The Xtreme Signal HDB2X antenna from Solid Signal is a great combination of durability and performance. It’s the right antenna for you if you: Need an outdoor antenna for good reception Live within 35 miles of…
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It turns out this guy is the most relevant designer today. Yes, this guy. His name is Dieter Rams and he was the designer for the German consumer electronics company Braun in the 1960s. Everyone talked…
Special thanks to forum member PhoenixAZ for this tip! You know you want to connect your DVR to the internet. There’s just so much good stuff out there. On Demand, YouTube videos, Pandora… it gives you…
First of all I want to thank the many, many people who tipped me on this story. It’s a testament to our loyal readers that you keep this blog in your minds, even on a weekend….
You’re not the only one who doesn’t like the RC71 remote that ships with the new HR44 and C41 boxes from DIRECTV. The new remote has received its share of criticism from the power user community because it lacks many…
With DIRECTV’s Genie DVR and a late model Sony or Samsung TV, you can have an almost wire-free experience. The new Sony and Samsung TVs have RVU technology built in, meaning that you don’t even need a…
OK, let’s talk about TV. The rules don’t always make sense. A local station can force the cable and satellite companies to carry them if they give the signal away for free. The same station can…
We’re consistently impressed with DIRECTV’s iPad app. In its latest iteration, it adds features for Commercial Users. DIRECTV is rolling out the backend support for these features including commercial account support at DIRECTV.com. Part of that is…
It’s impossible to think of modern life without it. Before the World Wide Web, we read newspapers, talked on land lines (and took messages with a pencil), sent letters, and went to the library. It seems…
It’s easy to assemble and super powerful. But how will it do in actual testing? We took a look at the Antennas Direct DB8e and found it to be the perfect antenna for those stuck in between markets….
Congratulations to the Commercial team at Solid Signal! At DIRECTV’s yearly Revolution conference, Solid Signal was named Midwest Dealer of the Year for 2012! On hand to accept were Signal Group President Jerry Chapman (at right) and Vice…
This M&A story between Sprint, Clearwire, Softbank and Dish has more twists and turns than any business dealings I have seen in a long time. I’m a long time Sprint user and recently received 2…
Genie users don’t have a lot to complain about with five tuners and a 1TB hard drive on their sides. Still, a few folks have mentioned that they see a persistent message that says “To record…
This document is available in PDF format! Click here to download! With the next version version of DIRECTV’s iPhone app (expected this summer), you can control your receivers with your voice! Voice control is all the rage right…
It’s no secret that we’re fans of DIRECTV’s iPad app. It’s a must have here for all the staff. It combines a super-remote with guide, playlist management and search that are even better than the on-screen…