“For all intents and purposes, the DTVPal DVR takes many of the features found on DISH Networks' excellent satellite DVRs (such as the ViP622 and 722) and brings them to antenna-based TV viewers. …The DTVPal DVR may be the perfect fit for TV viewers without satellite or cable who still want to enjoy HD programming on their own schedule.” – CNET
“Fans of off-air HDTV reception, rejoice! The folks at Echostar have cooked up what promises to be a very popular machine for anyone fed up with over priced cable and satellite programming.” – E-Gear
“DISH Network showed off their forward thinking by introducing two new ATSC converter boxes … [The] DTVPal DVR, now this was actually probably one of the more interesting things that I saw on the show floor. The DTVPal DVR like theTR-40 is an ATSC converter box however goes one major step forward and adds Echostar’s award winning DVR features to the box. Now even if you have an old TV you will be able to enjoy all the new digital programming but you will also be able to time shift your favorite shows.” – Multichannel News
