[fred cook]

We have used Directv for years and are happy with the product. Every couple of years I can get a hardware upgrade at no additional cost. We just had the new "Genie" system put in consisting of a master box and 3 HD satellite boxes. Everything works great, can record up to 5 shows at once, can get the Picture in Picture and other tricks. Don't know about Dish Network, never used them or really considered using them since the Directv system works so well.