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difference between "HD Ready" "HDTV Monitor" and "HDTV" ???

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I went to BB today shopping for a bigscreen. I asked the sales guy what the difference is in the 3 things mentioned in title (the cards ontop of the TVs say one of the 3 things)

The guy replies with "Oh nothing, they're all the same"


I realize that TVs are FAR from my area of expertise, but I have a hunch that this guy didn't know his ass from a hole in the ground. (Judging by the patches of blond hair he was sporting)

Is there a difference? Which style should i get??
 
You mean the same bestbuy employee who would recomend your typical home theater in a box pos b/c the speakers are a smaller size yet the customer obviously wants the best sound.
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Why o why should you be surprised. 😀

Sorry, I have no answer to your question. 😉😛
 
He may be right... They may be the same thing, as the definitions aren't truly standard. It depends on the particular tv's in question.

But in general:
HDTV has a built in HD tuner
HD Ready and HDTV Monitor are without the tuner.
 
You dont really need a HDTV with a built-in tuner because if you want to have HD Signal from cable or sattelite, the cable company or sattelite company will provide a tuner box with your service.

The only thing that the HDTV with built-in tuner is good for is if you plan to receive HD signal over the air, but there aren't that many channels over the air in HD signal anyways.
 
Originally posted by: Imdmn04
You dont really need a HDTV with a built-in tuner because if you want to have HD Signal from cable or sattelite, the cable company or sattelite company will provide a tuner box with your service.

The only thing that the HDTV with built-in tuner is good for is if you plan to receive HD signal over the air, but there aren't that many channels over the air in HD signal anyways.
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not sure but hdtv ready sometimes only means it can handle part of the hdtv spec? like only 720p and no 1080i/p etc
 
Originally posted by: Imdmn04
You dont really need a HDTV with a built-in tuner because if you want to have HD Signal from cable or sattelite, the cable company or sattelite company will provide a tuner box with your service.

The only thing that the HDTV with built-in tuner is good for is if you plan to receive HD signal over the air, but there aren't that many channels over the air in HD signal anyways.
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Uhm, do you know what you are talking about?

MOST of the HD contect that I get is over the air. I have Directv with their HD package and an OTA antenna. If I didn't have the OTA antenna, I wouldn't be able to get local channels in HD.
 
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
not sure but hdtv ready sometimes only means it can handle part of the hdtv spec? like only 720p and no 1080i/p etc
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Nah, i think you're referring to sets that can display 480p but not 720p or higher. Those are called EDTV's, and the cheaper plasma screens are EDTV's (or ETV's? Enhanced Digital Television) I might be wrong on the exact specs they can display but it's something like that.
 
Taken from http://www.hdtvinfoport.com/hdtv-buyers-guide.html:


Integrated HDTV
A Complete High-Definition TV System: The HD-Tuner is built-in. It comes with a 'mega-dollar' price tag, but convenient if price is no object. Just connect it to a High Definition broadcast source, and enjoy HDTV!



'HDTV-Capable' or 'HDTV-Ready'
Generally more affordable, these TV sets (often called Monitors) can display both NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) 'analog' signals and ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee) 'digital' signals... BUT - It requires an external, High Definition Tuner (Set Top Box - STB) to receive and display HDTV programs. Be sure you verify that the HD Tuner is compatible with the HD set you are purchasing, as well as the 'direct broadcast service' (DBS) (Satellite/Cable) you expect to use, and is also capable of receiving Over-The-Air (OTA) broadcasts.


HDTV-Buyers-Guide Special Alert: "Digital Ready" and "HDTV-READY" do NOT necessarily mean the TV will receive and display digital "High Definition" television programs - Be sure you verify that the set you are considering will indeed display true HDTV.

 
I would figure they mean:

HDTV: Like a regular TV, but with a digital tuner, and probably a 16:9 screen
HDTV ready: Regular analog TV with component inputs
HDTV monitor: 16:9 flatscreen display with no built-in tuner
 
ok, so I'm safe buying an HDTV or HD ready, but don't need the one with built in tuner

I have digital cable, so no airwaves for me.

Thanks everyone.
You just helped me spend my tax return 🙂
 
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