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Posted Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:59 AM

A Quick Look At the DirecTV Sat-Go

Peter Suciu

 


What is it?

DirecTV Sat-Go.

How much will it cost me?

$1,499.

Who makes it?

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DirecTV.

Why should I care?

Do you like to tailgate? Now you can party in the parking lot and still stay on top of gridiron action from around the country.

How would you describe it?

Anyone who takes their TV watching very, very seriously knows that going on vacation isn’t relaxing--it means that you have to worry about whether your DVR will record your shows. Portable TVs are good in a pinch, but they only pick up broadcast TV. I can’t be tethered to cable, but with DirecTV Satellite-to-Go I can tune in from almost anywhere. You get an actual satellite dish and a 17-inch LCD monitor to watch anything DirecTV provides, in a high-tech looking suitcase that's smaller in size than an overnight bag, A rechargeable battery powers the unit if you’re not near an AC or DC power supply, but you'll only get about an hour’s worth of viewing time, so plan accordingly. Final note: if you consider standard def roughing, please note that this is SD only, not high-def.

When can I get my hands on it?

Now.

Where can I find it?

DirecTV.com.

What's your verdict?

Try.

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