Should I get an HDTV cable service without an HD TV?

[Savij]

Can I use the old, non-HD, TV w/o the box until the new one arrives?

 

[MrChad]

Assuming the cost is the same, I don't see why not. Your current TV should work with the HD box.

 

[DBL]

If you have Time Warner, make sure you exchange it yourself. A tech will not give you an HD box if you do not have an HDTV. I had to switch TVs to get a second HD box while waiting on one HDTV.

 

[venkman]

If it's only two weeks, get it now, as you usually get the best deals when signing up. After you are a customer, they may charge you fees up the wazoo to add HD.

You're TV will work just fine with an HD box, it just can't tune in the HD Channels.

 

[dclive]

Originally posted by: Savij
Can I use the old, non-HD, TV w/o the box until the new one arrives?

Try getting analog cable, and getting an HDTV with QAM. That will let you tune the normal high-def local channels (digitally) plus, with many providers, you'll also get a dozen or two digital (non-highdef) channels as well.

Works wonders in Houston. $16 a month for dozens of digital and about 7 high defs...