I knew Direct TV had been around longer than any other satellite TV provider, so I felt confident they knew the business well.

But what I didn't know was that they were planning to add 150 HD channels in the very near future. I was excited about that. They already offer over 900 hours of high definition programming every week. If you haven't seen HDTV, you can't even imagine the difference it makes in your TV watching.

One of the biggest advantages to subscribing to Direct TV is their exclusive offerings to their customers. One of my favorites, the NFL Sunday Ticket, can't be found anywhere else.

They also have interactive mix channels that let you watch up to 8 live broadcasts of sports, news or kid channels all at one time on the SAME screen! How awesome is that? I can tell you from first-hand experience, it's cool as hell.

I also get sneak peeks at brand new FX series, before they go on the air, just because I'm a Direct TV subscriber. Do I pay a little more for these exclusive benefits? Sure. And it's STILL a better buy than cable.

I went from having no premium movie channels to over 30, plus over 70 pay-per-view channels. I may never buy another movie ticket or make a trip to the video store again, not when I can order movies online, on the phone or with my remote!

Direct TV has international programming too, with 55 Spanish language channels as well as others from around the world, including Italian, Filipino, Caribbean, Greek, Russian, Vietnamese and several others.

Even my little girl loves Direct TV. At 2 years old, there's not much for her to enjoy on TV, but Direct TV has BabyFirstTV, especially designed for toddlers. It's commercial free, available 24/7, and supported by leading child development experts.

Finally, a Direct TV review wouldn't be complete without also mentioning their high-speed internet access. They've partnered with several big name providers like Verizon, AT &T , EarthLink and others to guarantee that Direct TV subscribers have all their communication needs met.

Now let's get to the big point -- how to order service and get the best deal possible.

You know how I mentioned above that some people will just walk into a car dealer and pay sticker price? Well, that's what just about any company would love to have you do, right?

But with Direct TV, you can drive the hardest bargain under the sun, and NEVER have to life more than one finger to click on your mouse.

(By the way -- sidenote: don't call and order the service unless you enjoy giving your social security number to someone you've never met, and letting them see your entire credit history. No thanks, right.)

Anyway, I started digging around online and found out that there's one page that's kind of hidden on Direct TV's site where they "stash" the best deal they're offering at the moment, and that page is right here (click on the link to check it out).

In the world of satellite TV systems, technology is constantly changing, and so are the deals being offered.

So do yourself a favor. Skip all the nonsense and sales pitches and everything else, and just click here to go straight to the best deal on Direct TV you'll find anywhere.

You can thank me later.