this weekend i am purchasing a new hdtv and i hav never ownd one before. what do i need to purchase besides the tv to begin watching my shows in hd??
2007-06-29 06:13:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
You need an HD source. You have several for TV programming ... cable, satellite, over-the-air antenna and in some locations FiOS.
Also, if you want to watch HD movies (HD DVD or Blu-Ray DVD) then you will need the corresponding DVD player.
2007-06-29 07:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by gkk_72 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with other forum members that recommend that prior to your purchasing an HD TV, you should look into how you are going to receive the broadcast signal: either by cable or satellite. Make sure of the connectivity aspect, especially what types of input plugs and devices are available so that when you purchase an HDTV it has the same compatible hookups and plugs.
Good luck!
2007-06-29 20:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to order HD channels from your cable/satellite provider. When you buy the tv, especially if its at best buy or circuit city they will try and also sell you an hdmi cable for a $100 and probably some huge surge protector. I know if you order HD from comcast they will bring you compenent cables for free and you get a very good picture with that the hdmi cable is way overpriced for what you get. Same goes for the surge protector they will try and sell, you can get a good surge protector for under $20 instead of the $150 some places will try and sell you. All you need is the tv, your hd provider should take care of everything else.
2007-06-29 18:25:01 · answer #3 · answered by thefish24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to get an HD receiver from your satellite company if you do not already have one. If you want to get over the air HD, you will need to get an antenna and point it to where the HD towers are for the broadcast channels.
2007-06-29 13:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by TJG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website. http://www.hdtvspecialoffer.com
If you're in the market for a HDTV and also looking to upgrade to broadband, this may be the ticket for you.
2007-06-29 14:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by Sparky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just HD service for cable and/or sat. what tv are you getting? Are you gaming on it?
2007-06-29 13:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by mikeland6819 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋