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