DVR - Digital Video Recording

The main thing to know about DVR in relation to a satellite tv system is that Directv with TIVO and Dish network with DVR (digital video recording) are basically the same thing.

The DVR feature makes it possible for you to be able to record up to 100 hours of video to your receiver so that you can play it back at anytime you want. With digital video recording you can even rewind, pause or replay a live broadcast. If you are a sports fan then you will really love this feature. It comes in handy when there is a close call at home plate and you want to see if the umpire got the call right. All you have to do is rewind and then watch the play in slow motion and you can then decide if the umpire made the right call. This certainly won't change the outcome of the game but with your DVR technology, at least you won't have to sit and wonder.

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Digital Video Recording has made it easier than ever to watch television. No more worrying about how to program your VCR for that special show. This equipment goes great with all of the new digital satellite tv systems that are available these days. All you have to do is instruct the DVR as to what show you want to watch and it will record it even if the day or time is moved by the network ( In some cases this won't work when the DVR is not given enough of a warning by the network).

If you are not a big fan of commercials then TiVo and DVR are for you. DVR is basically a very basic computer with a very large hard drive. It is possible for you to purchase a digital video recorder with a wide range of recording lengths and options. However, you do have to remember that the recording time that is listed on the box is for the lowest setting for quality. The better the quality you do your recording at, the fewer programs you will be able to record. You can think of this in the same terms thath you are used to with VHS. Sometimes there will be some programs that you will need to record with the DVR set to the best recording quality so that you can get the best possible results.

A big advantage of DVR over a VCR is that while the digital video recorder is recording, you are free to watch a different show that it had already recorded for you. In contrast, with a VCR, you can only watch what is currently being recorded by your satellite tv system.

One of the main complaints from people who have had a DVR for a while and then get into a situation where they are watching a live show, is that they can't fast forward through the commercials. So if you've never experienced DVR then be prepared to harbor an addiction for the technology. After you have been using your DVR for awhile you will find that you will start watching your programs 10-15 minutes late on purpose. This will allow you to finish your program at about the same time as the recording. The difference is that have not had to watch any commercials.

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