DirecTV’s model contains a 17” LCD monitor, antenna and satellite receiver. It costs $999. it also has component and composite A/V inputs in case you want to connect a game console or DVD player. It also has a composite A/V output, phone jack and USB connection. You can use AC or DC power or the unit’s rechargeable 1-hour battery.
DISH Network has a product called PocketDISH that is very similar to a video iPod. The PocketDISH Web site doesn’t have much information about this service but from what I gather you can play pre-recorded programs on a portable console. You would need to download these programs into the PocketDISH. The cost for PocketDISH is $400 and up depending on which of the three models you choose.
Advantage: DirecTV. Live portable television is much better than taped TV.