Difference between LCD(or Plasma) HDTV Monitor or TV?

Question

Is it really as simple as the monitor doesn't have tuner? Why is a monitor so much cheaper than a TV? Why would I buy a monitor over a TV(Pro's and Con's).

Answer 1

HD monitor: This is a monitor that is capable of showing at least 720p signals natively, which is the minimum to be considered HD. Because they lack built-in TV tuners of any kind, however, they can only officially be called "monitors." But since most people get their HD programming from their cable or satellite operator, the increasingly scarce HD monitor can be a great value.

HD-ready TVs: The jury's still out on what exactly this means, but loosely and generally this refers either to an HD monitor with no tuners whatsoever or to a TV that can accept and display HD signals of at least 720p but has only an NTSC (standard TV) tuner built in. Again, since they lack the built-in HD tuner, these TVs are often a decent bang for the buck. The FCC has mandated that all TVs over 25 inches must now have built-in HD tuners, so it's increasingly hard to find large-screen HD-ready TVs, but deals abound online.

HDTV: This is a TV that can natively show at least 720p signals and has built-in NTSC (standard) and ATSC (HD) tuners, so you can grab over-the-air HD signals using an antenna. This knocks up the price a bit, but the advantage is you can use things like HD-ready CableCards and other space-saving technologies.

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If you subscrible to cable or satellite, you'll be fine getting an HD monitor and saving some cash. If you plan to use an antenna to snag over-the-air HD broadcasts, you'll want to get an HDTV so as not to have to purchase the necessary tuner.

Answer 2

the in many situations occurring of the wires you employ to connect an HDTV to assert a DVD participant will make alot of difference. i understand somebody with a 50" Sony Bravia HDTV and he has it linked with £a million.ninety 9 cables, it seems o.ok.yet whilst he went out and spent £a hundred and fifty approx. the image could look surprising.