for a free upgrade, I finally took the step and got the upgrade installed yesterday. All I can say is "wow". The user interface is huge leap forward, and they have taken many of the UI concepts from Android TV and in some cases improved on them. The sound is much better than the HWS, I am using a Sony HTC380 sound bar, and I have a 55 " Sony XC900C 4k TV. The picture quality is better, specially the SD channels. I have yet to try the 4K content that DISH has.
All I can say, for all of you that may be contemplating, and if you qualify for the free upgrade, this is a no brainer, even though you would be paying $3 extra a month in DVR fees!
Good job DISH!. All the criticism we have heard from Apple about how bad TV/DVR interfaces are now things of the past. If DISH continues on this path, it might surpass Apple TV, since it can provide the entire library of on demand programming from a single interface, rather than the multiple apps that we have to search using Apple TV or Android TV.

Does the $3 extra in DVR fees make it $18/month then?


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[ChadT41]

Does the $3 extra in DVR fees make it $18/month then?


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$15. Anyone that had a Hopper before January got grandfathered into the $12 on the H2 H1

 

[comfortably_numb]

$15. Anyone that had a Hopper before January got grandfathered into the $12 on the H2 H1

I had a hopper w/Sling until last month and I was paying $15


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[ChadT41]

Did you upgrade to anything in January, pause your service, or make any changes of the nature since then?

 

[comfortably_numb]

Did you upgrade to anything in January, pause your service, or make any changes of the nature since then?

Service was paused briefly in July, but it seems like I had been paying $15 for quite some time before that


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[ChadT41]

Pause will forfeit the grandfathered price. Go to mydish.com and check your billing from May...

 

[Pepper]

I was on a ViP622 since those were "new" so the Hopper3 is absolutely mind blowing. I didn't know what I was missing out on.

 

[DishSubLA]

Oh, yes. The only thing I'm waiting for is the new switch that will allow multiple Hopper 3s using a single reflector and on the same account. Otherwise I would've made the switch by now. January is supposed to be the magic month. I hope all is on schedule.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Oh, yes. The only thing I'm waiting for is the new switch that will allow multiple Hopper 3s using a single reflector and on the same account. Otherwise I would've made the switch by now. January is supposed to be the magic month. I hope all is on schedule.

Does the Hopper 3 use a solo or duo node like the previous models?


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[ChadT41]

Does the Hopper 3 use a solo or duo node like the previous models?


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Neither. It uses a hub.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Neither. It uses a hub.

Curious what that looks like... any pics or links? Does it still require both LNB feeds?


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[JSheridan]

Curious what that looks like... any pics or links? Does it still require both LNB feeds?


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At this time for a Hopper 3 you have to have a Hybrid LNB and no other receivers using that dish.

 

[DWS44]

Curious what that looks like... any pics or links?

Here's the Hybrid Solo Hub, used for H3 installs:


There's also a Hybrid Duo Hub for multi H1/H2 installs on a hybrid setup:

 

[DishSubLA]

And here is a pic of the new forthcoming switch, by January our hopes, the DPH42:

 

[MikeD-C05]

Release next month or January?

 

[navychop]

Do I hear a year?