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…
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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…
Hands on with DIRECTV’s New DECA BROADBAND
DIRECTV is back to its DECA Broadband for connecting receivers.
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…
Frequencies used by common service providers
Have you ever wondered what frequencies were being used by different providers? It’s all strictly regulated by the FCC… if anything is being broadcast. That’s the reason your cell phone signal doesn’t interfere with your…
CEDIA Expo Report: DIRECTV Booth Tour
DIRECTV was definitely “in the house” at CEDIA Expo 2012. They brought a whole-home setup completely wired for RVU, and a full complement of new equipment designed for the satellite TV connoisseur. Let’s take a walk…
A la Carte – Has the Time Finally Come?
A la carte programming. Everyone talks about it. What if you could pay for only the channels you actually watched, or even just the programs you actually watched? Most people watch only about 10% of the…
Hands on with DIRECTV’s C31 RVU Home Media Center Client
This document is available in PDF format! Click here to download. It’s about time. We’ve been talking about RVU for a long time. DIRECTV’s HR34 is the first device on the market to use this technology, and the idea is that RVU-enabled…
Hands on at the DIRECTV Los Angeles Broadcast Center (LABC)
It’s one of the coolest places I’ve ever seen. Last week, I was invited to an all-access tour of DIRECTV’s Los Angeles Broadcast Center (LABC), where DIRECTV controls national satellite channels, live sports, and produces Audience…
Hands on with the Sonora SWM-A2 Amplifier
You can’t always get what you want. That certainly applies to D2 Advantage installations. If you’re a commercial installer, you understand this. The distribution closets aren’t always where you need them to be, and even though…
DIRECTV adds 5 new HD channels in Los Angeles, rest of country green with envy
DIRECTV’s west coast offices are near LA International Airport. Is it any surprise then that SoCal residents have hands down the best selection of HD channels? As if a full slate of network programs wasn’t enough,…
DIRECTV Announces Second Quarter Results
DIRECTV continues to grow in Latin America, and they continue to increase profits. While the tendency is to say, “Take that, Viacom” it’s not all completely rosy. It’s hard to get a real picture from these…