Yes, your DVR has to be connected to the Internet, as on-demand titles are not delivered over the satellites. This also makes it pretty slow, at least on my 1.5 Mbps DSL. I find stuff to download then watch it later. The HD choices are pretty slim, but the selection is slowly improving. The SD selection isn't bad. At least all the commercials are cut out. Also, some content is free, but others, like NBC shows are rentals.
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Achilles @ Jun 30th 2008 3:08PM
Do you have to have your system connected to the internet to get on-demand??
Ryan @ Jun 30th 2008 4:00PM
Yes, your DVR has to be connected to the Internet, as on-demand titles are not delivered over the satellites. This also makes it pretty slow, at least on my 1.5 Mbps DSL. I find stuff to download then watch it later. The HD choices are pretty slim, but the selection is slowly improving. The SD selection isn't bad. At least all the commercials are cut out. Also, some content is free, but others, like NBC shows are rentals.