>>>>> "Erik" == Erik Pettersen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
... Erik> So, yeah.. hypothetically if you just get an OTA HDTV/ATSC set top box Erik> AND it has svideo output you could hook it up to a normal TV... Erik> although I don't entirely see why you'd want to :) Actually, that's how I started out with HDTV 5-6 years ago. The tuner was (still is) much cheaper than the display, so if you want to get your feet wet, it's easier to justify. And the picture on an SD display turns out to be very very nice when compared to a cable or satellite SD signal, it's at least DVD quality. If all you've experienced is SD, there's a definite "wow" factor; and there's still room for another (bigger!) "wow" when you finally upgrade to the HD display. Since I was already spoiled by tivo back then, I got a hipix HDTV card so I could time-shift (albeit on a windows box), and the rest is history... :-) I only got my HDTV display less than 2 years ago, after 3+ years of HD content on the SD display. Enjoyed every minute of it! Anyways, Radio Shack has an HDTV STB on clearance for $89.98. The online store is out of stock, but every store in my area has them available (catalog number 16-3499, an Accurion HTS 6000). It has an S-video out, though I've only used the component. The remote that came with my unit is very touchy (must be lined up exactly with the STB), but my Harmony remote has no problem controlling it. Enjoy! Steve.
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