First Hopper and Joey Photos posted by engadget

[chicagonettech]

I believe that the USB OTA is going to be some standard one that you can buy to connect to any PC. I don't think it will be any thing made by DISH. Just like how the only USB WIFI adapter accepted is an ordinary NETGEAR (specific) model.

If it is truly a USB tuner stick, then this is incredlble news. Here is a link to About.com's website of the TOP FIVE USB DIGITAL TUNERS

EDIT: Here's an even better list and review of tuners: http://www.hdtvtunerinfo.com/comparetuners.html

 

[dwarren2]

If it is truly a USB tuner stick, then this is incredlble news. Here is a link to About.com's website of the TOP FIVE USB DIGITAL TUNERS

EDIT: Here's an even better list and review of tuners: HDTV PCI & USB Tuner Comparison and Review

My big question is, if they are using a tuner stick, how will it integrate with the dvr for recording. My experience with tuner sticks was that you either controlled them from your computer keyboard/mouse or from their own remote.

 

[mdavej]

DirecTV uses its own USB tuner that integrates with the guide just fine. Seems logical that Dish's solution could be similar.

 

[dlsnyder]

While I can see the usefulness of the Joey boxes that they have announced, it seems to me that a client which could also function as a standalone receiver would be better. That could be a dealbreaker in my house. We currently have a 722 and a 622, with three TV's connected via RF to the 722. We will lose a tuner if we switch to Hopper.

 

[n0qcu]

My big question is, if they are using a tuner stick, how will it integrate with the dvr for recording. My experience with tuner sticks was that you either controlled them from your computer keyboard/mouse or from their own remote.

It's ALL done with software on a computer and it will ALL be done with software on the Hopper.

 

[dewzan]

AOTS just showed V.P. video product management Nick Slater say Hopper available BEFORE April 1

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

AOTS just showed V.P. video product management Nick Slater say Hopper available BEFORE April 1

Might be available long before then.

 

[stardust3]

Might be available long before then.

Seems you know a little more than what you're letting on.

 

[Scherrman]

Dish is sharing there studio at CES with AOTS.

 

[ashutto20]

My ?'s are this...

922 or hopper/joey

I was going to get a 922 when they became available for the slingbox...will the hopper have the capability for slingbox

I only have 1 hd tv in my house...should that sway my decsion on the hopper

ive looked through all the threads but can someone give me a quick cliff notes of what the hopper/joey is

 

[whitewolf8214]

Might be available long before then.

Scott any idea on pricing for the hopper and joey? any idea what the fee to lease it will be? tell joe we want the superstations in hd and rsn 24/7?.. try and get espn situation settled and if its true dish is going to try and do seperate package for sports channels?ty scott and everyone at ces for all you do

 

[radiator65]

Funny tweet from@toddbishop


CES staffer, talking into a radio: "Someone brought a kangaroo onto the show floor, we need to get them to leave."

5 hours ago via TweetDeck https://twitter.com/#https://twitter.com/#

 

[dare2be]

My ?'s are this...

922 or hopper/joey

I was going to get a 922 when they became available for the slingbox...will the hopper have the capability for slingbox

I only have 1 hd tv in my house...should that sway my decsion on the hopper

ive looked through all the threads but can someone give me a quick cliff notes of what the hopper/joey is

This should be what you're looking for:

http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/275184-dish-hopper-coming-ces-55.html#post2749998

 

[Smith P.]

If it is truly a USB tuner stick, then this is incredlble news. Here is a link to About.com's website of the TOP FIVE USB DIGITAL TUNERS

EDIT: Here's an even better list and review of tuners: HDTV PCI & USB Tuner Comparison and Review

Last table is inaccurate: there are two type of HVR-950 model, regular - no QAM and denoted Q - with support of QAM (I have first type).

 

[Smith P.]

? to dish ppl: what is USB Rose SlingStick device ? Why Hopper name is "Hopper 2000" ? because 2000 GB drive ? Where is AppStore and App Development info ?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

There are no plans for an App Store.

 

[Smith P.]

There are no plans for an App Store.

Check the Menu - you'll see it icon, could you click on it ? Also there should be App Develop icon.
Any chance to bring snapshot of System Info screen ?

I know for sure, some ppl play games on the box. Not at CES though.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I had breakfast with Echostar Technologies president Mark Jackson this morning and we talked quit awhile about the app store and the answer is there will not be an app store on hopper, Joey or the 922.

Sent from my iPad using The SatelliteGuys app!

 

[Smith P.]

Hope it will be changed back as we saw the icons of the feature already on presentation's slides.
I have some ideas to write as apps for the boxes...

 

[ashutto20]

My ?'s are this...

922 or hopper/joey

I was going to get a 922 when they became available for the slingbox...will the hopper have the capability for slingbox

I only have 1 hd tv in my house...should that sway my decsion on the hopper

Just wanted to hear expert opinions

Thanks in advance