Direct TV Satellite TV

Direct TV is the nation's #1 digital satellite tv entertainment service provider. Using the most advanced satellite technology, Directtv delivers access to more than 225 channels of programming to homes and businesses that have Directtv receiving equipment, which features a small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver and a remote control. The Directtv service offers an incredible selection of entertainment for every member of the family — all in the digital-quality picture and sound that Directtv is known for.
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• Directtv combines America's favorite network channels, other popular networks not available from many cable services, a pay per view movie service with up to 55 choices of movies and special events a day, local channels in many markets, and an unprecedented sports subscription lineup.
• Direct TV is the nation's #1 digital satellite entertainment service.
• Using the most advanced satellite technology, Directtv delivers more than 225  channels of programming to homes and businesses that have Directtv receiving equipment, which features a small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver and a remote control.
• Excellent offers are available for both single and multi-room Directtv, HDTV and TiVO Satellite Television systems.
• Directtv has created a programming service specifically driven to offer customers more choice and value for their entertainment dollar.
• In addition to low prices, many Directtv packages include Free installation and equipment.
• Learn about satellite dishes, programming, installation, and multi-room systems. Select the best Satellite Television System for your needs.
• Directtv offers an incredible selection of entertainment for every member of the family -- all in the 100% digital-quality picture and sound that Directtv is known for.
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Spaceway F2 is one of four satellites that DIRECTTV is launching over a two-year span as part of a historic expansion of programming capacity that will enable DIRECTV to deliver more than 1,500 local and more than 150 national HD channels and other advanced programming services to consumers nationwide by 2007. Spaceway F1 launched in late April.

The Boeing-built satellite will be carried into space by an Ariane 5 launch vehicle and is expected to be ready for commercial service in early fall at 99.2 degrees West Longitude (WL), one of two Ka-band orbital slots that DIRECTV will use to transmit local digital and HD signals via spot beam to its customers.

"The upcoming launch of Spaceway F2 is the next major milestone in our digital/HD expansion plan and great news for those customers in many of the major markets around the country who are looking forward to receiving their local channels in digital or high-definition," said Jim Butterworth, senior vice president,Communications Systems, DIRECTV, Inc. "The satellite, and its twin, Spaceway F1, will provide the needed capacity to roll out local digital and HD in at least 24 markets this year, representing more than 45 percent of U.S. TV households."

A Boeing 702 model satellite, Spaceway F2 is identical to the Spaceway F1 satellite, which launched April 26 from the Sea Launch platform and will conduct commercial operations from the 102.8-degree WL orbital slot.

Spaceway F2 will be the fourth DIRECTTV satellite carried into space by an Ariane launch vehicle. Ariane launched DIRECTV's first satellite in December 1993, followed by DIRECTV 3 in June 1995, and DIRECTV 4S in November, 2001.

DIRECTV, Inc. is the nation's leading and fastest-growing digital multichannel television service provider with more than 14.4 million customers. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV (NYSE: DTV) is a world-leading provider of digital multichannel television entertainment services. DIRECTTV is approximately 34 percent owned by News Corporation.

DIRECTV is the country's leading digital satellite tv entertainment service provider. Using the most advanced satellite technology, DIRECTV delivers access to more than 225 channels of programming to homes and businesses that have DIRECTV equipment. The DIRECTV service offers an incredible selection of entertainment for every member of the family — all in 100% digital-quality picture and sound that DIRECTV is known for.

What is the DIRECTV DVR?

The Direct TV DVR is the latest advancement in DIRECTV technology. It is a satellite receiver that combines access to DIRECTTV programming with DIRECTV Digital Video Recording (DVR) service with TiVo

The DIRECTV DVR with TiVo service is changing the way we live life and watch our favorite programming. There is no need to plan your schedule around a TV show or a network special any longer. Getting home a little late? Upset that you've missed the beginning of that special you cannot miss? TiVo has got you covered. The DIRECTV DVR with TiVo will actually learn your TV watching behavior and save you more stress than you know you’re putting up with. It will record the shows you watch most on its own and store it on its enormous hard drive. The TiVo hard drive can hold over 70 hours of programming. That's more than you will ever need.

When you have the DIRECTV DVR with TiVo, all it takes is the touch of a button to record a show onto the machine's hard drive for digital playback. Don't worry if you can't be there when your favorite shows are actually on. The DIRECTTV DVR with TiVo records them automatically so you can watch them when it's convenient for you, and it's so much easier to use than a VCR. It is a miracle if the VCR actually does what you want it to, and when it does record it's a miracle if you didn't accidentally record over your favorite tape! (or you wife’s favorite tape) Just point the remote and click on the on-screen guide and the DVR does the rest. Consider it your personal entertainment assistant.

TiVo Digital Satellite Recorder is the latest advancement in Direct TV technology -- a satellite receiver that combines access to DirecTV programming with DirecTV Digital Video Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. The DirecTV DVR service will only delete programs when the recorder has reached its full recording capacity and needs to make room for other shows you've requested it to record. When this occurs, DirecTV DVR will first delete TiVo Suggestions followed by the oldest recorded programs not marked "Keep until I Delete". You can easily control how long programs are stored using recording "Options". It's also easy to transfer any recorded program to tape using your VCR.

The DIRECTTV DVR with TiVo service gives you something called a season pass. For whatever show you want to record! It's super simple: You search for the title you want to watch with the remote on the on-screen menu, once you have found it you select season pass and that's it. Every time that show comes on, regardless of where you are or what your doing TiVo is looking out for you and will record the show. All season long!

The end result is Crystal-clear digital images and audio!
DIRECTV Satellite delivers 100% digital audio and video. Despite the incredible distance that the signal must travel before it reaches your television, the end result is still crystal clear and equal to any digital cable picture! As long as you have an clear view of the southern sky If you live in an area with frequent severe weather, you can always get a slightly larger dish to offset the interference

Advantages of a DIRECTV DVR:

The DIRECTTV DVR with TiVo service is the simplest DVR to use in the market. The DVR with TiVo is designed for the easiest use possible. It does so much, so easily you will be fascinated with this new technology.
· Record 2 shows at the same time
· Pause, rewind, and replay live TV
· Record every episode of the entire season, also record your favorite shows, watch a show while recording and set it to record any multitude of programs you want, including entire seasons

· You can even pause live TV! And with the pause function you also get: fast forward, rewind, still frame, slow motion and even you own custom instant replays.

· Easily and instantly digitally record programs without setting a timer or using videotape.

It also has many more features like, you can hook up your caller ID to it, you can expand the TiVo's capabilities and view digital pictures from you camera on your television screen.

TiVo is the ultimate home entertainment companion, literally leaving your VCR in the dust.

· FREE DIRECTTV OFFER:

· A $5.99 monthly service fee applies on each DIRECTV DVR. This Fee is waived for TOTAL CHOICE® PREMIER customers.

· A land-based phone line is REQUIRED for the activation and full functionality of the DIRECTV DVR service.

· Free DVR Powered By TiVo After Rebate

· 100% Digital Satellite Reception

· Includes Hughes Electronics Corp Warranty

· FREE Local Networks Included

· Free Professional Installation

· If you sign up for The NFL SUNDAY TICKET you get 4 Months FREE of TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER, plus you get 4 months of Free DVR Service

· If you sign up for the TOTAL CHOICE PLUS you get over 145 digital channels for only $39.99/mo for the 1st 4 months, plus get 4 months of Free DVR Service.

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