One of the choices you will have when you join the Direct TV family of TV viewers, is whether or not to receive high definition TV programming. High definition is not for everyone, it is tailored for the TV veiwer who is looking for a far more distinct and detailed picture and sound quality when they are viewing TV. If you are strictly a news hound, then it probably wont make a whole lot of difference if you watch your news in high definition, or in standard digitized format.

For others though, it is highly desirable. High definition changes TV watching from something that you do, into something that you experience. High definition is exactly what it sounds like, it is a far more defined picture and sound. The high definition TV screen has one-thousand and eighty vertical lines of resolution, that it uses to create the picture on your screen with and that is twice as many as the standard TV screen has.

The effect is very noticeable on the larger TV screen where a less defined and slightly fuzzy picture has always been tolerated as a trade off for a larger picture size. So with high definition programming you will get a sharp and distinct picture on the big screen now. The term "high definition" also aplies to the audio effects of the Direct TV programming you will be watching, because it is a digitized surround sound that incorporates Dolby noise reduction technology for a crystal clear, CD quality sound, that responds well to a customized speaker system, or just sounds great right out of your TV set.

For sports or Music or movie programming, high definition programming from Direct TV is highly recommended and you can expect to experience a whole new level of entertainment when you watch your programming in high definition. The good people at Direct TV are experts in high definition and will make sure you are well equipped with a top of the line, state of the art, Hughes high definition receiver with high definition digital video recording function.

They set you up with a free satellite system when you sign up with them for their standard programming and you get the same free system when you sign on for high definition, except you have to pay a few bucks more for the high definition receiver but its still a steal when you see all that you get. The HDTV DVR receiver from Hughes is stacked full of easy to use, one touch features that aren't just whistles and bells. Their all straight forward, common sense functions, that you are going to be using every time you turn on your TV set.

Build your own custom menu for starters. If you have their standard digital programming along with your HD programming, then you'll have alot of channels to sort through. With the custom menu function, you can make all your favorites readily available when you click to it. Slow motion instant replays are all at your finger tips with this receiver and its all at the touch of a button. So you will be in charge of your sports programming, instead of the broadcaster and that is a nice change.

Instant program search is as easy as entering it into the search function by the name of the program or the name of an actor in the show and it instantly apears on your screen, with information about the program for you to check out, before you decide to watch it. If you cant be there when it comes on, thats no problem because you just press the one touch record function and it will be recorded automatically when it does come on, whether you are there or not.

It will even record when you are watching another channel. The Hughes HDTV DVR receiver from Direct TV holds one-hundred hours of standard digital programming in its memory and twenty five hours of high definition. It has other features also and they are all just as easy to use. Direct TV doest limmit you on your high definition programming when you sign on with them. They are an industry leader when it comes to high definition programming.

Discovery HD Theater is fantastic in high definition, with excellent nature and science programming. There is ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD to keep you supplied with loads of sports in high definition. Of course all the classic network programming is available in high definition and this includes ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. Direct TV has great high definition programming packages for you to choose from. So what are you waiting for, when you could be watching TV at your house in high definition?