When you subscribe to DISH Network you'll get a free satellite TV system along with free installation in up to four rooms of your home. But did you know you can also get a free DISH Network HDTV (high definition TV) receiver, or a DVR (digital video recorder) receiver to boot?

Here's what you get:


DISH Network HDTV Receiver

A DISH Network HDTV receiver allows you to view HD broadcasts, assuming of course you have an HD compatible TV set, giving you an almost lifelike picture. The HDTV receiver also broadcasts the audio portion of the program in Dolby Digital Surround Sound for a three-dimensional listening experience.

This receiver features HD and SD (standard definition) tuners so you can receive both HD and SD broadcasts, and an EPG (electronic program guide) so you can see what shows are on satellite TV.


DISH Network DVR Receiver

A digital video recorder is a hard drive unit that sits inside a DVR receiver. The DISH Network DVR receiver can digitally record up to 100 hours of satellite TV programming, plus it allows you to pause live TV so you can get a snack or answer the phone, then play the show you were watching when you're ready.

The DISH Network DVR receiver features a dual tuner so you can record two programs at the same time, record one program while watching another program, or record two programs while watching a pre-recorded program. It also features Picture-In-Picture so you can watch two shows at the same time.


DISH Network HDTV DVR Receiver

If you want superior picture and sound plus digital recording capability all one unit then for $199 you can purchase a DISH Network HDTV DVR receiver. This receiver gives you all the features of the two receivers mentioned above plus you can record up to 200 hours of programming.


The Bottom Line

If you want to watch satellite TV with the best picture and sound available, and you have an HD television, then you'll want to get DISH Network's HDTV receiver. If you want to digitally record all your favorite programs then you'll want to get their DVR receiver. And if you want the best of both worlds - the best picture and sound plus the ability to digitally record your shows with the touch of a button - then DISH Network's HDTV DVR receiver is what you're looking for.

Visit http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com/dish-network-hdtv.htm for more DISH Network HDTV information including DISH Network HDTV programming, HD receivers, and ordering information.

The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com and has written extensively on DISH Network HDTV and DVR receivers.

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