As one of the leading providers of satellite television programming, Direct TV guarantees that you will enjoy only the best. This is the reason why they offer the latest in satellite television technology with their super modern equipment, creations of the latest in entertainment technology. The satellite dish that comes with your subscription no longer looks like the old satellite dish that occupies too much space and ruins your home's fantastic view. Today, the satellite dish is smaller and looks very hip and modern, much more convenient that the bulky satellite dishes of the past. The satellite receiver that comes with the satellite dish also looks very hi-tech.

Fortunately, these satellite receivers do not only look good; they actually possess several features that are quite impressive. The regular satellite receivers feature parental locks, interactive games and user-friendly television program menu guide. You can choose the shows your children can watch easily and have a great time playing the different games that are already pre-programmed. But if you really want the best in digital home entertainment, you should get the HD DVR receiver.

The HD DVR receiver possesses several features that are not found in regular receivers. If you are not familiar with any of these features, here are some of the greatest.

Record The HD DVR receiver is capable of recording up to 100 hours of your favorite shows. Even if you are not home, you can program your HD DVR receiver to record a particular show. As soon as you walk in, you can easily check the shows that you missed while you were out. With the record feature, you will no longer have to worry about missing an episode or a documentary even if you have to leave your home for days at a time. This particular feature is perfect for individuals who are very busy and yet would like to be updated with their favorite shows.

Pause and Rewind Live TV Another amazing feature of the HD DVR is its pause and rewind live TV functions. Sports enthusiasts can easily re-live each exciting sports moment while watching the event live. It does not get any better than this. These functions are great for people who are sometimes distracted by the telephone or had to go to the bathroom. With a simple click, they would be able to see what they missed.

Access to HD Channels Because of the HD DVR, subscribers can easily access premium HD channels like HBO HD and ESPN HD. People with the latest LCD or Plasma television will surely enjoy a one-of-a-kind high definition experience. The images will be displayed in the clearest possible way while the sounds are supported by Digital Dolby. You will certainly feel like you are actually in the movie with the high image resolution.

If you are already a subscriber of satellite television, you will simply have to upgrade to HD DVR receivers to be able to enjoy its many benefits. There are promotional offers that allow you to upgrade for free. If you missed these offers, you will have to pay just a small fee for the upgrade.