DISH Network HDTV Receiver
When you subscribe to DISH Network's satellite TV service you get all the equipment you need for satellite TV viewing - a dish and a four-room receiver system. But what if you want to watch your programs in high definition?
Well, you're in luck. You can upgrade your system and get an HDTV receiver for free when you place your order
DISH Network HDTV Receiver Features
DISH Network HDTV receivers have a host of features including:
* An integrated off-air tuner for high-definition and standard over-the-air reception.
* An electronic program guide with on-screen navigation so you can see what's on satellite TV.
* Parental locks so you can prevent your children from watching inappropriate programs.
* Interactive TV so you can watch six screens at once, and on-demand entertainment, games, shopping, news, sports, and weather.
* A universal remote control that operates your HDTV receiver, your television, your DVD player, and your VCR.
* Video and audio outputs so you can connect your receiver to your stereo or a home theater system.
* Dolby Digital Surround Sound for a three-dimensional listening experience.
* A telephone jack so you can receive pay-per-view programming.
DISH Network DVR/HDTV Receiver
DISH Network also offers a combination DVR (digital video recorder) and HDTV receiver, but this one's not free. It'll cost you $199.
A DISH Network DVR/HDTV receiver has all the features of the HDTV receiver mentioned above, plus the following:
* Digitally record up to 200 hours of your favorite shows (30 hours in high-definition mode).
* Record two programs at the same time while watching another program.
* Pause live TV so you can get a snack or answer the telephone, then resume watching TV when you're ready.
* PIP (picture-in-picture) so you can watch two shows at the same time.
* View and record programs on two separate TVs.
Bottom Line
If you want the clearest picture and the best sound when you watch satellite TV then DISH Network's free HDTV receiver is what you need. And if you want to record your favorite programs in digital format with the click of a button, and don't mind spending the extra $199, then DISH Network's DVR/HDTV will complete your satellite TV package.
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The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com, and has written extensively on free DISH Network HDTV receivers.
Free DISH Network HDTV Receiver Guide
DIRECTV HDTV Satellite Receiver Guide
DIRECTV will give you a free satellite TV system - a satellite dish and a four-room satellite receiver setup - when you subscribe to their service. They'll even throw in free installation.
But if you want to watch satellite TV in HD (high definition) format you'll need to get an HDTV receiver. The good news is DIRECTV is currently offering their basic HDTV receiver for free.
Here's what you get ...
DIRECTV HDTV Satellite Receiver Features
* Transmits HD broadcasts to your TV giving you the clearest picture available.
* Dolby Digital surround sound for three-dimensional audio.
* Combination tuner lets you watch both satellite and over-the-air HDTV channels.
* DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide lets you access all your HD channels with the touch of a button.
* Universal remote allows you to operate your satellite TV receiver, your television, your VCR, and your DVD player.
* Video and audio connections so you can hook up your satellite system to your stereo or your home theater system.
DIRECTV HDTV Satellite Receiver DVR Combination
The DIRECTV HD/DVR (digital video recorder) receiver lets you watch satellite TV in high definition and lets you record your favorite shows in digital format. This receiver costs $199, and comes with all the features of the HD receiver plus:
* You can pause and replay live TV, and digitally record your favorite programs with a click of your remote.
* A 250 GB hard drive lets you record up to 200 hours of regular programming or 30 hours of HD programming.
* Record two programs while watching a another program or a previously recorded program.
Bottom Line
If you want the most life-like picture and the most realistic sound when you watch DIRECTV, then you need a DIRECTV HDTV receiver. And if you want to record your favorite shows in digital format, and can afford the extra $199, you'll want to purchase the HD/DVR receiver.
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The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com and has written extensively on DIRECTV HDTV satellite receivers.