Sony SAT-B3 Digital Satellite System

Pros: easy to use, feature-rich
Cons: odd size (maybe no problem for you)

Pros: Easy to use
Feature-rich
Con: Odd size

The Sony SAT-B3 is a great DirecTV receiver. If you don't need Dolby Digital audio, this one is for you.

The basic interface is great:

+ Channel changing...

Pros: clear picture and sound
Cons: none

After several years of horrid cable service, we decided that there had to be a better way to watch TV. We did some research and decided on the Sony SAT-B3 antenna and receiver. We are so pleased with it! We decided on this particular model because it has...

Pros: very user friendly
Cons: none

If you want good quality and dependability, then try Sony. All of my experiences with Sony thus far have gone well and I'm completely satisfied. The SAT-B3 provides quality direct tv and always presents a very clear picture. It's very user friendly...

Pros: I get to watch what I want anytime I want to.
Cons: During heavy rain the signal might go out.

If you enjoy watching quality programming in the comfort of your own home...then DirecTV is for you.

Who should purchase a DirecTV system? In my opinion everyone should. I chose to go with DirecTV over basic cable because of the vast...

Pros: Picture quality, sound quality
Cons: losing reception in storms

Another exceptional sony product that I put my name behind fully. This Satellite dish is a highly exceptional piece of work. This delivers amazing receptional possibly ten times better than Cable TV could ever produce in it's etirety. The best thing...

Pros: Hundreds of Channels, Easy Menus
Cons: Hard to decide what to watch

About two years ago, I got really frustrated with the quality of my cable television. I had just recently purchased a large screen TV and thought that something else was necessary. So I went out and bought a DSS Satellite, with a Sony SAT-B3 receiver....

Pros: Easy to use, not much to learn, Sony name.
Cons: none

I have 2 Sony BAT3's at my home serving my DirecTV connection. I have had no problems with the boxes whatsoever. They are easy to use, the buttons make sense and hey, it's a Sony. If there is a single rule I tell people when buying electronic stuff,...

Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: Slow Interface

To put it simply, I love my DirecTv service, but I don't like my Sony Satellite receiver. The main reason being that it is really slow at times. If I want to see the schedule five hours later, it takes quite while before it gets the programming from...

Pros: Never broke down
Cons: DirecTV

I switched from cable to dish in '96 'cause I was sick of the customer service of local cable.
Since then, I've watched DirecTV turn into an '80's-style cable company: no customer service; instead of busy signals, voice mail limbo and interminable...

Pros: reasonable price, easy to use, better than cable rates
Cons: lose satellite signal in thunderstorms

We've had DirecTV for about 2 years now. We first decided to get it when our local cable company increased their rates yet again. We were tired of high price and low quality. We've been extremely pleased with our satellite system. We only subscribe to...

Pros: superb features and easy to use
Cons: none that I can see

I don't mind paying a little more if I really think that I am getting a product that will serve me longer and better than its cheaper counterparts. I think that most people will be tempted to buy the cheaper RCA system, but the extra $100 or so seems...