OP here -
I have a "hopper" - they didn't give me the model number when they delivered it - I just got it on Monday so it's all still new to me.
Dutch - you're right that it's a bleak future; However, for the amount I'm paying I'm saving 50+ bucks a month over directv - for the same service and when I'm on the road, I can watch the cr@p I want to watch at home on the road.
I also hate commercials so I can watch my recorded shows remotely (as I am this afternoon) and fast forward through the commericials at I would at home.
In theory, could dump the satellite and cable altogether but for work I need high speed internet and they are giving me 100.00 a month so I'm not going to kick a gift horse in the mouth.
So do the automatic dishes work with all receivers or do they only work with the Wally's?
thanks again