mike01

this site needs a dtv/hdtv for dummies.

I have questions that I havent seen answered like what If I dont have a cable box or dish or anything like that, should I then get a HDTV with built in tuner?

And Id like to see the differance between the differant formats, HDTV,DTV,DLP,LCD ect.

Brian Shannon

Try the FAQ at the top

http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=165672

If it is not there then ask a more detailed question and someone will respond.

Good luck!

broadwayblue

generally i would advise against getting a set with an integrated HDTV tuner. but as you won't be using a dish or a cable box it might not be a terrible idea. what HDTV source(s) will you be using.

DVDho78DTS

I have a question along these lines so I will know down the road. I have a HDTV with a tuner built-in & regular DIRECTV, so if I want DIRECTV HD programming all I need is the TRIPLE LNB right?

Brian Shannon

You will need the oval dish with the triple LNB. I am not sure how your tuner will deal with Direct TV and their HD feeds. I use a Sony HD200 for my direct tv tuner and ota tuner.

DVDho78DTS

Thanks for the info. I have an ota antenna that I've used for local TV which got me wanting to upgrade my DIRECTV.

shelland

You will not be able to receive DirectTV via your built-in tuner - only over-the-air. To get DirectTV HD programming, you need an external DirectTV HD tuner.

Caliking

if you have been a member of D* for about 2 years or so call this number: 800.600.8977 (retention agent)...they should pick up right away. tell them you are looking into hdtv offers and you know that they have been giving hdtv setup for $99. tell them you want it and walla...they should give it to you. also, you can get hbo for $10 for 6 months!

DVDho78DTS

Thanks for the info.