It is a welcome addition, especially with the dearth of programming now being produced in the country, says Leda Papachatzi, a programming manager at the network.

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"DIRECTV customers nationwide can now experience the TiVo HD DVR from DIRECTV, which combines TiVo's award-winning user interface with DIRECTV's great lineup of HD programming, " said David Sandford, Vice President, General Manager of TiVo's service provider business.

ENGADGET: DirecTiVo now available nationwide, please try to contain your excitement