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Dish Network versus DirecTV
If you’re in the market for satellite television, there are two main players that you are probably looking at: DirecTV, and Dish Network. Both are completely viable, well-thought-out solutions that deliver the product that they promise. Both offer competitive home television solutions, good picture quality, and good customer support. In essence, both are services that are deserving of your consideration (and money).
However, we are blessed with a free market economy, where one product will always trump the other one. Superiority of design, …
DirecTV has been called the king of satellite television, and for good reason. DirecTV has been around for what seems like forever, and when someone says satellite television, DirecTV is always the first name that comes to mind. It’s no surprise to hear that DirecTV is on the forefront of satellite technology, introducing receivers with amazing capabilities and massive built-in hard drives.
Of course, even the best receivers on the market (as DirecTV arguably maintains) are prone to errors, mistakes, and defects. What’s important is determining whether you …
DirecTV Access Cards
DirecTV’s receivers require the inclusion of an access card. This access card comes in the form of a smart card (a card with a chip embedded in it) that contains vital information to decoding the satellite feed. The network cards are what allows the receiver to perform its job, and all receivers require the use of one. Some DirecTV receivers have the access card built into them, but they can still be removed or replaced in the event that DirecTV issues new access …
If you were around back in the 50s and 60s, you know that cable television was a luxury that provided few advantages. It offered basic television, but with poor image quality and unreliable reception. It was a luxury that made television accessible to thousands of homes, and it helped television transform American culture.
Fast forward about 50 years and you have the ultimate evolution of cable television: DirecTV satellite television. While traditional cable still exists, …
TiVo. DirecTV. Both of those names are associated with revolutionary television experiences. The TiVo was one of the first personal video recorders (PVR) on the market, and the brand has gained a cult-like following as users everywhere warm up to the intuitive interface and intelligent features. Stand alone TiVo, which operates via cable as opposed to satellite, has been heralded by its legions of fans as one of the best things that’s ever happened to cable TV. It’s likely that …
