DirecTV
DirecTV TiVo Won’t Be Premier
The new TiVo Premier was announced just a few days ago and people were wondering if the DirecTV/TiVo deal would get the new stuff. The answer to that is no. While TiVo might be moving ahead with new software and hardware the DirecTV version will be on the old stuff.
“Their [DirecTV's] next implementation [...]
Details about the new DirecTV H24-100
DBSTalk has details on the new DirecTV H24-100. There are a few key features to this receiver has that their current lineup doesn’t. The receiver is only HD, not a DVR, but it has multi-room viewing capabilities. If you have HD DVRs in your house it can pull those recordings. You [...]
Review: DirecTV Multi-Room Viewing
DirecTV announced multi-room viewing a little over a month ago. I finally got around to setting it up and putting it through it’s paces. Like I said before the service is only in beta. DirecTV is not supporting the service right now so don’t call about it if you have trouble. [...]
DirecTV App for Android
DirecTV released their DVR scheduler app for Android. I used it last night to set my DVR to record Lost from my Droid. The interface is very similar to the iPhone app but not quite as polished. The iPhone app has a little more time to mature. It’s a great start [...]
DirecTV Multi-Room Viewing is Here
DirecTV with a new software update has released multi-room viewing to the masses. It is a opt-in service and only in beta. That means you have to know how to set it up and DirecTV won’t be giving support on it. DBSTalk has info on the forums on how to set it [...]
DirecTV is Launching a 3D Channel Next Year
DirecTV will be launching a 3D channel next year. They will make the announcement at CES this year. This goes along with their new satellite launch last night that will bring over 200 HD channels and HD locals in more markets. 3D doesn’t really get me excited but I love to see [...]
DirecTV Launches TV Apps
DirecTV has launched a new service called TV Apps. It’s widgets for you TV. The program is in public beta right now. It will work with any receiver with Internet access. You can choose from many different widgets like weather and sports scores. You can manage your widgets online. [...]
Video: DirecTV Launches iPhone App
DBSTalk has a first look at the new DirecTV app for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Looks like it will be easier to program the DVR than with a remote. There is a video below.
DirectTV tuners for Windows Media Center?
I posted about going to HD at home but I also mentioned something about DirecTV’s unreleased tuners for Windows Media Center. I got some questions about that so I thought I would clear things up. I don’t know for sure if DirecTV is going to release a tuner for Windows Media Center. [...]
Finally I’m HD at home
I have finally broke down and bought a High Definition TV. I actually went to my local Best Buy to pick up a 32 inch TV set. I didn’t want to spend a lot since I don’t have HD programming. I ended up bringing home a 50 inch plasma TV and signed [...]
