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For 15 years, DIRECTV has been Americas #1 Satellite TV service, with over 18 million households enjoying it everyday.

DIRECTV has pioneered technological breakthroughs including the first national system with interactive on-screen program guide and pay per view ordering by remote control.

As the leader in HD, DIRECTV brings you the hottest Hollywood blockbusters in 1080p, the same stunning HD quality as Blu-ray.

DIRECTV offers advanced receivers that let you watch and record in HD, enjoy thousands of DIRECTV on DEMAND titles and much more.

With a DIRECTV DVR, you can pause, rewind and replay.

The best variety of Filipino entertainment. See the latest news, talk shows, popular series, dramas, movies, music and more.

Only on DIRECTV can you experience expanded coverage of Grand Slam golf and tennis, with multiple channels on one screen and scores and stats at the press of a button.

Find all the sports action you crave with just a few clicks of your remote.

No other cable or satellite TV service can offer better reliability than DIRECTV.

DIRECTV promises to deliver a crystal-clear picture, so you can enjoy your favorite shows, movies and sports without interruption.

You may live in the U.S. but that does not mean you cannot stay in touch with best in TV from the rest of the world. Brazilian, Filipino, Russian and many more. Take your pick from our tremendous selection of international packages from the world over.

DIRECTV and Dish Network are both satellite TV services but that is where the similarity ends.

See for yourself why DIRECTV is the leader in sports.

You may think you are paying less with Dish Network or cable, but in a matter of months, your costs could more than double.

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

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

The more premium channels you add, the more you save.

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

BabyFirstTV goes beyond traditional TV to deliver award winning, expert approved programs to help you and your child learn and play together.

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

Please review all of the DIRECTV DVR features and benefits and enjoy maximum HD Satellite TV entertainment.

DIRECTV DVRs record up to 200 hrs of SD, up to 30 hours of HD (MPEG-2) programming or up to 50 hours of HD (MPEG-4) programming.

Even if the network switches channels, TiVo-like DIRECTV hardware features will track down programming content and record it for you.

DIRECTV receivers and DVRs are Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound capable.

Watch whatever you want on your own schedule. Store your favorite programs, whether standard-definition or high-definition.

Listen to superb theaterquality sound with additional hardware.

Take control of your TV with DIRECTV Plus HD DVR features.

Customize the guide by choosing only the channels you want to see.

A DIRECTV receiver allows you to change channels and change the picture elements and size.

With a DIRECTV DVR you can pause a live TV show so you can answer your phone or get a drink, then watch the rest of the show when you are ready.

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.

All DIRECTV HDTV channels in 100% digital quality. It is as if you are there.

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

To access more of the incredible HD programming available than just off-air programming, you need an HD programming source from a service provider such as DIRECTV.

With an HDTV DIRECTV DVR, you can record up to 200 hours of SD programming, up to 50 hours of HD programming, and watch your favorite shows on your own schedule.

With a DIRECTV HDTV DVR, you can record 2 shows at the same time - even 2 HD shows simultaneously.

DIRECTV HDTV DVR recorders record up to 30 hours of HD programming or up to 200 hours of standard-definition (480i) programming.

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.

Many times cable TV images have a ghosting quality, snow, excessive grain and limited resolution that is is stark contrast to the high definition picture quality of DIRECTV HDTV.

DIRECTV service pricing remains consistent without the continuous rate hikes that cable TV operators are prone to imposing on their captive subscribers.

DIRECTV provides more programming options for the dollar than cable TV.

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.

Most cable systems do not have the channel capacity to compete with the huge selection of sports on DIRECTV.

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

DIRECTV has excellent picture and sound via 100% digital transmission on all channels versus the snow and shadows frequently experienced with cable or antenna reception. Get the ghost out of the machine with DIRECTV!

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

DIRECTV, sometimes spelled incorrectly as DIRECT TV or DIRECTTV, satellite TV service has been rated higher than Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Adelphia, Cox, Charter and other cable companies in customer service for the last seven years according to the 2007 American Customer Satisfaction Index (University of Michigan Business School).

Dish Network does not offer the Sunday Ticket deal and does not provide the same variety of sports channels as DIRECTV.

The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR offers parental locks on the receiver so, if there are certain channels that you think your children should not view, simply lock the channels so that your children cannot view them.

The DIRECTV HR22 HD DVR dimensions are 15.125 inches in width, 2.75 inches in hight, and 12.25 inches in depth. The weight is 9.5 pounds.

IMPORTANT - Unreasonable restrictions enforced by the property managers or landlords against installing satellite dishes that are a meter or less in size are prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

DIRECTV Plus HR20 allows you to can watch channels in standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) and also features the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide that allows you to easily browse channels. With this unit, you can record up to 30 hours of HD programs and up to 200 hours of SD programs.

DIRECTV offers many HD DVRs. Each DVR has different versions. The DIRECTV HR20 is one of those DVRs.

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 packages start at a low price per month and do not include any type of up-front fee. Dish Network, on the other hand, does charge up-front fees. For example, the Dish Network Digital Home Advantage program charges an up-front fee!

DIRECTV broadcasts many sports games in HD.

DIRECTV offers premium channels at an additional cost such as HBO, Showtime Unlimited, Starz Super Pack, Cinemax, Sports Packs, HD Extra Pack, Playboy TV, Game Lounge, and Baby First TV.

When you have a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you can browse channels up to 14 days in advance. If you are going on vacation and you want to have shows to watch when you get back, you can simply look them up.

The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is also capable with Dobly Digital 5.1 Surround Sound that creates a whole new sensation in viewing pleasure. You can also add additional hardware to DIRECTV surround sound.

If you move, you can keep your DIRECTV equipment and service by calling us at 1-866-WAY-U-MOVE (1-866-929-8668).

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