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With over 5000 movies and shows available on DIRECTV on DEMAND, you always have something great to watch.

DIRECTV is continuing to redefine the world of television entertainment.

DIRECTV has been America's #1 satellite TV service for 15 years.

If your game is blacked out, GameSearch will tell you if the game is on another channel.

If you are not already enjoying DIRECTV HD, here is what you need to start experiencing it today.

With the latest DVR and HD technology rolled into one easy-to-use unit, our most advanced receiver will change the way you enjoy home theater.

Only DIRECTV can deliver every NFL game, every Sunday or all 64 games of the NCAA Tournament or every NASCAR race from a multitude of angles.

Watch what you want, when you want, with DIRECTV on DEMAND.

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

DIRECTV brings the world home to you.

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

You may think you are paying less with Dish Network or cable, but in a matter of months, your cost could more than double.

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.

Pay your bill, browse shows and set your DVR, order Pay Per View or new equipment all on directv.com with just a few clicks. We even have an online assistant to guide you through the process.

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

See the rage of UFC world class kings of the cage like Georges St-Pierre, Chuck Liddell and others.

We have the channels you want and more of them in HD than anyone.

BabyFirstTV goes beyond traditional TV to deliver award winning, expert approved programs to help you and your child learn and play together.

See up to eight popular sports channels on a single screen and select any one to watch full screen.

The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR delivers you the ultimate in 100% digital-quality DIRECTV programming.

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.

DIRECTV receivers and DVRs are Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound capable.

View and record standarddefinition content, high definition content, and off-air digital broadcasts, where available.

Search and record your favorite shows via person, title, keyword or channel.

Take control of your TV with DIRECTV Plus HD DVR features.

Take advantage of DIRECTV interactive features like DIRECTV Active.

A DIRECTV receiver has parental controls that let you block programs you feel are unsuitable for your children.

DIRECTV will give you a free dish, a four-room receiver system, and remotes when you order one of their program packages. Installation is also free.

DIRECTV plans to offer access to local channels in HD in more than 88% of U.S. homes.

Access to DIRECTV High-Definition gives you the best sports, movies, family and special events with your paid subscription.

All DIRECTV HDTV channels in 100% digital quality. It is as if you are there.

HDTV on DIRECTV offers the ultimate surround sound experience with the latest Dolby Digital technology. The surround sound equipment required is sold separately.

The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR also features Media Share, allowing you to enjoy photos and music stored on your Intel Viiv processor technology-based PC - on your TV.

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 the DIRECTV Series Link feature, you can automatically record an entire season of your favorite shows, even if they change day or time.

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.

DIRECTV uses the latest HD technology giving you the ultimate viewing experience. HD programs have up to 10 times the amount of pixels seen on ordinary TV bringing life-like pictures into your own home.

With a DIRECTV DVR, you can pause live TV for up to 30 minutes, rewind, use instant replay, watch programming in slow motion, and fast-forward through all recorded shows.

DIRECTV HD picture quality will blow you away, especially the HDTV channels to the point that you have to see it to believe the incredibly high resolution picture.

No wired infrastructure such as coaxial cable can offer the reliability or cost effectiveness of a satellite content delivery platform to individual terminals like DIRECTV.

Picture and sound quality on traditional analog cable is poor compared to DIRECTV HD.

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.

If you are a pro basketball fan, get the DIRECTV NBA League Pass and watch more games than you could ever get on cable TV.

Sports fans, switch from cable TV and get the DIRECTV ESPN GamePlan that gives you hundreds of games each season - many more games than cable.

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

Studies have shown that on average, DIRECTV costs the consumer approximately 20% less than cable TV.

You DO NOT need to pay for expensive satellite or DVR equipment to use DIRECTV. DIRECTV provides the equipment for you in your agreement that in essence leases the equipment to you for a monthly service fee.

DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket service is offered at an extra charge, but is definitely worth it if you love Football on Sunday!

DIRECTV was among the first broadcasting companies to adopt MPEG-4 and advanced modulation that together have doubled network capacity.

Unlike Dish Network, DIRECTV offers all local stations that come in digital quality with top of the line sound and picture quality. DIRECTV also provides local channels to cities that are out of the Dish Network range such as Baton Rouge, LA; Lafayette, LA; Corpus Christi, TX; Wilmington, NC; and Springfield, MA.

The DIRECTV HR22 145 to 240 is amazing. It features 2 composite stereo analog outputs, 1 digital audio output, and 1 HDMI output. The 145 to 240 also has 2 composite video outputs, 1 HDMI output, 1 component video, and 1 S-video out output. You can search for your favorite shows by keywords or titles with this DVR.

DIRECTV has interactive channels that allow you to watch multiple shows at once.

The DIRECTV HR20 65 to 100 HD DVR can record up to 65 hours of HD shows and up to 450 hours of SD shows. This unit has the playback options such as slow motion, frame advance, multiple forward and rewind speeds, and you can pause or rewind live HD/SD shows for 90 minutes. The unit also has an integrated satellite receiver exclusive to DIRECTV.

The DIRECTV HR20 145 to 200 unit can display programs in SD or HD and has the Advanced Program Guide as well as caller ID. With the 145 to 200 unit, you can pause and rewind live shows for up to 90 minutes.

DIRECTV wants to make HD easy to use and developed a new electronic program guide with features like auto-tuning and a comprehensive HD section on DIRECTV.com where viewers can click on the DIRECTVHD link and see just about everything they need to know about HD.

In addition to the DVR feature, DIRECTV offers a DVR Scheduler that allows you to schedule what shows you are going to record within a 14 day period so you can watch these shows on your schedule instead of on the network schedule.

DIRECTV offers premium channels at an additional cost such as HBO, Showtime Unlimited, Starz Super Pack, Cinemax, Sports Packs, HD Extra Pack, Playboy TV, Game Lounge, and Baby First TV.

You can check your local weather forecast on DIRECTV.

DIRECTV also offers a DVR recording system so you can record your favorite shows and movies while you are at work or away from home and watch them later on your own time.

If you move, you can keep your DIRECTV equipment and service by calling us at 1-866-WAY-U-MOVE (1-866-929-8668).

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