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Lost and Found pt2

[Continuation of Lost and Found pt1 :)

The warnings on this part are a little more intense, so please be careful, and please let me know if I missed a tag or tagged something wrong.

Also, yes, I named Vada Squad after the U.S. state Nevada - because the youngest trooper of the squad is named Reno (the capital city of Nevada). lol.]

Authors: myself and @cc-4477commanderthire Characters: Commander Thire (them); CT-7386, Vada Squad (me) Word Count: 4k Rating: T+ TW: depicted depression and anxiety; referenced isolation (self-imposed and imposed by others); anxiety/panic attacks; mild dissociation; bullying; referenced past deaths (ocs); referenced assisted suicide; implied neglect

Mando'a Guide: Vor entye - thank you

Lost and Found pt1

The alarm of Thire’s comm beeps insistently to wake him up for his next shift.

86 wakes blearily to the familiar crackling of a comm going off - but something is wrong: he’s being held by someone he doesn’t immediately recognize, and he’s in a room that isn’t his.

He tenses and lets out a quiet whimper, afraid for a moment when all he can remember are different memories, different nightmares. Then the events of the last few hours come rushing back, and he finds himself relaxing back into Thire’s arms. 86 is safe here.

Thire groans and raises a hand to rub over his eyes. He looks down at his vod‘ika, grateful that the other didn‘t bolt in the middle of the night. “Good morning.”

His voice is still rough from sleep and he clears his throat before continuing, “Slept well?”

He, for one, will definitely have back aches and a stiff neck. Hopefully moving around won‘t hurt too much.

86 tries to nod, but pain shoots from the base of his skull up and around to settle just behind his eyes. He winces and sighs quietly, burrowing down against Thire’s sternum. There just isn’t time for a migraine this morning, and he’d rather not be more of an imposition.

But… he did sleep well. “Best sleep in months,” he admits quietly. “Kinda - Kinda sore now, though.”

Thire chuckles quietly, “I second that. I hope I‘ll be able to move my neck properly today.”

Without thinking he brings his hand up and lightly scratches the back of Wren‘s skull, “When does your next shift start?”

They still have some time until first shift because Thire‘s alarm goes off early to afford him some interrupted time to get work done.

86 goes boneless at the light touch, and he lets out a quiet sigh as the pressure in his head melts away. “That - That feels good, vor entye,” he mumbles.

He thinks a moment. “My shift is always -” He yawns, “always from 0800 to 2200 - later if there’s a gala or other event.” 86 frowns slightly. “What - What time is it?”

Thire moves his hand up 86‘s skull to reach different points and replies, “0600, no need to rush.”

He has ordered 86‘ squad to his office in an hour and decides to make himself a little more comfortable until then. So, Thire shifts until his back his straight on the floor and 86 is star-fished above him, “Ah, much better.”

It is a much comfier position than before, 86 realizes, and he gratefully arches his back like a tooka to stretch out the kinks before settling back down. He’s perfectly happy to doze here a little longer, basking in the warmth and comfort of a vod - a friend.

Thire reaches over and sets his comm to beep again in half an hour. He hugs his vod‘ika close once more and closes his eyes.

When it beeps again, he gently cards his fingers through 86‘ hair. “Let’s get some breakfast, okay?”

86 sighs and reluctantly wakes up. All he wants to do is snuggle back into that warmth, but Thire is right: it’s time to get up. He drags himself into a sitting position and rubs the sleep-dirt from his eyes.

“Are we going to the mess?” he asks, voice a little rough with sleep.

“Yeah, I ordered your squad here for 0700. But we should still have enough time.” 86 definitely deserves a warning ahead of time. Though it‘s arguable if half an hour early is really ahead of time.

“You can use the fresher first, I need to check if the Senate‘s still standing,” Thire gestures and walks over to his desk to check his comm on an actual chair.

86 freezes in place, eyes and face suddenly blank. Inside, though, he’s panicking. He even feels slightly betrayed. “You - You ordered m-my squad here?”

It hasn’t been long at all - a few days - since his fight with Cory, since he confessed his original sin to Fox. He doesn’t know if he can face the rest of Vada Squad so soon, doesn’t know what Thire’s intentions are.

“Well, I understand why you acted out the way you did in the Senate. But the fall-out wasn’t fun to deal with, and I need all of you to be civil with each other, even if you dislike each other. That is necessary for the safety of all my men.” Thire understands that this is incredibly uncomfortable for 86 but Vada Squad needs to properly function together, reliably.

But first, “We’ll get some breakfast and then we’ll talk to them. This won’t take long, I promise.”

He gently places his hand on 86’ shoulder and squeezes reassuringly.

86 looks away guiltily. He hadn’t meant to cause more problems for his commander, and he wasn’t even the one who technically started it - but he hadn’t ended it, either, or even brought it to Thire’s attention sooner. This conversation with his squad is, as much as he might hate to admit it, necessary.

(He told Thire he trusts him; now he has to show it.)

He nods and leans briefly into the hand on his shoulder before stepping away to use the ‘fresher. When 86 is finished, he waits awkwardly by the door for Thire.

Thire closes his pad with a sigh; today is going to be a long day. He stands up and stretches until his shoulders pop back into place and smiles at 86, “Let‘s go and get some caff, shall we?”

He leads the way to the cafeteria which is still mostly empty because it‘s almost one and a half hours until the start of first shift. There isn‘t a cue and they can get their breakfast right away. Thire leads them to a table at the back of the room where the Commanders usually sit (when they actually come and eat something other than ration bars).

86 follows quietly. With how early it is, no one even gives them a second glance as they get their food and take their seats. He sits with his back to the wall so that he can see as much of the room as possible - a habit born from before he had his implants and needed to see to ‘hear’ people; now it offers a sense of safety in an environment he’s not entirely familiar with.

Still not feeling terribly hungry, 86 chooses instead to sip at his caf. For once, it’s the perfect temperature right away: just hot enough to sting the tip of his tongue. That doesn’t keep it from tasting awful, though.

“I should - I should try to get the kitchens stocked with proper caf,” he comments idly. “I get better stuff in the - the lower levels all the time.” He takes another sip and grimaces. “Not that - that I really like caf.” Is he rambling a little to fill the silence? Yes. Will he stop? No. He needs something to distract him from the upcoming meeting with his squad.

Thire listens and prepares his food. “I usually steal my caff from Fox‘s secret stash. But don‘t tell him that. Besides, if you don‘t like caf, have you ever tried tea? My Captain once acquired some and it was quite nice.”

He checks his chrono to see if they still have time. 86 probably isn‘t eating out of nervousness so Thire decides to sneak him out some food, for afterwards.

86 nods. “I’ve had tea a few times. Plenty of - of senators prefer it, and many of them like to offer me some while - while I’m translating to help keep me from losing my voice. I have a couple blends that I prefer, but other - other than those, I don’t much like tea.”

His smile is small and a little strained, but it’s honest. “If I were to choose my - my favorite drink, though, it would be Correlian whiskey - and not the cheap stuff. The good stuff, all - all butter-smooth and burn. Alderaani wine isn’t bad either, and Pantoran mulled cider? Perfect. It has - has just a hint of spice to kick your palette, and it’s a little tart to go with the sweet. And - And if you warm it up on a - a cold day, it’s even better.”

He watches Thire check his chrono and resists the urge to ask for the time or check his own; if he doesn’t look, he can pretend the squad meeting is further off than it is.

“You have a fine taste. Personally, I‘m used to rotgut of any kind and enjoy a beer every once in a while,” Thire replies with a smile. He‘s glad that 86 feels comfortable enough to ramble to him.

Thire finishes up his food, “Are you sure you don‘t want any? There is still plenty of time.”

And he knows from experience that it is better not to enter these sorts of conversations on an empty stomach.

86 shrugs. “I’m a - a little spoiled spending all day in the Senate Building -” And the lower levels when he can get down there, but Thire doesn’t know that, “especially around the senators who don’t hate clones. Certain - Certain favors can result in good benefits, too.” He eyes Thire thoughtfully for a moment; he’ll have to get something special for him after all this trouble.

He grimaces down at his tray at the question, stomach clenching. At this point he’d almost rather just be sick to get it out of his system. “I think…” 86 sighs and chokes down a couple more bites of food before pushing the tray a little. He admits softly, “I d-don’t think I can - can eat anymore.”

“That‘s okay, you don‘t have to.”, Thire gets up and cleans their tablets away but bags two bread rolls. He‘ll force feed them to 86 before sending his vod‘ika on a senate shift without having eaten something.

He comes back to the table and together they walk to Thire‘s office. It‘s a couple minutes before 0700 when they reach it.

The knots in 86' stomach tighten as they near the room, and the insides of his gloves are clammy with sweat. 86 sucks in a sharp breath that does nothing to loosen the tight band around his lungs or the tight stretch of his skin over his bones or the anxious stutter of his heart. Standing in the middle of the room, he flexes his fingers; his hands are shaking.

At 0700 sharp, there is a series of precise, even raps on the door. Instantly 86 changes, posture straightening, shoulders relaxing, face adopting an expressionless mask. He looks calm and composed - exactly like the perfect soldier he is expected to be in the Senate Building.

And he hates that this is how he instinctively presents himself to his squad.

“Come in”, Thire calls out. He leans against his desk in a relaxed posture and takes in each of the incoming troopers, “Do you know why I called you here?”

Streak, the sergeant of the squad, waits for the nine other troopers following him to enter and remove their buckets before answering. All 10 pairs of eyes flick to 86, each expression varying. Streak's expression is blank while at least two others look irritated, and the youngest trooper looks carefully bored.

86 pretends not to notice any of it.

"I'm going to assume," Streak replies neutrally, "judging by his presence, that this has something to do with the altercation between Corporals Cory and 86."

One of the troopers who had glared at 86 hisses snitch under his breath, and 86 only barely controls the flinch that runs through him.

“This isn‘t about Corporal Cory or the altercation at the senate a couple days ago.”, Thire replies. His voice is cold as ice and his face is a careful, well-practised mask, “This is about the behaviour I just witnessed. None of you are shinies. Yet, you still act as such.

“You deliberately, without being prompted, discussed a private, internal squad matter in front of a superior officer. And you have shown that you also will do that in front of Natborns. Do you know what that means? It means that you‘ll be decommissioned sooner rather than later."

Thire fixes his eyes on every single one of them. “I had a private conversation with Corporal 86, and I‘ll also have one with Corporal Cory. But the rest of you are apparently no better.” He lets his disappointment be heard audibly.

Streak stiffens and slowly turns to glare heatedly at the trooper who had hissed before. "In front of natborns? Cory, you utreekov! What were you thinking?!"

Cory bristles. "What was I thinking? How is this my fault? 86 is the one who's got a problem!"

86' head ducks just a little, eyes now trained low on the opposite wall.

Thire watches them calmly argue with each other before his eyes. “So, you not only argue in front of superiors, but you also specifically use names so that I couldn‘t possibly save any of you by fixing the roll call afterwards? Congratulations, you‘re all dead men walking.”

Cory snorts and mutters, “Then we’ll be just like the bastard’s first two squads and his batch.”

One of the other troopers, one who hadn’t spoken yet, rounds on him in shock. “Cory!”

86 hears it as if from far away, head ringing, ears staticky. His hands are trembling - all of him is - and nothing but the painful tripping of his heart and constriction of his lungs is real to him anymore.

Vada Squad is not his first, or even his second. On Geonosis, the three survivors of his squad, including himself, had been reassigned to different posts. His first squad in the Guard was killed on patrol - while he was on duty in a different part of the Senate Building. All of that is information available to his sergeant who, with his permission, had shared it with the others. 86 thinks that might have been a mistake.

Words filter back in through the jumbled mess in his brain.

“- heard what he said in Lock Up!” Ah. That would be Ember, a sister and twin to Flare, the vod currently holding her back from punching Cory. “You can’t just - How can you still think that?! It wasn’t his fault!”

“He still killed them!” Cory is being held back by Streak and Waffle, the squad’s other sister. “How can we trust anyone who would kill vode at all? And he’s never here! How can we trust that aruetti to have our backs if he just ignores us all the time?!”

86 stands frozen, drifting numb and apart from the scene in front of him. A low throb is building behind his eyes, and he realizes distantly that tears are slipping down his cheeks, silent and unnoticed. This is why he never came forward, never said anything. He just wanted to keep this from happening… He didn’t want them to fall apart.

“Enough!” Thire‘s voice booms through the room. “Every single one of you is a disgrace to the Guard. I expect you to be better. You will be punished accordingly. Dismissed.

“Corporal Cory, report to my office after shift ends. And I want a serious explanation for your behaviour. 86‘ past won‘t convince me.”

Once the others have filtered out he turns back to 86 and places his hands on the shoulders of the vod. Slowly he guides 86 to sit on the floor and pushes his head between his legs. Softly he begins talking to him, “There you go, you‘re alright. It‘s going to be alright.”

86 focuses on the buzz of Thire’s voice and his own breathing, which is deceptively calm. It takes a few minutes before the numbness begins to fade, melting back from the tips of his fingers and toes back up his limbs until he thinks he might be able to move again.

The moment the numbness fades completely, it releases the steel band around his chest, and he folds in on himself with an actual sob; he’s still shaking, and he can feel his tears soaking the collar of his blacks where they’ve rolled down his neck. He’s a mess.

“I’m sorry,” he gasps. He doesn’t know what he’s apologizing for - his squad, his part in this disaster, his reaction to it - he doesn’t know.

Thire simply pulls him close and puts 86‘ head in the crook of his neck, “Nothing to be sorry for, vod‘ika. You did good.”

He gently rubs 86‘ back and continues to talk to him quietly. The position isn‘t exactly comfortable, given that they're both in full kit, but he keeps a tight grip on his brother nevertheless.

Just like the night before, it takes some time before 86 has calmed down some. Despite the uncomfortable position, he leans heavily on his commander, not quite able to hold himself up.

“W-What - What happens - happens now?” he hiccups. The hard plastic of Thire’s kit digs into him, but the discomfort helps ground him in the present moment, and he never wants to leave. More quietly he admits, forehead pressed against the unarmored stretch of Thire’s neck, “I don’t know what to do.”

“You‘re not alone, 86. Corporal Cory might be angry and hateful, but some of your squadmates defended you. And that means there is hope.” Thire pauses and lightly scratches 86‘ head.

“Part of the problem is that you‘ve never found each other as a squad. And, I know that that‘s a lot to ask, but maybe try and seek them out a little. For example, that sister of yours who defended you against Cory, I‘m sure she would like to spend some time with you, hmm?”

Thire’s going to seek her out and ask her to include 86 occasionally, he thinks. His vod‘ika isn‘t exactly socially confident, and there is a lot of baggage in his squad relationships.

86 laughs a little wetly, a little more of the tension melting as Thire scratches at his head. “Ember. I - m-maybe. She’s - She’s good. She’s n-never been - never been cruel like C-Cory or cold like Waffle and Tax. Ember and her twin, Flare, they both - they both have s-stopped Cory from being too h-hurtful before, though they l-let the antagonism and - and passive aggressiveness slide.”

He exhales shakily and presses closer. “S-Streak… He’s just bitter. He tried to - to get Cory and I to stop, at first, but when n-nothing changed, he became irritated. The longer he spent with Cory, the m-more he - he subconsciously began to believe what was being said, and he started blaming m-me for how Cory an-and I could never get along.”

“Reno, our youngest, he’s - he’s good though,” 86 admits softly. “Poor - Poor kid just got thrust into the m-middle of this shit. He doesn’t talk to me because he doesn’t want C-Cory and the others to - to be mad at him, too.”

Thire slowly rubs up and down 86‘ back, and hums along soothingly. He‘s glad that 86 is talking to him and listens attentively.

“I‘m sure they don‘t always hang around as a big group, so you can talk a little to the twins, hmm?”

He doesn‘t want to jostle them too much but needs to shift slightly to prevent his leg from falling asleep before he hugs 86 close once more, “Do you have anything you‘re interested in? Something you could enjoy spending your time doing?”

86 makes quiet, thoughtful noise. “May-Maybe. I can - I can try? Talking to them, I mean. It can’t be that hard, r-right?”

He uses Thire’s shifting to remove at least the chest and back pieces of his armor; the edges were starting to dig into him uncomfortably with the way he was pressing close to the commander. 86 relaxes into the hug, and when Thire asks his next question, he flushes and tucks his face against Thire’s neck. It’s so easy to talk to Thire - though that might have something to do with the way 86 feels sort of drunk on the closeness and the friendship and the caring.

“I - I like flowers,” he mumbles, a little embarrassed, “growing them. Other plants too, but flowers mostly. The science is fascinating, the process cathartic, and - and plants make sense. People d-don’t, even though I work with them all day. With plants, I just - I just know when somethin’ will work or not, if it needs more water or light, and they - they don’t want anything from me. Just…” 86’ sigh shudders slightly, and his voice becomes smaller. “I can - I can say no, and they can’t be mad at me. They’re simple.”

86 knows he sounds a little crazy, talking about the plants as if they’re something close to sentient, but to him they are. He wouldn’t know how to explain how he really does just have a knack for the plants he grows - an instinct, even. It’s just how it’s always been.

Thire smiles, “Plants are a good interest to have. Do you have someplace where you grow them yourself?”

Belatedly he realizes that that is probably a threatening question coming from a superior and adds, “You don‘t have to tell me where, and I won‘t go looking for them.”

He reaches up and softly ruffles 86 hair and tucks his vod‘ika even closer. If he could he would hold him close and just never let go again. Hide him from the world and protect him from its cruelty. It pains him physically that he can‘t.

The question makes that familiar anxiety build in his chest again - but Thire’s next words soothe it away. Still, he hesitates before answering.

“I - I do. I found a place out of the way where no one would - would stumble across it, and I found ways to get w-water there without using the Guard’s rations. I… I know some people who were able to - to supply me with various things I might need. And now…” 86 hums, eyes slipping closed again. “It’s safe for me there. I like to - to take my food down there at night after shift, and I - I like sleeping there, too,” he admits softly. “No one who hates me, and I have less nightmares.”

“I am glad you have found something worthwhile to spend your time with. I‘m sure you‘ll also find people in time to share your hobby with you, vod‘ika.” Even though Thire doesn‘t want to, he lets go of 86 and helps him to stand up. “Sadly, shift starts in 5 minutes and we both have meetings to attend to. So I‘m afraid we have to go now.”

As they leave the office Thire stops and knocks their heads together in a keldabe, “I‘ll always be there if you need me or just want to talk with someone. Don‘t you dare forget that.”

86 gratefully accepts the help up even though he finds he doesn’t want to go. For once, he doesn’t want to leave the presence of a vod - the very thought makes him want to curl into himself all over. But he stands up and puts his front and back plates back on, tugging his armor into something straight and presentable for the day.

The unexpected keldabe has emotion swelling up from the bottom of his stomach until it presses against the inside of his chest, throat, eyes until he wants to cry all over again. This is what it’s like to be wanted. He’d very nearly forgotten.

He leans hard into the keldabe, eyes scrunched shut and breath stuttering harshly as he tries to control his tears. “Vor entye,” he breathes. 86 blinks rapidly as he draws back and musters a smile. “I - I’ll try not to forget. And i-if I do, I’ll…” He squares his shoulders, helmet tucked under his arm, eyes glinting determinedly, “I’ll f-find you, sir. Promise.”

86 relaxes, smile coming back a little stronger and brighter - truer - than before. Then he turns and begins making his way to the Rotunda. They really will be late if they don’t hurry.

Thire smiles after him before turning around and walking to his own first meeting of the day.

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● ‘PrimeTime Anytime’ The Hopper can record primetime programs. It will automatically record your favorite shows, as they appear each week. This feature also allows you to watch primetime shows up to eight days after they have aired. You can even permanently save some of your content if you wish. The ‘Primetime Anytime’ recordings will not be included in your DVR capacity either. ● AutoHop feature allows you to skip commercials on recorded programs. This is specifically for local channels and for pre-recorded shows in their exclusive ‘Primetime Anytime’ setup. ● Joeys: You can also add extra receivers to your Hopper. These are called Joeys, and they will link up to the main DVR unit so you can play back items in other spots around your home. ● Alexa Integration: The Hopper 3 works with Amazon Alexa to allow voice controlling even without the remote. This is an immensely convenient feature which is very popular among Hopper Users. ● DISH Anywhere is an app that allows you to use your mobile app to view your DVR recordings on any device. This is especially handy for frequent travelers. ● The SRS TruVolume system works well to keep the volume of your TV at a steady level. It automatically controls the volume of whatever show you are watching, preventing the levels from spiking as you switch from one channel to the other. ● MultiView/Sports Bar: The Hopper 3’s powerful processor allows you to watch up to four separate channels on one screen. The feature is sometimes called Sports Bar Mode, but it works with any channel, not just sports. It is also great for following breaking news from several sources at once.

The DirecTV Genie’s special features include:

● The 72-hour rewind feature allows you to watch shows you forgot to record. ● Pause/rewind live TV ● NFL Sunday Ticket An exclusive access to NFL Sunday Ticket is one of the distinctive features of Genie. None of the other service providers offer this. Sport lovers all over the world are appreciating this service from DirecTV. ● DirecTV’s Mix Channels are special sports channels that can pull in up to eight channels from different networks and put them all on the screen at once. This is a great feature for game day.This takes MultiView to the next level. ● Genie Sports feature combines all your favorite sports programming into one spot. It’s very convenient for sports fanatics. ● Picture-in-Picture is not something new, but the Genie does it really well: it can display two channels side by side by splitting your screen in two. This provides a lot of convenience if you have just one screen at your home but you and your partner want to see different channels. ● Genie App: Their app allows you to use your phone as a remote. ● On-Demand streaming system: The Genie offers an On-Demand streaming system which will allow you to watch shows that are on the VOD network at any time. It allows you to watch shows up to five weeks after they air. You can scan the guide for information on the programming that will appear up to two weeks in advance. Additionally, you can set recordings for those times in the future. ● Recommendations Feature: The Genie also has a recommendations feature, which will recommend shows to you based on what you have already seen. ● ENERGY STAR certified: Although it is not a feature but it's definitely worth mentioning that DIRECTV is the only TV provider to earn the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for its television receivers. If environmental health is important to you, this is something you should consider before making a purchase.

10. Mobile App DISH Hopper 3 Mobile App: The Dish Hopper’s mobile app, known as ‘DISH Anywhere’, allows you to watch live TV on your phone, tablet or laptop. But it does not offer remote control functions like the Genie one does.Nonetheless, you can use your app to manage your DVR recordings from anywhere.

DirecTV Genie Mobile App: This is one of the highest rated Satellite TV provider apps with 4.7/5 stars on the App Store. Apart from all the typical features that a mobile app offers, you can use it to watch your favourite shows on the go, manage your DVR recordings and use it as a remote as well. As the actual remote controller does not provide the voice control feature, like the Hopper one does, this app comes handy in this regard.

Comparison Table To sum it all up, here is an easy to read comparison chart for you to recall all the most important specifications and features listed above and helps you in making your final decision.

Feature DISH DirecTV DVR Hopper 3 Genie 4K Ultra HD streaming YES YES Local programming YES YES Built-in Storage Capacity 2 TB (2000 GB) 1 TB (1000 GB) Recording capacity HD Up to 500 hrs. HD Up to 200 hrs. HD Recording capacity SD Upto 2000 hrs. SD Upto 500 hrs. SD Expandable storage YES YES USB Ports 3 2 Ethernet Jacks 2 1 Voice Controlled Remote Controller YES NO Backlit keys on remote YES NO Remote Locator Feature YES NO Infrared and Radio Frequency technology on Remote Controller NO YES Simultaneous Recordings 16 5 Unique Viewings 16 4 Maximum TV connections 7 8 Channel Count Upto 290+ Upto 330+ Price $59.99–$94.99/month $64.99 – $124.99 per month Languages 29 8 Alexa Integration YES NO 72-hour rewind feature NO YES NFL Sunday Ticket NO YES Picture-in-Picture YES YES Auto-skip recorded commercials Yes (after 24 hours) NO On Demand YES YES Home security NO YES Apps Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Dish Music & more. NO Watch Anywhere-supported devices Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, Android Phone, Android Tablets, Kindle Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, Android Phone, Android Tablets, Kindle (Watch Anywhere on DirecTV requires extra GenieGo hardware) Final Verdict Well, now it's time for our final verdict. Easily, the DISH TV Hopper 3 is the clear winner in our eyes, if you generally watch TV for entertainment or have other family members in your home. But if you are a Sports enthusiast, then DirecTV Genie is the way to go! Not only because of its free NFL Sunday Ticket, but also there are a lot of different sports related features. With this detailed review we are sure you will make the right decision according to your own personal needs and preferences. Happy shopping!

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Available IPTV Service Provider

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Interactive TV guide: Another advantage over analog cable is the ability to get a program schedule for almost all channels throughout the day with an accurate display of when something starts and ends, as well as a channel program schedule for a few days in advance.

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Recording content: If you are unable to watch an event, series, movie, or the like, there is an option to schedule a recording of the content so that you can view it at another time when it suits you. The recording is not limited to one channel, but you can schedule a recording for multiple channels at the same time.

Parental Control: This option is used to set a code on content and channels to control what your children are allowed to watch and what they are not allowed to watch. The ban can be applied depending on the channel, show, or even the time of day, which is especially useful if you don’t want your children to watch something on TV until late at night.

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HD service: You'll need to upgrade to this type of service if you want to watch a certain number of channels in high definition, which provides a much higher level of detail, a better and sharper picture, and more vibrant colors.

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Disadvantages Although the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages, one should know a few of them:

Dependency on the speed of the internet: IPTV uses the same technology as other types of data used to send and receive information (Internet Protocol). Due to this fact, the TV may occasionally experience loss or delay. Your experience can be much worse if your connection is not fast enough.

IPTV lists of suspicious origin—Although, as we have said, there are free lists and paid legal ones, many IPTV lists have a suspicious origin. In some cases, the user who contracted the service illegally redirects illegal playback of movies or series on streaming platforms or IPTV channels, often charging money for it.They record the signal directly from the air or even record it from a legal IPTV user, recode it, and resend it.

Websites: These sites sometimes contain Trojans, spyware, and advertisements, as well as cryptocurrency miners that are installed on your computer.

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Dish Hopper 3 vs. DirecTV Genie

Any Television lover would agree that Satellite TVs are truly a blessing. In today's fast-paced world, we want to enjoy every luxury but can't afford to waste any time; as they rightly say, ‘Time is the new money.’ Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is an excellent choice to enjoy your favorite TV shows but at your preferred time and day.

Dish Hopper 3 and DirecTV Genie are two of the best options out there available in the market. If you are planning to invest in the best Satellite TV for your home and can’t decide which one to buy among these two, then you have certainly come to the right place.

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Comparison between Dish Hopper 3 and DirecTV Genie:

Both of these Satellite TVs are at the top of their game and have home HD DVR systems with 4K Ultra HD support, but they have distinctive features. We have put together this easy buyer’s guide and noted all the defining features of each of these Satellite TVs.

Let’s take a detailed look at their differences and similarities so that it would be a lot easier for you to make a well-informed decision.

1. Storage capacity

The DISH Hopper 3 offers 2 TB (2000 GB) of storage space, which is almost 500 hours of stored HD content and about 2000 hours of SD. This is the highest storage capacity offered by any satellite service provider, giving an upper hand to DISH TV in this area over any other satellite TV.

Both DVRs can have expandable storage space with an external hard drive. But DISH is a clear winner here when it comes to built-in storage space.

2. Connectivity ports and outputs

DISH TV has 3 USB ports and 2 Ethernet jacks, and one eSATA port in terms of connectivity. The outputs include Coaxial digital, optical digital, stereo, HDMI, component as well as composite video.

3. Remote Controller

The DISH TV Hopper Voice Remote has a simple design and is small and handy. It also has a touchpad in the middle. It has an amazing voice control feature, which the Genie remote controller lacks. The backlit keys add an extra oomph to the plain old remote and make it very easy to use in the dark.

Not only do the backlights serve the purpose of easy readability of keys in dim lights, but they also come in handy when finding your remote in the dark. There is a special button on your Hopper DVR that serves as a Remote Locator. Just push it in case you have lost your remote controller, and not only will it light up but also start blinking and beeping, making it extremely easy to find. How cool is that, right?

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The Genie remote controller now comes with infrared and radio frequency technology, which allows better communication between your remote and receiver. The inclusion of this latest technology helps in avoiding common remote control problems like the TV not directly aligning with the remote. Infrared technology allows signals to go through cabinets, windows as well as doors easily.

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4. User-Interface

DISH Hopper 3 has a very modern look to it. With its integrated streaming services it offers a cohesive and pleasing experience to its users. It has a black and red grid. With its easy to use filters for genre, shows and even actors it is convenient to browse through your favourite TV content. Additionally, it includes other streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, and Pandora.

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5. Recording capabilities

The DISH Hopper offers a DVR setup that lets you record upto 16 shows live. It can connect to maximum 7 TVs and is able to display upto 16 unique viewings. The Hopper is an ideal choice for big families or those households where multiple roommates live together. It allows independent viewing on each connected receiver, so everybody can watch their favourite shows or movies at a time in your home.

6. Number of channels

DISH Hopper 3 offers 290+ channels, exact number ranges between different packages. Whereas, on DirectTV Genie you can view maximum 330+ channels and it offers more sports programming than Dish Hopper. DirecTV is a clear winner in this regard if you love exploring new channels and shows all the time.

7. Price

Dish service costs around $59.99–$94.99/month for a 2 years contract and if you are opting for Hopper 3 (+$5.00/month). DISH prices are also quite affordable as compared to its other counterparts. RSN Surcharge up to $3/mo. applies to AT120+ and higher packages and varies based on location

8. Languages

DISH Hopper 3 supports 29 different languages ranging from Spanish and Italian to all the way to Urdu and Hindi. This feature appeals to greater public and especially immigrants with different native languages.

9. Unique Features

The DISH Hopper 3 have some exclusive special features which are listed below:

● AutoHop feature allows you to skip commercials on recorded programs. This is specifically for local channels and for pre-recorded shows in their exclusive ‘Primetime Anytime’ setup.

● Joeys: You can also add extra receivers to your Hopper. These are called Joeys, and they will link up to the main DVR unit so you can play back items in other spots around your home.

● Alexa Integration: The Hopper 3 works with Amazon Alexa to allow voice controlling even without the remote. This is an immensely convenient feature which is very popular among Hopper Users.

● DISH Anywhere is an app that allows you to use your mobile app to view your DVR recordings on any device. This is especially handy for frequent travelers.

● The SRS TruVolume system works well to keep the volume of your TV at a steady level. It automatically controls the volume of whatever show you are watching, preventing the levels from spiking as you switch from one channel to the other.

● MultiView/Sports Bar: The Hopper 3’s powerful processor allows you to watch up to four separate channels on one screen. The feature is sometimes called Sports Bar Mode, but it works with any channel, not just sports. It is also great for following breaking news from several sources at once.

The DirecTV Genie’s special features include:

● The 72-hour rewind feature allows you to watch shows you forgot to record.

● Pause/rewind live TV

● NFL Sunday Ticket An exclusive access to NFL Sunday Ticket is one of the distinctive features of Genie. None of the other service providers offer this. Sport lovers all over the world are appreciating this service from DirecTV.

● DirecTV’s Mix Channels are special sports channels that can pull in up to eight channels from different networks and put them all on the screen at once. This is a great feature for game day.This takes MultiView to the next level.

● Genie Sports feature combines all your favorite sports programming into one spot. It’s very convenient for sports fanatics.

● Picture-in-Picture is not something new, but the Genie does it really well: it can display two channels side by side by splitting your screen in two. This provides a lot of convenience if you have just one screen at your home but you and your partner want to see different channels.

● Genie App: Their app allows you to use your phone as a remote.

● On-Demand streaming system: The Genie offers an On-Demand streaming system which will allow you to watch shows that are on the VOD network at any time. It allows you to watch shows up to five weeks after they air. You can scan the guide for information on the programming that will appear up to two weeks in advance. Additionally, you can set recordings for those times in the future.

● Recommendations Feature: The Genie also has a recommendations feature, which will recommend shows to you based on what you have already seen.

● ENERGY STAR certified: Although it is not a feature but it's definitely worth mentioning that DIRECTV is the only TV provider to earn the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for its television receivers. If environmental health is important to you, this is something you should consider before making a purchase.

10. Mobile App

DISH Hopper 3 Mobile App: The Dish Hopper’s mobile app, known as ‘DISH Anywhere’, allows you to watch live TV on your phone, tablet or laptop. But it does not offer remote control functions like the Genie one does.Nonetheless, you can use your app to manage your DVR recordings from anywhere.

Comparison Table

To sum it all up, here is an easy to read comparison chart for you to recall all the most important specifications and features listed above and helps you in making your final decision.

Feature

DISH

DirecTV

DVR

Hopper 3

Genie

4K Ultra HD streaming

YES

Local programming

YES

Built-in Storage Capacity

2 TB (2000 GB)

1 TB (1000 GB)

Recording capacity HD

Up to 500 hrs. HD

Up to 200 hrs. HD

Recording capacity SD

Upto 2000 hrs. SD

Upto 500 hrs. SD

Expandable storage

YES

USB Ports

Ethernet Jacks

Voice Controlled Remote Controller

YES

Backlit keys on remote

YES

Remote Locator Feature

YES

Infrared and Radio Frequency technology on Remote Controller

YES

Simultaneous Recordings

Unique Viewings

Maximum TV connections

Channel Count

Upto 290+

Upto 330+

Price

$59.99–$94.99/month

$64.99 – $124.99 per month

Languages

Alexa Integration

YES

72-hour rewind feature

YES

NFL Sunday Ticket

YES

Picture-in-Picture

YES

Auto-skip recorded commercials

Yes (after 24 hours)

On Demand

YES

Home security

YES

Apps

Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Dish Music & more.

Watch Anywhere-supported devices

Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, Android Phone, Android Tablets, Kindle

Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, Android Phone, Android Tablets, Kindle (Watch Anywhere on DirecTV requires extra GenieGo hardware)

Final Verdict

Well, now it's time for our final verdict. Easily, the DISH TV Hopper 3 is the clear winner in our eyes, if you generally watch TV for entertainment or have other family members in your home. But if you are a Sports enthusiast, then DirecTV Genie is the way to go! Not only because of its free NFL Sunday Ticket, but also there are a lot of different sports related features. With this detailed review we are sure you will make the right decision according to your own personal needs and preferences. Happy shopping!

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