DTVPal

The DTVPal was a line of digital-to-analog converter boxes designed by EchoStar Communications, under the Dish Network name.

The boxes were marketed starting in 2008.

[1] The units debuted to both love and criticism from purchasers, primarily related to reliability, warranty, and service issues.

[2] All models in the line were discontinued.

One model, the DTVPal DVR, had unique features in this class of product: the ability to pause live TV and time-shift broadcast TV digitally.