The Hopper From DISH

This post brought to you by DISH. All opinions are 100% mine.

One of the things Vicky and I miss most about traveling is watching TV. Even travelers need time to relax and unwind, especially when it’s 90 degrees out and you just got back from climbing a mountain in Burma. Unfortunately, my 42 inch HD TV couldn’t fit into my backpack. What then, are some options for watching TV while travelling? Meet the Hopper from DISH.

 

DISH delivers satellite TV to approximately 14 million subscribers and now is bringing to you The Hopper™ , a Whole-Home HD DVR. Only the Hopper lets you watch live and recorded TV anywhere and instantly skip commercials in recorded primetime TV on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. Plus, you can record 6 different shows at the same time during primetime and store up to 2,000 hours of your favorite shows. Sound good to you? It gets better.

One of the great features about the Hopper is that you can watch recorded TV anywhere without an internet connection. This is huge! Most of the time, Vicky and I are without sufficient internet to even load Youtube, let alone watch television. Think about all the hours you spend on flights, trains, and buses where there is no internet and not much else to do, especially if you get motion sick (as we do) and can’t read for long intervals. With the Hopper this problem becomes obsolete, and it includes just about all our favorite television channels.

 

You’re probably thinking that something of this quality must cost a fortune – not at all! In fact, you can get the Hopper™ free when you sign up for DISH. Packages start at $24.99 (For 12 months with 24 month commitment. Restrictions Apply.) That’s less than a dollar a day. This is pretty similar to what TV packages cost if you weren’t traveling, and why shouldn’t you be privy to the same comforts while traveling that you get at home? You’re right, you should.

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HOPPER FEATURES (New Features Available 2/11/13 only from DISH)

NEW — DISH Anywhere™ – Never miss watching your favorite team or program again by transforming your smartphone, tablet or computer into a portable TV. With the DISH Anywhere app (for Apple and Android devices) and www.dishanywhere.com online portal, customers can watch live and recorded TV including live sporting events, TV shows and movies – anytime, anywhere. DISH Anywhere also lets you take control of your DVR to schedule and manage recordings remotely. DISH Anywhere is included with every DISH subscription at no additional charge.

NEW — Hopper Transfers™ – This is the long awaited solution for watching programs when traveling without an Internet connection, such as in-flight or on the road. Simply transfer your DVR recordings to your iPad with the free Hopper Transfers app before you leave the house and you can enjoy your favorite movies or shows on flights or keep your kids entertained on a long road trip, even when you don’t have an Internet connection. Your shows and movies – on your time anywhere.

AutoHop™ – Hate commercials? DISH created commercial-free TV so you can save an hour each night! Now you can instantly skip commercials in recorded primetime TV on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. Only DISH gives you ad free TV with AutoHop™ on the Hopper™. PrimeTime Anytime™ – With the Hopper™ you can record 6 different shows at the same time during primetime giving you three hours of on demand primetime ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC programming available to you for up to 8 days from initial air date.

Whole-Home HD DVR Functionality – The Hopper™ lets you have full HD DVR functionality on every TV, so you can pause, rewind and record live TV in any room. Plus, you can access your DVR library on all TVs so you can record a movie in the living room, start watching it in the bedroom and then finish in the kitchen.