Duncan, My comments are inline:
> -----Original Message----- > From: DHSinclair > My confusion is over the > acromyn-clutter. I assume that if you tell me a given device > has an 'HDTV' tuner built in, that means it will by default > also receive DTV. Am I correct? I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that all HDTV is DTV, but not all DTV is HDTV. DTV refers to the way the signal is transmitted. HD refers to the quality of the content. You can broadcast analog tv on a digital signal to give you DTV, but that does not make it HDTV. > >Personally, I would look at 1080p capable sets, although > these are larger > >and more expensive. The smaller ones are usually 720p. > > Yes, the initial purchase for the bedroom will be a 720p. > When I get to > the livingroom change I will be planning 1080p. The garage will be > whatever the budget allows......... :) This goes back to my previous post. My understanding is that HDTV is either 1080p (nobody, AFAIK, has a broadcast 1080p signal - BluRay Discs utilizes a 1080p signal), 1080i (NBC, CBS, CS), or 720p (ABC, PBS, FOX). Regular analog is 480i. I think there are other resolutions, but these are the HDTV resolutions. Higher is better, progressive (p) is better than interlaced (i). I don't know which is better, 720p or 1080i. My computer video card can output 1080p, so I shopped for a 1080p compatible HDTV with VGA and HDMI inputs. > > extra HDMI ports are useful. > > OK, so I can equate HDMI ports as potential console game > ports to the screen? Useful for more than just game consoles. I have my computer hooked up from the DVI output to the HDMI input of the HDTV. I think the video is better with the digital, but find the text a little better with the VGA. Might be my imagination :) > >At least in my area, Comcast has told me that I will > continue to receive > >analog signals for most stations after the Feb 2009 deadline, so I am > >keeping several analog televisions and my investment in DVR > equipment. > I get my TV OTA. Comcast is the local robber-baron here. I > plan to wait > until our local electric company completes their FIOS > build-out to review a > subscription service. I do have DISH, DirectTV, and > dedicated (expensive, > tweaky) SAT services also available. I expect that AT&T will > also enter > the market before too long. Can not justify ATM. > Best, > Duncan JMHO, but there will always be something cheaper and better on the horizon. Comcast provides a service I would be hard pressed to give up (internet and cable w/ HD). My hope is that competition will bring down the price and increase the service, but am unwilling to wait for that golden day. Till then, I will go with Comcast, the only real alternative, and pay their price. Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
