2006-10-16 08:15:03 · 8 answers · asked by maxinejane42 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
I would always go for a TV that is HD ready so that you can get off the air HD programming or get HD programming direct from the cable provider without having to use a box.
Keep in mind there is two types of HD TV's, there is HD ready that has the built in tuner, and HD Capable that does not but has the input jacks and capability to display an HD channel. If you are in the US, I do believe that most TV's above 42" are HD ready.
2006-10-16 13:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Toadman50 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Very few broadcasters are broadcasting in HD and only Sky offers a (limited) choice in HD broadcasters. Even if you buy a HD ready set you need to buy a lot more expensive equipment to plug into it when HD starts broadcasting (if you're wondering when that is, so is everybody else including the BBC).
It does need to be digital as the analogue switch-off comes upon us. About 2 years in Yorkshire, 5 in London and some bits of Wales don't get analogue signals at all already. However........if you take my advice, buy a normal analogue telly with a CRT screen as they're giving them away now. If you want digital telly and can receive it, buy a box, or get sky. You'll find it's much cheaper than LCD or IDTV and LOADS cheaper than HDTV. A CRT properly looked after lasts about 18000 working hours on average, an LCD about 8000.
2006-10-16 21:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by prakdrive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it does not need to be HD ready. You will only see a better picture if the program is transmitted in High Def. At the moment there are very few HD programmes available. Sky offer a few on their sports and movie channels.
It will be a few years before the majority of programmes will be broadcast in HD, by that time you will be ready to upgrade anyway.
Also, if you have an xbox360 you will benefit from an HD tv.
I agree with previous post, it is better to get integrated digital.
2006-10-16 15:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by Simon80 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you really - I would say it doesn't HAVE to be, because at the moment HD subscriptions are very expensive and there's only a handful of channels you can get. By the time HD becomes widely available and cheap enough to make it worth it, you'll probably have got round to replacing your telly again anyway.
I'd get one with integrated digital tuner, because in 3 years, you won't get an ordinary signal, and you might not want to get/keep Sky, so if you've got a digital tuner built in, you'll be "future proof" and won't have a problem when the signal switches. And you get Freeview for now!
2006-10-16 15:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by Andy B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't, next year you'll need to get the converter box just to watch local TV channels. I'd go HD
2006-10-16 15:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by Ellen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no only if ur going to pay for hd films or dvds hd is high definition not digital there is a difference
2006-10-16 15:31:41 · answer #6 · answered by macca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you dont want to be buying again in next few years yes hd has already started broadcasting
2006-10-16 15:18:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for the latest, or else you'll miss out the new technology. even if it costs more, it is worth it and you can boast for at least 5 years starting from the day you bought, or else, it's up to you.
2006-10-16 15:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by Seungyong W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋