DirecTV Plus HD DVR information

[Princeton]

Just sharing some information...

For all DirecTV customers (Or new)...

If you plan on purchasing the new DIRECTV PLUS HD DVR receiver make sure you get a 5 LNB satellite dish.

This receiver can be purchased at CIRCUIT CITY, BEST BUY, etc ... however, they will only provide you with a 3LNB satellite dish. (The receiver is compatible with 3 LNB/5 LNB dish.)

There's a HUGE difference between the 3 and 5 LNB dishes.

For starters, the 5 LNB dish:

1. Receives HD signals from 2 additional space satellites. The signals will start coming in late 2007-2008. When completed you will have an additional 100-150 HD channels.
2. Receives new KU/KA frequency.
3. MPEG-4 compression
4. max 2100MHZ compared to the 500 max on the 3 LNB.
5. Bandwidth Increased.

= CRISP, CLEAR, DIGITAL picture.


I'm not a "pro" when it comes to DIRECTV (or any similar service) ... I'm just an NFL fan who desperately wants the best possible picture on a 1080p HDTV. I did the above research after I purchased a receiver at CIRCUIT CITY ... it's a good thing I didn't open the package - 'cause it's going back today!

I now upgraded my package directly with DIRECTV ... not really what I wanted to do 'cause installation is after the SUPER BOWL. Oh well, at least now I know that all future NFL games and TV shows will be CRISP, CLEAR, DIGITAL picture.


I hope this info helps others.