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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
First, an HD-ready TV set. Sets that are called "HD-ready"
can display high-definition pictures, but they don't have
the tuners built in to pick the signals out of the air. That's
all right for most folks, considering that nine out of 10
people get their TV signal from cable or satellite companies.
Second, digital service and an HD-capable set-top box from
your cable or satellite company. If you get your signals over
the air, you'll need an HDTV roof-top or indoor antenna and
a television with the tuner built in. These will provide the
feed to your set.
If you're a satellite customer, you'll also need a dish that
can receive HD signals. The satellite company may also be
able to sell you an over-the-air antenna that attaches to
your current dish for local channels; check with your provider
for details.
What it costs: Depends on what you want to buy. DISH Network
offers a basic HDTV starter kit for $1,000 that includes a
34-inch TV set. Just the HD-capable set-top box retails for
$399.
Comcast charges its digital cable customers $5 extra a month
to get HD signals.
DirecTV offers an HD package for an extra $10.99 a month.
A February promotion included a 52-inch television, receiver,
installation and dish for $1,500.
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