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# DirecTV's Sat-Go, Portable Satellite TV

By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-07-24 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directvs-sat-go-portable-satellite-tv
References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/portable-media/directv-satgo/) & [directv](http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPage.jsp?assetId=P4110014)

The world's first [portable satellite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-mini1) TV system, [DirecTV's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysports-directv) Sat-Go, has arrived and not a minute too late for all those shut-ins that can't leave the house with out immediate access to 500 channels of TV. It comes in a self-contained brief case with a flat 17â€screen, flat satellite antenna and rechargeable lithium-ion battery. So you can now potentially be a couch potato, a tent potato, a tailgate potato, a boat potato, basically a geographically independent spud.

**Implications** - Now, the DirecTV Sat-Go comes at a steep price of $1,500 USD, but if you're a major football fan, it is the ultimate [tailgating accesory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtlebox-gameday-series). The smooth and compact brief-case like design is a dream to active television watchers everywhere. With no installation required, the DirecTV Sat-Go is sure to be a hit.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 49% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Portable Satellite TV:** The development of portable satellite TV systems has the potential to revolutionize the way people consume media, offering a new level of convenience and flexibility.
- **Geographically Independent Media Consumption:** The increasing availability of portable media devices and services reflects a growing desire among consumers to access their favorite content anytime and anywhere.
- **Compact Electronic Devices:** Advancements in miniaturization and battery technology are enabling the creation of smaller, more convenient electronic devices with a wider range of applications.

### Where This Applies

- **Satellite TV Providers:** Companies in the satellite TV industry can capitalize on the growing demand for portable, on-the-go solutions by developing and marketing their own portable satellite TV systems.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The emergence of portable satellite TV systems represents an opportunity for companies in the consumer electronics industry to expand their offerings and tap into new markets.
- **Outdoor Recreation:** The convenience and portability of satellite TV systems like the DirecTV Sat-Go make them an ideal tool for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, highlighting a potential market for companies in the outdoor recreation industry.

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