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| shopping process. | | | | defers greatly from non-digital channels by |
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| types of digital satellite system (DSS) receivers: a | | | | have the capability to display HD signals. You can |
| standard version, one with a digital video recorder | | | | receive crystal clear 5.1 digital audio as well. |
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| high definition television (HDTV) signals. Due to the | | | | Instead of trying to decide if you want the DVR |
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| DirecTV Standard Receivers | | | | you can record 2 programs at the same time and |
| With the standard package, DirecTV Active | | | | watch another program too. A maximum of 200 |
| offers horoscopes, lottery updates, pay-per-view | | | | hours in standard resolution can be recorded and |
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