UltimateTV. That's what you get when you combine DIRECTV, digital video recording and Internet service from Microsoft.
Enjoy over 225 channels of DIRECTV, interact with TV programs, e-mail, surf the web, digitally record what you want, when you want, all from the comfort of your living room couch. Interactive TV is finally here!
Get up to 225 channels of DIRECTV programming and take CONTROL of them:
Record up to 35 hours of programming with the integrated Digital Video Recorder (DVR). Dual tuners allow you to watch one program and record another at the same time or record two shows at the same time while watching a third previously recorded show. Let's say you're watching the game and suddenly the phone rings. No worries...you can pause the live broadcast until you're ready to start watching again.
Ultimate interactivity -- take part in TV programs:
With over 750 hours of interactive TV programming a week, you can play along with a game show, check stats while the game's on, or get more info on the latest newsflash. Never before has interactivity been so easy. Surf the Web and watch DIRECTV simultaneously (with your current TV), thanks to the dual-tuners and Picture-in-Picture (PIP) technology of the DWD490RE receiver.
All from the comfort of your couch:
You, your spouse and the kids can surf the web, e-mail and take part in interactive TV without being a computer expert!
Schedule recordings easier than ever before.
The advanced programming guide lets you quickly navigate DIRECTV's 225 channel line-up. Search by title, phrase or genre (e.g., action movies, dramas, golf, football, you name it...). Who said 225 channels is too many!
Equipped for sound and service:
The DWD490RE is Digital Dolby compatible (optical output) and comes with a 47-button Master Touch® universal remote control which allows you to navigate DIRECTV, access the web and e-mail. An optional infrared wireless keyboard (WKB10WB1) will be available for purchase separately.
