Along with the revolution of television technology, satellite receivers have also underwent changes with a number of advanced facets that would have been unheard-of years back.

DISH Network provides 5 receiver models that vary from rather basic to superior HD receivers with DVR facility. Owing to technical progress, the basic handsets are pretty advanced.

The models of DISH Network help you to access the complete range of standard definition programs and support the digital set-up that DISH Network’s programming is televised. For instance favorite lists, program information, themes lists, browse and event timers are all standard. One can also make available easy-to-navigate electronic program guide, parental control locks and interactive TV.

The models of DISH Network have the privilege of upgrading their software via satellite. Thus the consumers of DISH Network can always get the most recent updates.

DISH 301 is the entry level model of DISH Network for the consumers who want to access to DISH Network programming but don't require additional devices like DVRs or HDTV. This model is available with all these features as stated earlier and comprise of one remote control that can be lined up for executing three additional devices like televisions and VCRs.

DISH 322 is an ideal model for people who want to watch DISH Network programming on multiple televisions. This receiver is akin to 301, but it includes two tuners that facilitate maneuvering two televisions separately. The model comprises two remotes and one can use UHF to run the receiver even through walls. Both remotes can activate three additional devices. Thus its consumers can use just one remote for all their requirements.

Next comes DISH Player DVR 625 which is considered to be the fancier model of DISH Network. It helps to record programs easily and help you store up to 100 hours of programming. Just like the 322 model, it consists of two tuners for easy operation of two televisions. The second tuner also can record two shows at the same time. It has a 9 day electronic program guide which is helpful for setting up what you will record. As 100 hours of program storage can be difficult to arrange, there is an exclusive recorded events managing feature to make it simpler.

Now if you are planning to watch HDTV programs you need to avail special equipment. You can choose one of the two DISH Network HD receivers to get HD programming. Both HD receivers provide features that are not available on the other models like Ethernet ports and USB 2.0 ports. Sound quality is extremely important for HD viewers and so these models feature Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.

The ViP211 is rather standard with a 2-day electronic program guide and one tuner. If anybody wants to get the benefits of DVRs with HDTV programming, you are required to choose ViP622 DVR. The DVR of this model records up to 200 hours of standard definition programming and 30 hours of HD. With the help of two tuners, the main television can access HD programming, though the second one can be viewed only on standard definition mode.

Whatever HD receivers you choose with DVR, DISH Network will offer excellent customer support for any query.