DirecTV offers two types of receivers, non-DVR and DVR. Out of the non-DVR receivers, you want to go with the HD one. It will run you $99, allowing you to receive up to 1080i resolution. The user interface also has a customizable program guide, allowing you to search shows up to seven days in advance. For paranoid parents out there, there are controls you can implement that monitors what your children can watch. Its outputs includ one HDMI, one Component (YPbPr), one S-Video, and two Composite (RCA). You can also choose different screen formats that you watch in: full, stretched, letterbox, pillar box, or crop. If you’re into being green, the receiver meets the Energy Star requirements.
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