DIRECTV TITANIUM—all the TV you'll never have time to watch

Iria · Jun 20, 2006, 04:29 AM

Source: Ars Technica
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Like all programming services, DIRECTV has its share of fans and detractors. I would count myself among its fans, although I'm disappointed that the satellite TV provider has dropped the TiVo in favor of its own, home-grown DVR. I like the programming packages and choices DIRECTV offers that I can't find anywhere else (e.g., Setanta Sports) and have occasionally been tempted to just bite the bullet and order Total Choice Premier.

It appears that DIRECTV is about to add a whole other level of temptation, but at a very steep price. A new DIRECTV TITANIUM service is launching towards the end of June which will unlock every door in the DIRECTV programming edifice. TITANIUM includes every SD and HD channel, all pay-per-view offerings, all sports, up to 10 HD DVRs, all the adult channels, and a 24/7 "concierge service." All this programming goodness will cost US$7,500 per year, payable in advance.

calidan · Jun 20, 2006, 12:40 PM

Even if I could afford it, I wouldn't get it. Like they said, who would have the time to watch enough of the channels to get your money's worth. I would think 2 DVRs would be enough. But 10???

That's crazy.

Jun 20, 2006, 04:29 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	DIRECTV TITANIUM—all the TV you'll never have time to watch Source: Ars Technica __________ Like all programming services, DIRECTV has its share of fans and detractors. I would count myself among its fans, although I'm disappointed that the satellite TV provider has dropped the TiVo in favor of its own, home-grown DVR. I like the programming packages and choices DIRECTV offers that I can't find anywhere else (e.g., Setanta Sports) and have occasionally been tempted to just bite the bullet and order Total Choice Premier. It appears that DIRECTV is about to add a whole other level of temptation, but at a very steep price. A new DIRECTV TITANIUM service is launching towards the end of June which will unlock every door in the DIRECTV programming edifice. TITANIUM includes every SD and HD channel, all pay-per-view offerings, all sports, up to 10 HD DVRs, all the adult channels, and a 24/7 "concierge service." All this programming goodness will cost US$7,500 per year, payable in advance.

Jun 20, 2006, 12:40 PM	#2
calidan Frozen in Carbonite Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,409 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Even if I could afford it, I wouldn't get it. Like they said, who would have the time to watch enough of the channels to get your money's worth. I would think 2 DVRs would be enough. But 10??? That's crazy. __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: calidan "Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead." - Jackie Chan