Ever since the creation of the first crude television in the 1920's, people have been dreaming of ways to improve the quality of the picture and sound and increase the enjoyment of the viewing experience. With events such as the advent of color television in the 1950's and Directv's launching of the first 100% digital transmissions in the 1990's, television now bears little resemblance to its early forms. Direct TV Offers the best of the technological revolution and gives you access to options and quality that people could not have even dreamed of years ago.



The first thing people tend to notice when they try out Direct TV is the great picture quality. With pure digital transmission both the picture and sound quality are greatly enhanced. Even with a normal television, the picture quality is high, but when Direct TV high definition programming is played on an appropriate television, the picture becomes almost lifelike. What will soon be ordinary for all televisions, HDTV is a wonderful improvement that makes home viewing similar to what is experienced in a movie theater. To create this type of picture, each HDTV picture contains about 2 million pixels, compared to only 200,000 for a normal television. This means the picture is 10 times more detailed! Combine this with digital sound and the experience is amazing. Because Direct TV acknowledges the importance of this technology, a special Direct TV HD package is offered with a variety of channels including programming such as sports and movies.

Not only has the television improved dramatically in recent years, but supporting equipment has too. The Directv DVR or digital video recorder is just one example. This device at first seems similar to an old-fashioned VCR, but is so much more advanced that it actually bears little resemblance. With an ability to record up to 100 hours of programming and record 2 channels at once, the DVR is far better than the VCR in terms of convenience and practicality. What is really amazing, though, is that you can use a DVR to pause, rewind, and replay live television. This feature lets people watch their favorite programs while dealing with the interruptions common in today's busy lives. DVR technology also gives you such features as on-screen caller ID, interactive capabilities, and bookmarks. Even if you initially opt not to use Direct TV's DVR system, you will still have access to parental controls which enable you to control what your children are watching, and an on-screen program guide.

Direct TV gives you great technology to enhance your TV viewing, but also shines in the quantity and variety of programs offered. With 155 channels in the entry-level Total Choice package, there are great options for the whole family. For people who want more choices, the Total Choice Plus package has 185 channels and Total Choice Premium contains a full 250 including premium movie and sports channels. For people who still want more, Pay Per View, seasonal sports subscriptions and adult channels are also available. In addition to favorite channels such as ESPN, C-Span, Comedy Central, and USA, every Direct TV package offers loads of XM commercial-free radio stations. With each station dedicated to one type of music, everyone is sure to find a music station far more enjoyable to listen to than normal radio.

If television is an important source of entertainment and information for you, now is a great time to incorporate the wonderful new technology into your life. Direct TV makes it easy to have your satellite system installed and provides supportive customer service to quickly get you up to speed on how to use it. And with special offers for free satellite dishes, receivers and installation, today's Direct TV values are unbeatable.

For its great features, large array of programming, and commitment to customer satisfaction, Directv stands out above Dish Network, Comcast, CableVision, Charter Communications and other cable television providers for excellence in providing great home entertainment. Start now. Switch to the best quality home entertainment.