A DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is actually a hard drive, like the one in your computer, housed inside a DVR receiver. Its purpose is to record satellite television programs, store them in digital format and play them back.

DISH Network DVR Receiver Features

Here are some of the features of the DISH Network DVR:

* You can fast-forward past commercials. It’s the next best thing to commercial-free television.

* Pause the show you’re watching so you can answer the phone, go to the bathroom, or grab a snack, then continue watching when you’re ready.

* DISH Network DVR’s on-screen menus let you record your favorite shows with the push of a button.

* Record up to 100 hours or your favorite shows automatically. No more trying to figure out complicated VCR settings or having to reset your VCR after a power outage.

* All digital storage means no more hassle in handling and storing video tapes. It’s all stored on your DVR receiver’s hard drive and you can play your shows with the push of a button.

* Name Based Recording is a feature that allows you to search for DISH Network satellite TV shows by movie title, show title, or actor name. The DVR can locate that program and record it automatically.

* Dual tuner receiver allows you to record two programs at the same time,
record one show while watching another show, or record two shows while watching another pre-recorded show.

* Picture-In-Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two live programs at the same time.

Bottom line

If you want an easy and foolproof way to record your favorite shows in a fully digital format, then a DISH Network DVR receiver is the way to go.

For a limited time, you can get a free DVR when you sign up for the DISH Network program service (click the DISH Network link below for more information). Prices start at $19.99 for their basic 40-channel package of programs and go up to $74.99 for their top-of-the-line 350-channel package.