Direct TV Receivers

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Direct TV Receivers

Direct TV receivers work with the Direct TV satellite to decode the signals you need to watch DirecTV programming. Pretty basic, right?

Well, yes, unless you want to start adding a few perks like HD programming or DVR capability - two options that more and more TV viewers are coming to see as essential. But let's start with the basics.

For many people the choice of where to get their television programming comes down to two choices -- Direct TV or a local cable service (You can throw DISH Network in there as well).

Direct TV is becoming a more and more popular choice due to the large number of channels that are available and the price difference between DirecTV and cable (DirecTV is almost always cheaper).

There are several different kinds of Direct TV receivers available and it is important that you understand what is available so that you can make the right choice for you and your home.

So let's dive in...

If You Don't Have DirecTV Yet, Do We Have Some Great News for You! 

If you're already a DirecTV subscriber you can skip this section.

But if you're not, you're going to love this!

DirecTV is offering one of the best deals we've seen in many years around here.

Hundreds of channels, hundreds of dollars in free receiver upgrades, and they'll even write you a check for $100 just for giving them a try.

Why are they doing this?

Here's a little secret -- the months of May and June are slow times for them (basically because it's between the start of baseball season and the start of football season).

So take advantage of them while you can!

Get the Details Here

UPDATE! 6-5-07 DirecTV just upped the ante on this one. New subscribers also now get a free portable DVD player when you order online.

Cool New Option for DirecTV Subscribers 

Here's an integrated Direc TV receiver that's part of a pretty kick-butt LCD TV.

Could be a nice solution if you want an all-in-one unit...

Direct TV Receivers 

More Options than Cable Allow You to Customize Your TV Experience

The free receiver that you receive when you sign up for Direct TV is generally the most basic version. But there's one very important point to make here...

DirecTV is currently running a pretty amazing deal where you can get a receiver upgrade worth around $300.

Visit DirecTV to check it out now while this deal is still around.

But back to the basic model you'll get if you don't get a special deal when you sign up.

It allows the viewers to get over 300 channels, but does not have many of the extra features that the more expensive receivers have. This is by far the most common and most popular receiver that Direct TV consumers have.

Most Direct TV providers offer it free when you sign up for their service, but there are other receivers that offer you more features, you only have to be willing to spend a little more.

A DVR receiver offers viewers the opportunity to record shows when they are not able to watch a show because they are not home or because they are watching something on a different channel.

The TIVO powered DVR receiver even has the ability to record shows that may appeal to you based on shows that you recorded previously. You can pause live television and pick up when you are ready to return to the show or you can pause, rewind, or watch the show in slow motion.

All of these features make this receiver a very good choice for consumers who really love watching television and having some control over how and when you watch it.

The receiver with DVR is the middle priced Direct TV satellite receiver.

A more expensive receiver features a DVR and high definition capabilities. I'm sure you're familiar with HDTV, but just to sum it up -- this offers a crisp, clear, and more detailed picture, digital surround sound, and it makes the most of the popular high definition television.

The DVR offers you a great deal of television viewing flexibility, too. You have the choice of getting it complete with the digital video recorder or not, depending upon your needs.

Both of these receivers are at the top of the price range and feature list for watching Direct TV.

Direct TV offers you many features over regular cable television. This is why many people choose to have it installed in their own homes.

And the ability to choose your Direct TV receiver will enable you to have the television viewing experience that you have always wanted. Nothing is better th

More Insider Direct TV Info 

Dish Network vs Direct TV
One of our other pages here on Squidoo with information on choosing between Dish Network and Direct TV.
Dish Network vs Direct TV
Our sister site over on Hubpages with information on Dish Network and Direct TV deals.
Dish Network vs Direct TV - DigitalTVDojo
Our main parent site. Constantly updated with the latest money-saving offers from both satellite services.
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Another take on choosing the right Direct TV receiver for your needs.
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Very comprehensive breakdown of Direct TV receiver options.

 



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