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DIRECTV customers who have an eligible DVR can send a record request online through directv.com or on their mobile phones at m.directv.com.

DIRECTV provides television entertainment to tens of thousands of commercial locations, including airports, hotels, restaurants, bars, hospitals and office buildings.

Every 8 seconds, someone switches to DIRECTV

If you have not experienced your favorite movies, shows and sports in HD, you have not seen anything yet.

If you are not already enjoying DIRECTV HD, here is what you need to start experiencing it today.

No matter what teams you follow, no matter where you live, DIRECTV has you covered.

Never miss a show. Watch and record all your favorites in HD.

Experience the best in premium programming on DIRECTV with 33 channels of HBO, SHOWTIME, Cinemax and Starz.

With DIRECTV premium programming, you have access to 31 premium movie channels from from HBO, SHOWTIME, Starz and Cinemax.

DIRECTV brings the world home to you.

DIRECTV delivers over 35 specialty sports networks and games on your TV.

Pick from two Chinese packages for Mandarin speakers which are Jadeworld™ and MandarinDirect II.

DIRECTV gives you an unbeatable TV experience and locks in your best price for one full year.

Catch over 600 different movies a month playing on 14 channels, including five in HD. Starz Super Pack has something for your whole family.

This Thanksgiving, turn your TV room into a game room. Play over 60 games on your TV FREE as long as you want. No additional equipment required.

DIRECTV has been ranked higher in customer satisfaction than cable by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

DIRECTV delivers a TV experience you cannot get with Dish Network or cable.

DIRECTV has original series and Hollywood hits no one else has.

Do not miss championship boxing matches and other once-in-a-lifetime events on DIRECTV Pay Per View.

See up to eight popular sports channels on a single screen and select any one to watch full screen.

Although DIRECTV equipment has multiple manufacturers and this complicates your choice somewhat, it also gives you the freedom to choose DIRECTV equipment.

When you program DIRECTV TiVo-like features, it will track and record your favorite shows whenever they are on the air.

Search and record is a DIRECTV receiver feature that allows you to quickly find your desired programming to record it.

DIRECT HDMI output, Component, S-Video, Composite, and Optical Audio outputs are available.

With DIRECTV, you do not need to choose between two shows to watch. You can see both shows and record two shows at once!

Listen to superb theaterquality sound with additional hardware.

Answer the phone or raid the fridge, and pause your TV for up to 90 minutes — then pick up just where you left off. Plus rewind and fast-forward in a snap.

Effortlessly records your favorite shows with a single button touch or on a moment’s notice. Also access favorite scenes in recordings instantly.

A DIRECTV receiver has parental controls that let you block programs you feel are unsuitable for your children.

Simply put, a DIRECTV DVR puts you in control of your TV by allowing you to watch your programs when you want to.

With an DIRECTV HDTV DVR you can view and log Caller ID info provided by your local phone company. .

Get the ultimate experience from your high definition television with DIRECTV HD equipment.

DIRECTV HD has the technology to bring the excitement of the game and the suspense of a thriller right into your living room.

HDTV on DIRECTV offers the ultimate surround sound experience with the latest Dolby Digital technology. The surround sound equipment required is sold separately.

The DIRECTV SATELLITE IN RG-6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack.

Using a DIRECTV HDTV DVR, you can record two shows at once while watching another recording.

A DIRECTV HDTV DVR has the capability to one-touch record, auto record, manual record and bookmark shows.

Digital and high-definition programming are not equal - HDTV provides much clearer picture and color.

Easily find and record off-air digital and HD programs using our advanced search features and the DIRECTV HDTV 14-day Advanced Program Guide

With a DIRECTV DVR, you can pause live TV for up to 30 minutes, rewind, use instant replay, watch programming in slow motion, and fast-forward through all recorded shows.

DIRECTV satellite TV is the first to bring true High Definition TV to the home with interactive guides and a Search Wizard find the shows of interest to you.

If you are a big pro football fan, subscribe to the DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket that offers unrivaled pro football programming.

While DIRECTV offers new state of the art high quality video quality all the time, m old monopolistic control over the cable markets for too long has resulted in cable companies offering poor service, fewer programming choices, lower quality, and high price increases.

Digital Cable requires an analog to digital conversion that limits system performance and degrades viewing quality compared to the DIRECTV 100% Digital Satellite delivery that creates strikingly sharp and clear digital picture images.

DIRECTV is consistently #1 in Customer Satisfaction according to JD Powers and Associates Syndicated Residential Satellite/Cable TV Customer Satisfaction Studies.

Although many cable subscribers are reasonably well satisfied with their service, many cable customers are unhappy with poor reception, frequent outages, limited channel selection, and high monthly fees for premium channels. DIRECTV is an excellent alternative.

If you are a pro basketball fan, get the DIRECTV NBA League Pass and watch more games than you could ever get on cable TV.

DIRECTV carries many foreign language, religious, and other niche channels that are not available from cable providers.

DIRECTV is on the cutting edge of Home Theater Technology as opposed to cable TV which is the blunt old edge of ancient TV technology.

Unlike cable receivers, all DIRECTV receivers deliver Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound and Dolby digital optical output is available on some satellite receivers.

You DO NOT need to pay for expensive satellite or DVR equipment to use DIRECTV. DIRECTV provides the equipment for you in your agreement that in essence leases the equipment to you for a monthly service fee.

DIRECTV has the NBA League Pass and NHL Center Ice packages. Dish Network does not offer nearly the number of the sports packages that DIRECTV offers.

DIRECTV offers several different types of HR22 HD DVR receivers that each have different specifications and uses. The higher model you select, the more hours of HD you can record.

Dish Network is far behind DIRECTV in the number of subscribers with only 11.2 million - about 5 million less than DIRECTV.

The DIRECTV HR22 100 to 165 HD DVR has more memory than the 65 to 100 model so you are able to record more HD and SD programs up to 100 hours of HD programs.

To order DIRECTV, there is a low up front fee, but after a rebate, you will receive your initial payment back.

For Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or High Definition TV (HD) services, you can ask your DIRECTV representative about promotions such as FREE HD DVR Upgrade and FREE HD Channel for 3 Months.

The DIRECTV HR20 145 to 200 unit can display programs in SD or HD and has the Advanced Program Guide as well as caller ID. With the 145 to 200 unit, you can pause and rewind live shows for up to 90 minutes.

DIRECTV provides its dish and receiver equipment for free as compared to its competition that charges much higher setup fees and equipment rental fees.

DIRECTV offers 92 national HD channels but plans to have the capacity for 150 national HD channels and 1500 local channels. Customers will also have access to more HD programming via the new DIRECTV On DEMAND VOD service that will launch in 2009.

HD is the primary driver in the video business today and presents a huge opportunity for DIRECTV to set itself apart from competitors while growing a base of loyal, quality customers. Already, HD and DVR services, are producing strong market performance.

DIRECTV offers local channels in HDTV (High Definition TV).

You can watch a wide selection of movies on DIRECTV in the comfort of your own living room!

The DIRECTV website can give you all the information you need to know about DIRECTV.

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