Once upon a time eecs143 shaped the electrons to say... > My question is what TV do I need to buy to use this (as I do not > currently have an HD TV)? In particular I'm wondering if I need to pay > extra for a tv that has a "built-in tuner" since the tivo unit already > has 2 built-in tuners. Should I save some money and just go for a > monitor only type of tv? What are the advantages/disadvantages of > buying a tv with/without a built in tuner if it is to be used > exclusively witht the S3 Tivo?
If you're always going to be watching via the TiVo, why would you need a tuner in the TV? It adds absolutely nothing unless you ever plan to watch 'Live' TV via the TV directly, using the internal tuner. Now, personally, my selection of HDTV was based on the overall quality and features, and the set I selected has an OTA tuner, and I think it may do clear QAM, but I don't use it. I have it setup to use analog cable natively, for when my folks visit and my TiVo is recording something. (My dad likes to just poke around channels.) Personally I never use it, 100% of my viewing is via TiVo. As for what kind of set you should get - I'd focus more of the size you want/need for your space, contrast ratio, black levels, color reproduction, resolution (1080p or 720p display?), and inputs - you want HDMI, really. I bought the Samsung HL-S6187W 61" 1080p DLP set. -MZ -- <URL:mailto:megazoneatmegazone.org> Gweep, Discordian, Author, Engineer, me. "A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men" 508-852-2171 <URL:http://www.megazone.org/> <URL:http://www.eyrie-productions.com/> Eris
