Ars Technica

Is there a way to use my DISH DVR and not have it connected to phone line?

I got VOIP months ago and decided to get rid of my regular phone connection a couple of days ago. Now every time I watch something on DISH, my DVR-522(which runs two rooms) says that I will be charged ...
Reuters

New version of Dish's Hopper DVR likely to rile broadcasters

Jan 7 (Reuters) - Satellite television provider Dish unveiled on Monday the latest version of its controversial digital video recording device, dubbed the Hopper, with new features such as the ability ...
Ars Technica

Can I reformat an old Dish DVR harddrive for use in my PC.

We recently switched over from Dish Network to Direct TV. I have the old DVR from Dish that has a Maxtor 120gig harddrive in it. Can I reformat it for use in a PC? Is there anything special I have to ...
The Atlantic

Judge Rules It's Your God Given Right to Skip Commercials with a DVR

Ad-skippers of the world, rejoice! A New York judge shot down ABC's efforts to get Dish's Hopper — a DVR that lets you automatically skip ads on recorded primetime shows — off the market. The network, ...