First of all you must buy an HDTV. HDTV is usually sold with an integrated tuner, which does nothing but convert the signal into a playable format. The HDTV tuner are being sold without usually called “HDTV Ready”.

Between CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) and the FCC is under a big legal war on the implementation of a tuner. FCC argues that the inclusion would help to disseminate this new technology, while CEA contends that the tuner is only for those who want to use an antenna to receive the signal, while those receiving the signal via cable or satellite would be unused.

Scheda HDTV

If you want to use the HDTV with the computer, you can purchase the new ATI HDTV Wonder. This is provided with an antenna to capture the HDTV signal plane. It is also available for entry signals via cable or satellite.

Using a computer you can also record and play back any signal. We explain this concept later.

Antenna, digital cable or satellite

What is better to use for HDTV signals? Only the antenna can be mounted anywhere, but you can not receive all channels. Also, you must find the right position to receive different channels. The best solution is to use a cable connection or satellite.

Unfortunately, the solution of the cable or satellite are much more expensive, so be you to judge subjectively whether the programs and the quality which you can enjoy really worth the expense.