What do I need to have in order to watch HD channels except HDTV?
Question:
Do I need to order an additional receiver for my bedroom? Do I need special cables for HD? and so on ...
The only reason why I am gonna buy a new TV is that I wanna watch HD channels. So, I do not wanna be disappointed and be prepared.
Thanks for your answers.
Answer:
Yes you will need a new reciever, as well as a subscription to an HDTV service. You will also need new cables- if your reciever has it, then HDMI is the best.
you cable provider will set it up for you. if your looking for an HDTV try checking out Secondact.Com or Biz, its a refurb site but i got a 32in jvc for $500 and its awsome.
Well, if you want just your local channels in HD, then you dont need a box. You'll get up to about 7 channels in HD without the box. But if you would like Hbo, cinemax, and stars in HD along with a couple of extra movie and concert channels in HD..you will need concast's dvr and you will have about 15 HD channels with the dvr which also acts as a HD reciever. If you dont want the dvr service, then it will be about 5 extra dollars a month but you will still need the dvr, you just wont get the dvr service. If you DO choose to use the dvr service, then it will be about 12 extra dollars a month. So basically, if you want your local channels in HD, you dont need a box, but if you want more HD channels, get the comcast dvr. And if you do choose to get the box, comcast will set you up with some component cables so you dont have to buy any cables.
You will need either a digital cable receiver or cable card (if your tv accepts those). Another option is an over-the-air antenna to receive those HD channels in your area that are broadcast over the air. Either way, to get TRUE HD (1080p) you will need a 1080p capable tv, connected to your source via HDMI cables. That's the only way to get TRUE HD. A lot of people can't tell the difference between a 720p tv with HD, and 1080p tv with HD.but I can :o)
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