I'm interested in getting an HDTV, and I see that some have HD tuners built-in. I'm not planning on getting digital cable- I would just like to receive over the air HD. If I get an HDTV without a built-in tuner, what are my options for getting an external tuner without a digital cable box?
Adam Tyner
07-16-07, 04:33 PM
Unless you're buying a monitor rather than a television, you can't really buy an HDTV without a built-in tuner these days. Every TV over 36" has been required by the FCC to include an ATSC tuner for a couple of years now.
DVD Josh
07-16-07, 04:57 PM
Given your circumstances, there is absolutely no reason for you not to get a display with a built-in HD tuner.
filmerp
07-16-07, 05:26 PM
I was curious because of the following deal on a 47" Westinghouse without tuner:
http://techbargains.com/news_displayitem.cfm/95895
DVD Josh
07-16-07, 05:39 PM
Those are meant to be used with a digital receiver box (cable, DTV, Dish).
You can buy an external tuner, but they are hard find and usually expensive.
TallGuyMe
07-16-07, 05:45 PM
careful, that Westie is a refurb...
DVD Josh
07-16-07, 05:56 PM
careful, that Westie is a refurb...
With LCD, you are probably looking at good internals but a high dead pixel count. With refurbs, the key is the dead pixel policy. It's usually much higher or non-existent.
On a screen of this size, if you are sitting back 10+ feet, even a large number of dead pixels stuck in a red or blue position will be difficult to notice. Green is another matter.
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