[mythtv-users] I'm an HD Idiot.. Help me out

[Mitch Gore]

On 9/16/07, Ben Kevan <ben.kevan at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> First, wanted to appologize for the first email that sent out, accidently
> hit
> hotkey in Kmail to send the email.. Doh!
>
> So,
>
> I am in the process of not only making a Myth box, but also looking for a
> new
> TV.
>
> I am going to point to a few TV's:
>
> Westinghouse LVM-37w3
>
> http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/westinghouse-lvm-37w3/4852-6482_7-31948531.html?tag=uolst
>
> To me, it isn't really a TV, but a Computer Monitor with TV capabilities.
> This
> is evident due to the lack of the ASTC / QAM and NTSC Tuners..
>
> Here is another TV:
>
> Sharp LC 37D62U
>
> http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sharp-lc-37d62u-37/4505-6482_7-32334936.html?tag=prod.txt.1
>
> True HDTV with built in tuners 8500:1 Contrast compared to the
> Westinghouse's
> 1000:1
>
> So.. I guess my question is..
>
> If I get the Westinghouse (which is lovely on the budget) how will I get
> HD to
> it? Does the MythTV box act as the HD NTSC Tuner for the TV? or will I
> have
> to get a HD Box from my cable company?
>
> I know this really isn't an av list.. But just thought I'd ask.
>
> Ben
> --
> How much can you know about yourself, you've never been in a fight? I
> don't
> wanna die without any scars. So come on; hit me
>
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yes your myth box will act as the HD box.  You install tuners then output
the video via S-Video/Composite/component/HDMI/DVI.
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