Hands on with the Antennas Direct Clearstream 2V, Part 3: Outdoor Test
The Clearstream 2V works great, inside and outdoors!
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When is a backlight not really a backlight?
Ever wonder how those LCD screens get so thin? The LCD part is actually pretty thin itself, usually about a millimeter thick. That’s a marvel of manufacturing by itself, but an LCD screen actually produces no…
TIP: How to use RVU with your C31 Genie Client or Samsung RVU TV
If you have an HR34 Genie HD DVR, you’ve probably been waiting for the Genie Client to come out. It’s a little box the size of a paperback book, completely silent and yet it has full DVR functionality. Installation…
The simple guide to adding a Genie Client
If you have an HR34 Genie HD DVR, you’ve probably been waiting for the Genie Client to come out. It’s a little box the size of a paperback book, completely silent and yet it has full DVR functionality. Installation…
What is the difference between Genie and Whole-Home viewing?
DIRECTV’s C31 Genie Client is a whole new animal, unlike any other DIRECTV box that came before it. It’s not only tiny, but it’s really not even a satellite receiver. Why? The reason comes down to…
Hands on with the Antennas Direct Clearstream 2V, Part 2: Indoor Test
The Clearstream 2V is a champ at pulling in TV channels!
Should you care about in-plane switching (IPS?)
Here’s a good question… How come the images on your laptop never look as good as they do on your TV? And how come images on a smartphone look fantastic? Some phones use AMOLED technology (which…
IMPORTANT C31 Genie Client tip!
Did you get your C31 Genie Client? If you’re one of the many people who’ve ordered from us recently, thank you! We’ve got an important tip to share. Just like any DIRECTV receiver, the C31 requires activation….
HR34 Genie Q&A
There have been a lot of misconceptions about the HR34 Genie HD DVR so I thought a simple Q&A might be worth it: How many programs can be recorded with a Genie DVR? The Genie DVR…
DIRECTV promotes Genie HD DVR
Call it a coming out party. After 6 months of offering the HR34 Genie HD DVR, DIRECTV has finally begun nationally promoting its latest and greatest. The Genie will be offered to new customers free of charge…
TIP: Use the Blue button for a Mini-Guide on DIRECTV DVRs
You have the power to surf the guide without disturbing others! Sure, you have the DIRECTV app for iPad, but what if you don’t have an iPad? The answer is already right in your hand. The…
H25 vs. C31… which is best for you?
Let’s say you have an HR34 Genie DVR. Pretty soon, you’ll have a choice for how you want the other televisions in your house to connect. You can choose the H25 Receiver or the C31 Genie…
Exclusive Review: DIRECTV Genie HD DVR with “Genie Recommends”
This is the stuff no one else is going to show you… an exclusive video peek at DIRECTV’s new feature, Genie Recommends. Other DVRs have done suggestions before, but Genie (the new name for DIRECTV’s HR34 DVR) does…
Hands on: DIRECTV Genie HD DVR and “Genie Recommends”
Blame it on the 486. Ever since Intel figured out that using numbers for its microprocessors didn’t protect them, technology companies have been giving catchy names to consumer electronics. Intel never released a 586, choosing the…
Introducing DIRECTV Genie
In the deepest darkest regions of the internet, we’ve been hearing rumors. The name “Genie” has been discussed in several places, and we’re happy to give you all the details! Genie is DIRECTV’s new name for its HR34…