DISH Network receivers have come a long way since the days when all they did was change your satellite TV channels. Now they can pause and replay live TV, record your favorite programs, and transmit your shows in HD (high definition). Here's a guide to the various DISH Network receivers and what they can do.
DISH Network Standard Receivers
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In addition to changing your channels, DISH Network's entry level receiver has an on-screen program guide so you can see what's on satellite TV. It also has an interactive TV feature that gives you access to breaking news reports, sports, weather, games, and DISH Network customer service. And it includes parental control locks so you can restrict the TV programs your children watch,
Standard receivers are free when you order DIRECTV satellite TV programming.
DISH Network HD Receivers
HD receivers have all the features of the standard receivers plus you can watch your programs in high def for the clearest, most lifelike picture available, and listen to your shows in digital audio for theater-like sound.
HD receivers are free when you order DIRECTV satellite TV programming. You must have an HD TV to view HD programs.
DISH Network DVR Receivers
DVR receivers have all the features of the standard receivers, plus you can pause and replay live TV. You can also store up to 350 hours of your favorite shows on your DVR's hard drive, and you can record two shows simultaneously while watching a recorded program
HD DVR receivers let you record your shows in high def for a lifelike picture and theater-quality sound.
DVR and HD DVR receivers are free when you order DIRECTV satellite TV programming. However, you must purchase DVR service in order to record satellite TV programs.
Bottom Line
If you don't have an HD TV and you don't want to record satellite TV programs, then the standard receiver is all you need. If you want the highest picture quality available and you have an HD TV, then you'll need the HD receiver.
If you want to record your favorite shows, plus the have ability to pause live TV to answer your phone or get a snack, then resume watching it when you're ready, you'll want a DVR receiver. And if your want the best of both worlds - a crystal clear picture and the ability to record up to 350 hours of programming - then DIRECTV'S HD DVR receiver is just what the doctor ordered.
The DISH Network Receiver Guide
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