DVR services have become an integral component for any television package, but despite what you may think, all DVR hardware is not created equal. If you’ve been a DISH Network customer for a while, you’ve likely used the HD-DuoDVR, a beautiful piece of equipment for its time, but its time has passed. 2016 is the […]
Category: Technology
What is a Direct Broadcast Satellite?
When looking for a new television provider, it becomes clear that the landscape is dominated by one basic choice–satellite or cable? We all know that cable is just what it sounds like, television service provided by transmitting radio frequencies through cables. In contrast, DISH Network provides premium television services through direct broadcast satellite. But what […]
The Differences Between Digital and Analog Television Broadcasts
The television has been improving ever since its invention. From black-and-white, to color, to flatscreen, to curved screen, to high definition, to 3D–the TV has undergone some serious changes. One of the biggest changes over the last few years isn’t even with the physical hardware of your television, but with the signal that your television […]
What is Digital Television?
Digital television is advanced broadcasting technology transmitted as digital signals rather than the analog signals from the past. Advancements in digital television technology elevate how you watch TV by improving signal, picture, sound, compatibility, and interactivity. All TV stations have been required to broadcast solely digital television since 2009. Better image resolution and sound quality […]
What is High-Definition Television?
When you look at the world around you you’ll notice that everything you see looks crisp, sharp, and clear–no matter how close you get to it (if you have good vision.) But when you look at generated representations of the world, like photographs or movies on a screen, you’ll notice that the image is rarely […]