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DirecTV Receiver - which one to choose

DirecTV is a satellite dish TV service provider, which uses state of the art technology. The provider is able to offer over 225 channels to business and homes that home the necessary equipment a remote control, a set top receiver and a satellite dish.

DIRECTV receivers do more than just change satellite TV channels. The newer models allow you record your favorite shows with the touch of a button on your remote, and watch your shows in high definition. Here's the lowdown on DIRECTV receivers.

Standard DIRECTV Receiver

This receiver lets you choose between 250 satellite TV channels. It features an on-screen guide that lets you see what's on TV, and parental control locks that allow you to restrict the shows your children watch. It also has a timer that automatically tunes in your favorite shows, and comes with a universal remote that allows you to control your TV, VCR, or DVD player.

This receiver is free when you order a DIRECTV satellite TV program package.

DIRECTV Plus DVR (digital video recorder) Receiver

This receiver has all the features of the SD Receiver plus it lets you record up to 100 hours of your favorite programs. You can pause live TV to get the phone or a snack, then return to your program. It features one-touch record, auto record, and it lets you pause and rewind live TV shows for up to 90 minutes. There's also a 14-day program guide that lets you search for your shows up to 14 days in advance.

This receiver is free when you order a DIRECTV satellite TV program package. You must have DIRECTV DVR service to use the DVR features.

DIRECTV HD (high definition) Receiver

This receiver has all the features of the SD receiver plus it allows you to watch all the shows that are broadcast in HD format, giving the clearest picture available. It also has a search feature that lets your search for shows by title, actor, or keyword, and a program guide that lets your search for shows up to seven days in advance.

This receiver is free when you order a DIRECTV satellite TV program package.

DIRECTV Plus HD DVR Receiver

This receiver gives you the best of both worlds - A DVR that lets you record your programs and a receiver that lets you watch your favorite programs in high definition. It has all the features of the HD receiver and the DVR receiver, plus you can record up to 200 hours of programming (50 hours in HD) and automatically record an entire season of your favorite shows.

This receiver is free when you order a DIRECTV satellite TV program package. You must have DIRECTV DVR service to use the DVR features.

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