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DIRECTV gives you a television experience that is unlike any other.

For 15 years, DIRECTV has been Americas #1 satellite TV service, with over 50 million people enjoying a TV entertainment experience you just can't get with Dish Network or cable.

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.

You can even enjoy the hottest on-demand movies in 1080p, the same stunning resolution as Blu-ray Disc, offering the best HD picture quality available today.

DIRECTV is your exclusive ticket to all 64 NCAA games of the Big Dance.

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

Only DIRECTV offers the most live sports and games in breathtaking HD.

See the original series that have everyone talking, the latest Hollywood hits, once-in-a-lifetime sports events and more.

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

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

With exclusive DIRECTV sports packages like NFL SUNDAY TICKET, NCAA MEGA MARCH MADNESS and NASCAR HotPass, as well as the most sports in crystal clear HD, DIRECTV delivers a sports TV experience you can't get on Dish Network or cable.

Enjoy your favorite Korean channels such as KoreanDirect or, if you are a golf fan, KoreanDirect Golf.

DIRECTV delivers extended coverage of Grand Slam tournaments and NASCAR races that you cannot get anywhere else, all at no extra charge.

Only DIRECTV gives you an enhanced viewing experience with extended coverage and stats at the press of a button on your remote.

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

DIRECTV delivers an HD experience you cannot get on Dish Network or cable.

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

If you want to get the most from your flatscreen, DIRECTV has most full-time HD channels now and will soon be able deliver over 200 HD channels.

See the best DIRECTV on DEMAND movies in the same stunning HD quality as Blu-ray.

Due to superior equipment, DIRECTV images are sharper, colors are brighter, sound is crisper, and shows and movies can be recorded.

DIRECTV uses a Tivo-like feature that allows you to record many hours of programming on your DVR.

DIRECTV receivers and DVRs support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i picture output and multiple screen formats.

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!

Automatically and easily record an entire season of your favorite shows, even if they change day or time.

You can search for and record programs by person, title, keyword or channel.

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

A DIRECTV receiver gives you access to pay-per-view movies and events.

DIRECTV offers DVR (digital video recorder) receivers. These receivers let you record hundreds of hours of programs and store them on DVR's hard drive.

DIRECTV currently offers over 130 national HD channels such as CNN HD, A&E HD, The History Channel HD, National Geographic Channel HD, Food Network HD, premiums like HBO HD, Showtime HD, Cinemax HD, Starz HD - and many more.

In various cities local channels are broadcast in HD over the public air waves so, using an off-air antenna, you can view such programs in their HD clarity. However, in some cities you can view HD local channels without the use of this antenna. As the programming trend continues to move towards HD you'll be able to use the DIRECTV equipment to view all of it. Check availability in your city.

If you want the best TV experience possible, you will get it on DIRECTV!

For the best in HD programming, you want DIRECTV to get an unbeatable HD line up with over 130 national HD channels that can be viewed in HD via a DIRECTV HD receiver and HD DVR.

High definition (mpeg-2, mpeg-4) and standard definition (mpeg-2) enabled in your DIRECTV DVR receiver allows you to view the best in both HD and SD programming.

The DIRECTV HD DVR gives you the ability to watch and record all your favorite programs including those in HD and to control your TV like never before.

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

DIRECTV HDTV DVR systems are Media Share capable so you can listen to music and view photos stored on your Intel Viiv processor technology-based PC.

Take advantage of DIRECTV interactive features like DIRECTV Active, get weather information, lottery results and horoscopes onscreen.

The build-in DIRECTV HD tuner that your HDTV is equipped with will only allow you to receive the HD programming available over the air via an off-air antenna.

DIRECTV customer service is better than cable companies.

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.

If you are a pro baseball fan, subscribe to DIRECTV MLB Extra Innings.

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.

Many movies on DIRECTV are already being broadcast in wide screen format while cable is still primarily standard format.

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 can include digital video recorders (DVRs) that record and store hundreds of hours of programming and allow viewers to pause and rewind live programming to skip commercials.

Join the Millions of people who are switching to the #1 satellite TV service, DIRECTV - the largest satellite TV provider in the United States!

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.

The first DIRECTV qualifying consideration is to make sure that you have a clear line of sight to the Southern sky. In a multi-tenant building, if you are located on the lower floors, you may run into a problem where an object or a building might be block the line of sight to the DIRECTV satellite in the Southern sky. First make sure you have a clear view of the Southern sky before ordering DIRECTV.

DIRECTV also offers FREE INSTALLATION for up to 6 televisions. The start up cost of getting DIRECTV is the lowest in the industry!

It is cost prohibitive to keep up with satellite TV receiver upgrades and changes at your own expense so using DIRECTV equipment will ensure that you keep up with the latest technology at the lowest possible costs.

DIRECTV simply has more to offer than Dish Network or cable.

DIRECTV offers sophisticated satellite TV technology that changes and advances extremely fast, so DIRECTV provides you with upgrades and free replacement of receivers. Call 866-728-8329 to take advantage of available promotions.

Residential DIRECTV customers can access their account to veiw important account information by registering on the DIRECTV website www.directv.com.

You and any members of your household can watch different DIRECTV programs on each television set at any time.

With the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you can record up to 200 hours of SD (standard definition) shows and 50 hours of HD shows so, if you are away from home, but you still want to watch your favorite programs, you can watch them on your own time by setting up your receiver to record all of the programming you want to view later.

The DIRECTV HR22 65 to 100 HD DVR receiver is completely compatible with all of DIRECTV HD offerings. You can watch standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) on this unit. The HR22 65 to 100 also features the Advanced Program Guide.

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.

DIRECTV HD holds the interest of viewers due to the enhanced viewing experience and keeps advertisers on board along with the viewers.

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