HDTV Question

[Rtstrider]

I have yet another HDTV question...I will admit I'm a huge noobie at this, but we all have to learn sometime or another....I have this tv and I want to hook up this antenna with it. My question is do any I need any additonal hardware to see the hd signals on my tv? If so what would it be?

 

[soundsfine]

It looks like it is just an HDTV monitor. In other words, it does not have a built in HDTV tuner. You will need an HDTV receiver as well.

 

[Rtstrider]

Does Best Buy carry one of those...I prefer bb because of the discount...But if not then I can go somewhere else....

 

[soundsfine]

Yes.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=cat03022

 

[Rtstrider]

So this is all I need? Is it digital cable ready.....And if so does it pick up the digital channels or do I need a cable card?

 

[AVRat]

Unfortunately, you do need the additional HDTV Tuner to get over the air HDTV. BB does carry them. You're looking at over $230 retail.

The TV is digital ready, does not have cable-card capability. You need digital and HD service from the cable company and their set top box which will connect to your TV using a variety of connections.

 

[soundsfine]

So this is all I need? Is it digital cable ready.....And if so does it pick up the digital channels or do I need a cable card?

If you are going with cable, you might be able to get all the channels you want from the cable company. In that case, all you need is the HD cable box from the cable company and you would not need the HDTV tuner or the antenna.

 

[scorrpio]

Yeah, most providers include all HD content available over the air into their basic package. At least Cablevision does. Just make sure you get an HD box, not a regular one.