iPad’s DirectTV App doesn’t stream Video, like say a iOS Slingplayer App, but it can provide remote scheduling for most DVR boxes…See Details.
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Shout to ZatsNotFunny for this scrollable Breakdown!

iPad First Look

Source: iTunes

Press Release:
DIRECTV’s new iPad app. Now your favorite shows, movies and sports are just a tap away.

FEATURES
– Highly customizable remote control functionality right on your iPad.
– Browse and discover movies, shows and sports – without interrupting the show you are currently watching on TV.
– Set recordings or channel tune instantly, and access more information on shows, cast & crew, with parental ratings.
– Access sports scores and schedules and set your favorite teams.

HOME SCREEN (Customizable modules)
– Currently Watching – More information about the show you are watching now and suggestions for similar shows.
– Guide Favorites – List of favorite channels selected through the Guide.
– Channel Guide – Displays up to 14 days of upcoming shows for a selected channel.
– Favorite Channels – Create user preferred lists of channels (by category, his or her list, etc.)
– QuickTune – One-touch selection of your favorite channels by name or icon.
– News Channels – All the news channels in one module.
– Kids & Family – All the kids & family friendly channels in one module.
– Sports – Browse available sports events and scores by game or favorite teams.

DEDICATED TABS (Playlist, Guide, Movies and Sports)
– Organize and view all of your recorded content by poster or list view.
– View list of recorded content for each receiver.
– Search listings up to 14 days in advance by traditional grid view or selected channel.
– View show descriptions, Cast & Crew, Photos, Suggestions & Parental Information.
– Change channels, set recordings and get more information.
– Customize the guide by favorite channels.
– View current sports matchups and scores by league, with the option to watch or record.

– Recording and remote control functionality is available to DIRECTV customers only.
– DIRECTV customers must have a residential home account registered on directv.com http://directv.com to access recording & remote functionality.
– Recording requires a Wi-Fi, Edge or 3G network connection to schedule. Remote control requires a Wi-Fi connection to your home network.
– In rare instances, scheduled recording(s) may not be recognized.
– Available for customers in the USA only.
– Remote scheduling requires DIRECTV PLUS DVR (models R15, R16, R22), DIRECTV PLUS HD DVR (models HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24) or TiVo® Series 2 receivers with 6.4a software. Receivers do not require phone or broadband connection to schedule a recording.
– Remote control requires DIRECTV PLUS HD DVR (models HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24 and H21, H23, H24) connected to a broadband connection.

– For Tips, Tricks and Customer Support, please visit: http://forums.directv.com

Use of the DIRECTV iPad Application by DIRECTV customers is subject to DIRECTV’s Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy (available at directv.com http://directv.com