| DIRECTV will accept a wide variety of | Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the |
| industry-standard formats and will transmit in | same features as their Receiver with TiVo - |
| any or all of the Advanced Television Systems | but with a new name! |
| Committee (ATSC) and other | |
| industry-standard transmitting formats, | The Digital Satellite Recorder is available in |
| essentially remaining format-neutral. | many configurations, for single or multi-room. |
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| The most distinguishing features of HDTV are | There is a subscription fee for their DVR |
| the aspect ratio and increased lines of | service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers |
| resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 | will receive the service free of charge, no |
| (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the | matter how many receivers you have. |
| current NTSC system. Films will retain their | |
| original size and resolution, and the sound can | |
| be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel | |
| DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose | |
| receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so | |
| viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment | |
| will have easy access. | |
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San Francisco |
Cleveland |
Memphis |
Chicago |
Tucson |
El Paso |
St. Joseph |
New Port Richey |
Medford |
Columbia |
Cupertino |
Jackson |
Turlock |
Elyria |
Kingwood |
Monroe |
Merced |
Duncanville |
Wadsworth |
Oakhurst |
Sebring |
Marysville |
Ozark |
Quincy |
Bayside |
Sterling Heights |
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| DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the | Through an alliance with Music Choice, |
| latest advancement in their technology - a | DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only |
| satellite receiver that combines access to | channels that range from choices like Soft |
| programming with their Digital Video | Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy |
| Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. | Listening and many more. |
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| The recorder with remote control will also be | DIRECTV has created a programming service |
| sold without a dish antenna for customers who | specifically driven to offer customers more |
| already have the service. | choice and value for their entertainment dollar. |
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