| You probably know that DISH Network and | | | | HD DVR receiver. This combination receiver has all |
| DIRECTV will give you a free satellite TV dish and | | | | the features of the DVR and HD receivers |
| free satellite TV receivers when you subscribe to | | | | mentioned above, plus you can record up to 200 |
| their service. But which of the two satellite | | | | hours of programming. |
| companies has the best receivers? | | | | DIRECTV Free Satellite TV Receivers |
| Here's a satellite TV receiver review: | | | | DIRECTV offers three free receivers - a |
| DISH Network Free Satellite TV Receivers | | | | standard, DVR, and HD receiver. |
| Dish Network offers three free receivers - a | | | | Their standard receiver features DIRECTV Active |
| standard receiver, a DVR (digital video recorder) | | | | which lets you set up personalized updates for |
| receiver, and an HD (high definition) receiver. | | | | your local weather, lottery results, and your |
| The standard receiver features an on-screen | | | | favorites list, plus it has parental controls with |
| program guide so you can see what shows are | | | | rating restrictions and spending limits. |
| on satellite TV, parental controls so you can block | | | | Their DVR receiver can record 100 hours of |
| programs that are you feel are inappropriate for | | | | satellite TV programming, pause and rewind |
| your children, and unlimited channels storage so | | | | programs to create instant replays, and fast |
| you can store your favorite channels. | | | | forward through commercials. The on-screen |
| Their DVR receiver lets you digitally record up to | | | | guide allows you to search for shows by title, |
| 100 hours of your favorite shows. In addition, you | | | | actor's name, keyword, or channel. |
| can also pause the show you're watching, get a | | | | DIRECTV'S HD receiver gives you high definition |
| snack or answer the telephone, then resume | | | | video for a crystal-clear picture, and features |
| watching your show when you're ready. | | | | Dolby Digital audio for a realistic sound. Audio |
| DISH Network's HD receiver lets you watch your | | | | outputs allow you to connect your receiver to a |
| satellite TV shows in high definition. This receiver | | | | home theater system or stereo. |
| features Dolby Digital audio for the best sound | | | | DIRECTV HD DVR Receivers |
| available, and component outputs that allow you | | | | DIRECTV offers an HD DVR receiver similar to |
| to hook up your receiver to your stereo or home | | | | DISH Network's for $199 (after a $99 mail-in |
| theater system. | | | | rebate). Their combination HD DVR receiver has |
| DISH Network HD DVR Receiver | | | | all the features of their HD and DVR receivers |
| If you want a receiver that will let you record | | | | plus it has 200 hour recording capability (50 hours |
| your favorite programs and view them in high | | | | in HD mode). |
| def, then for $199 you can order DISH Network's | | | | |