Directv D10 DTV Receiver

Pros: simple, compatible with most systems, decent remote features
Cons: menus not intuitive, phone line required for PPV

A recent move put our family in a position to change satellite service providers, and with the screaming introductory deal we received from DirecTV, and the so-so customer service we had with Dish Network (more on this in another article), we thought ...

Pros: interactive
Cons: runs very hot

This receiver has a design flaw. It runs very hot. Even after installing it on an open shelf to help provide enough airflow, it started causing problems after 4 months. The channel banner flickers sometimes, find function freezes up the receiver, and it also has caller id problems. It is still operating today but with reduced capability.