Powerful DVR Systems

The DishTV Hopper 3 is Revealed at CES 2016 to Record 16 Shows at Once

Living room entertainment has been forever changed with the introduction of streaming technology, but the DishTV Hopper 3 is a DVR that looks to reinvigorate interest in cable TV. Capable of recording up to 16 shows at a time, the DishTV Hopper 3 DVR is designed to not use your existing bandwidth, while offering a multitude of recording options.

The internal storage of the DVR comes standard with 2TB, which is the equivalent of 500-hours of HD content that'll likely be enough for whole families and more. Ready to ship as of February 2016, the DishTV Hopper 3 DVR utilizes USB 3.0 to help increase the efficiency of data transfer speeds to be up to ten times faster than traditional means.

Multifunctional DVR Systems
Opportunity to develop DVRs that do more than just record multiple shows at once, such as integrating streaming services and voice commands.
Cloud-based DVR Systems
Opportunity to create DVRs that rely on cloud storage to offer unlimited recording options with user-friendly interfaces.
AI-enabled DVR Systems
Opportunity to incorporate artificial intelligence to personalize recording suggestions based on user's viewing habits and preferences.

Who This Affects Most

Television Broadcasting Industry
TV networks and cable providers can collaborate to develop DVRs that improve recording capabilities and offer new features to increase subscription/service rates.
Consumer Electronics Industry
Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to produce DVRs with enhanced storage capacities and speed to provide a better user experience.
Artificial Intelligence Industry
AI companies can partner with DVR manufacturers to develop systems that provide personalized recording suggestions based on user data and viewing habits.
SCORE
0.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 2%
Activity 9%
Freshness 8%

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