We recently changed to Dish Network because my husband wanted the NFL package.
It was so not worth it! The new DVR system is so much more complicated! It's hard to prioitize, and occasionally confusing with the Dish.
And talk about your slow response! Just try Dish over Direct. You'll think you hit light speed.
Direct TV was easy to use, and had clear onscreen instructions. The telephone techinical support was always helpful.
I've become an okay user at the Dish, but Direct TV will always be my favorite.
The DIRECTV HD DVR has amazing video playback. 5.1 surround sound output is great. You need to buy the optical audio cable seperately. It comes w/ a 6 ft component video cable so get a longer one if the tv is further than that. If you have an internet connection you can use the Video on Demand to download movies or TV shows. You would also be able to access your pictures & music from your Windows Media Player shared computer.
I found the remote response was a little slow. You also have the ability to record 2 shows at once & watch a 3rd. You can also record your shows to VCR easlly. There is...
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