| Their new Digital Satellite Recorder has all the | The most distinguishing features of HDTV are |
| same features as their Receiver with TiVo - | the aspect ratio and increased lines of |
| but with a new name! | resolution. HDTV's aspect ratio is 16:9 |
| | (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 of the |
| The system includes a Digital Satellite | current NTSC system. Films will retain their |
| Recorder, a mini satellite dish antenna with a | original size and resolution, and the sound can |
| dual-output LNB and a universal remote | be delivered in "digital-quality" 5-channel |
| control. | DIRECTV is the first satellite TV service whose |
| | receiving system is built into HDTV sets, so |
| There is a subscription fee for their DVR | viewers who purchase this HDTV equipment |
| service. TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER customers | will have easy access. |
| will receive the service free of charge, no | |
| matter how many receivers you have. | |
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Washington |
Indianapolis |
Tucson |
Charlotte |
Buffalo |
New Orleans |
Decatur |
Spring Hill |
Longmont |
Frederick |
Tempe |
Sugar Land |
Statesville |
Beaverton |
Wilson |
Bethlehem |
Smyrna |
Folsom |
Montgomery |
Amherst |
Caldwell |
Rosenberg |
Plano |
Northborough |
Burleson |
Brownsville |
Dothan |
Lee |
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| DIRECTV has created a programming service | The recorder with remote control will also be |
| specifically driven to offer customers more | sold without a dish antenna for customers who |
| choice and value for their entertainment dollar. | already have the service. |
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| Through an alliance with Music Choice, | DIRECTV Digital Satellite Recorder is the |
| DIRECTV offers up to 31 different audio-only | latest advancement in their technology - a |
| channels that range from choices like Soft | satellite receiver that combines access to |
| Rock, Jazz and Country to Hit List, Easy | programming with their Digital Video |
| Listening and many more. | Recording (DVR) service with TiVo. |
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