| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | DIRECTV allows you to connect more than |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | one television in a single household to our |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | services. If your receivers are connected to |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | the same phone line, DIRECTV can 'mirror' |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | your subscription, allowing you to receive the |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | same level of programming on these |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | televisions, only charging you a nominal |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | monthly fee for each additional receiver. |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| will have easy access. | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
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San Antonio |
Littleton |
Fort Wayne |
Portland |
Chesapeake |
Las Vegas |
Milwaukee |
Braintree |
Palm Beach Gardens |
Mission Viejo |
North Vernon |
Monterey Park |
Dickson |
Hammond |
Euless |
Rock Island |
Santa Ana |
Jacksonville Beach |
Carlsbad |
La Pine |
Boonville |
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| DIRECTV, the leader in digital satellite | The system includes a Digital Satellite |
| entertainment, has strengthened its | Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a |
| partnership with TiVo, the leader in digital | dual-output LNB and a universal remote |
| video recording to give you better | control. |
| entertainment under a new name - DIRECTV | |
| Digital Video Recording service powered by | The Digital Satellite Recorder can record two |
| TiVo. Now, they will be bringing their DVR | shows at once. It can even record two shows |
| service directly to you. | while you watch a third, previously recorded |
| | show. To take full advantage of this feature, |
| If you choose an HDTV set without a | you'll need to ensure that two satellite inputs |
| DIRECTV Receiver built in, you can upgrade | from a dual-LNB system dish antenna are |
| to an HDTV-compatible receiver when you | connected to their Satellite Recorder. |
| purchase a new monitor. However, your | |
| current DIRECTV equipment will provide you | |
| with digital-quality programming for as long as | |
| you own the system, when used with either an | |
| analog or HDTV set. | |
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