DirecTV again raises the bar....DirecTV to go.

maxdemo · May 29, 2007

DIRECTV® SAT-GO ("Satellite-To-Go") combines a receiver, antenna and TV all in one easy-to-carry unit. For just $1,499*, take all your shows with you whether you're going to the beach, camping or hosting the ultimate tailgate party. Now, anytime you want to enjoy all digital DIRECTV® programming all you need is a clear view of the southern sky.

Business or Government Accounts, please contact Prime Direc at 877-202-3189

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See the DIRECTV® Sat-Go tech specs

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DIRECTV Sat-Go is only available to current DIRECTV customers. DIRECTV Sat-Go cannot be purchased online at this time. You must call 1-800-DIRECTV to order. The DIRECTV Sat-Go provides reception of satellite TV signals in areas with a clear view of the TV satellite in the southern sky. The DIRECTV Sat-Go is not intended for use when operating a motor vehicle. DIRECTV programming available separately. There is an additional fee to mirror programming from an existing DIRECTV account for each DIRECTV Sat-Go receiver. For information on pricing for programming, visit directv.com. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time. Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement; copy provided at directv.com/legal and in first bill.

maxdemo · May 29, 2007

I also love the MLB package they have...also like the Mix Channels

juice · May 29, 2007

Screw DirectTV and their stupid NFL monopoly

Brock Landers · May 29, 2007

Directv rules!!

Been a customer since 1998! I get everything except the hockey and Nascar packages.

This would kick ass to have, especially on a road trip in a hotel room, ETC.

docmercer · May 29, 2007

Brock Landers said:
Directv rules!!

This would kick ass to have, especially on a road trip in a hotel room, ETC.

A hotel room that allows you to sit outside with a direct line to the DTV bird maybe.

BillyWaltersJr+ · May 29, 2007

Holy shit that is cool . I just may have to get DirecTV so I can get that..

Once you purchase the equipment, is it just like having a second reciever in your home (in terms of cost)?

maxdemo · May 29, 2007

Exclusive Pics from USA Today's DirecTV Sat-Go Grope 2,067 Views

Ed Baig and Jeff Graham, the reviewin' duo over at USA Today, were among the first to press with a review of DirecTV's new mobile receiver, the Sat-Go. As you Giz readers probably already know, the kit by Humax has a 17-inch LCD screen, integrated receiver, "laptop-style" battery, remote and antenna. That is, the lid of the carrying case is the antenna. Ed and Jeff were kind enough to share with us some of the shots they took that didn't make it into the final story. Follow the jump for excerpts from Ed's review.
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While the $1499 kit isn't portable in the sense that a laptop is, the guys say it's as "luggable" as any mobile computer built before 1990. Says Ed:

The trickiest part of setting it up is finding a suitable (and hopefully flat) spot to place the antenna. As with any DirecTV installation, the antenna requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky [hence the compass built into the side of the carrying case]...The quick-start guide shows you dish-pointing coordinates for 15 major markets, with a lengthier list inside the manual. Pressing a button on the TV shows you a signal-strength meter; you'll need 50% or better to pull in a picture.

There's more bad news:

It's hard to imagine in this day and age, but tree leaves are the great technical barrier. They prevented me from ever getting a signal in my backyard. After a bit of trial and error, I was able to get reception in my front lawn.
If you're truly in the middle of nowhere, forget about catching much of the game if you have to rely on the replaceable lithium-ion battery; it lasts just an hour, and a full recharge takes eight hours.

The good news(?):

Under ideal circumstances, you'll connect Sat-Go to a wall jack, or cigarette lighter adapter for powering it up through your car or boat.
Since the satellite receiver is built into the LCD, you can use Sat-Go as an additional TV tuner in your house. Under that scenario, you connect the LCD by cable to the more typical dish installation on the roof.

Truth be told, while Ed gave it three stars out of four and called it "really cool" right in the headline, he seems smitten with the idea—especially for gameday tailgaters—not the execution. If you are still holding out for one, you might want to read Ed's column in full, skipping over the headline of course, or check out the more amusing video of Ed and Jeff discussing Sat-Go. (I'm no theater critic, but something tells me Jeff is just feigning ignorance.) – Wilson Rothman

maxdemo · May 29, 2007

My concern after reading the review is that the Battery last 1 hour but takes 8 hrs to charge...not good

Brock Landers · May 29, 2007

maxdemo said:
My concern after reading the review is that the Battery last 1 hour but takes 8 hrs to charge...not good

will work fine with an AC adaptor...so if you have a plug-in...

maxdemo · May 29, 2007

Brock Landers said:
will work fine with an AC adaptor...so if you have a plug-in...

But if you are w/out those options like stuck in the middle of nowhere then you only have 1 hr to watch TV. But then again most everything for mobile has a ac adaptor.

OAKAS · May 29, 2007

maxdemo said:
I also love the MLB package they have...also like the Mix Channels

I also got the MLB package and it is the best money that I have spent in a long time. I think I have only missed 2 A's games all year. I also like the Mix Channel feature.

BigAFan · May 29, 2007

I'm gonna have to invest into that.

maxdemo · May 31, 2007

OAKAS said:
I also got the MLB package and it is the best money that I have spent in a long time. I think I have only missed 2 A's games all year. I also like the Mix Channel feature.

The Mix Channel rocks...I usually keep it on that channel and go to a game that gets intersting...the other channel the strike zone is also good

FatTony · May 31, 2007

Why wouldn't you just get a Slingbox and bring your laptop????

maxdemo · May 31, 2007

Fat Tony said:
Why wouldn't you just get a Slingbox and bring your laptop????

how do you change channels on a directv receiver if you did that

FatTony · May 31, 2007

maxdemo said:
how do you change channels on a directv receiver if you did that

I have it set up for Dish.

Your Slingbox software on your computer will change the channel. Your computer modem is connected to the Slingbox. From the slingbox, are RF signal sensors that go right in front of your Direct TV receiver. It's like working a remote when you're not there.

I have it set up through my Smartphone and watch games wherever I want.

DirecTV again raises the bar....DirecTV to go.

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