The Dish Network and DishDVR Product Review

Five months ago, I decided to sign up for Dish Network satellite television service. My previous cable company did not offer DVR service in my area, so I decided to give Dish Network and their DishDVR a try. It was the best decision and the best purchase I’ve made in a long time and I highly recommend it.

I had never tried satellite television or used a digital video recorder (DVR) before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Some friends and family members had told me they liked it, but I didn’t understand what all the hype was about. Now, after using it for five months, I would not want to live without it. It has taken home entertainment to a whole new level. I no longer need to use a VCR to tape shows or movies on TV. There is no need to rewind video tapes or to find a new tape because one is filled up. Also, I no longer have to go to the video store to rent a movie. There are so many movies available on Dish Network pay per view that I can order a movie from home for $3.99 and record it on my DishDVR to watch again later.

The DishDVR is like a combination of a cable TV box, VCR, and DVD player all rolled into one. I have one DishDVR that contains two digital video recorders inside it and is linked to two televisions. So I can watch TV in one room and record a different show in the other room. Or, I can record two shows at the same time if I'm not at home. It has the capacity to store 100 hours of programming, which is the equivalent of nearly seventeen of my old six hour VHS tapes. Since the DishDVR records directly to a hard drive, I never have to insert a DVD or video tape to replay a movie or a TV show. And with 100 hours of programming capacity, I never run out of storage space.