opus74, If you don want to change none of your programing but do want to recieve some of the spanish channels, you can call Directv and add the, Opcion En Espanol Package, wich is 14.99 and you get all spanish channels.
Hi there SA Cop, Dragon is right you can call directv or you can buy a replacement remote at http://www.weaknees.com/tivo_peanut_remote.php There $49 dollars
New HD-DVR
I was just reading an article about the new HD-DVR from DirecTV, Looks awesome.
Expected to cost between $1,500 and $2,000
http://www.techliving.com/archives/2006/04/directv_goes_pro_with_new_hd_d.shtml