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DISH Disappointed with CBS' Interference with CNET's "Best of CES" Awards
LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)--
DISH's Hopper™ with Sling® Whole-Home HD DVR was disqualified from
CNET's "Best of CES (News - Alert)" awards program at the last minute today because
CNET's parent, CBS Corp., is in litigation with DISH regarding Hopper's
consumer-friendly Prime Time Any Time and the AutoHop™
commercial-skipping features.
After CNET posted a review entitled "Dish Hopper with Sling: HD DVR
almost has it all," Hopper with Sling was named a finalist by CNET for
its Best of CES awards. Winners were named today at the Consumer
Electronics Show.
The following statement can be attributed to DISH CEO and President Joe
Clayton:
"We are saddened that CNET's staff is being denied its editorial
independence because of CBS' heavy-handed tactics. This action has
nothing to do with the merits of our new product. Hopper with Sling is
all about consumer choice and control over the TV experience. That CBS,
which owns CNET.com, would censor that message is insulting to consumers.
"DISH is not afraid to stand up for consumer rights and we think that
Hopper with Sling will do well, despite the network's questionable
actions.
"We have had a long, productive relationship with CNET's editorial staff
and we look forward to continuing that relationship. We welcome their
unbiased evaluation and commentary of our products and services."
The new Hopper with Sling, unveiled at 2013 CES, delivers several
capabilities that improve the DISH experience at home and on the go by
allowing customers to watch live and recorded television anywhere on
Internet-connected tablets, smartphones and PCs at no additional charge
using the Hopper's new built-in Sling capabilities as well as move
recorded television to an iPad for viewing withou an Internet
connection.
Links:
Images attached:
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CNET Review - "Dish Hopper with Sling: HD DVR almost has it all"
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CNET Tweet - DISH Hopper with Sling Nominated for "Best of CES" award
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CNET List of Finalist - DISH Hopper with Sling (Included)
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CNET List of Finalist - DISH Hopper with Sling (Removed)
About DISH
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH
Network L.L.C., provides approximately 14.042 million satellite TV
customers, as of Sept. 30, 2012, with the highest quality programming
and technology with the most choices at the best value, including HD
Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy the largest high definition line-up
with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international
channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network
Corporation's subsidiary, Blockbuster L.L.C., delivers family
entertainment to millions of customers around the world. DISH Network
Corporation is a Fortune 200 company. Visit www.dish.com.
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