There are two types of HDTV televisions that can produce high definition
pictures. They are:
- High Definition Televisions (i.e. Integrated HD sets)
- High Definition Ready Televisions
High Definition Televisions are television sets that include special
tuners that are capable of receiving land-based high definition broadcasts.
An antenna is needed to receive these transmissions.
High Definition Ready Televisions don't include HDTV tuners but some
include tuners to receive standard broadcasts. If you intent to
subscribe to a cable television or satellite service to receive HDTV (and
conventional TV) broadcasts, you don't normally require a HDTV tuner.
The HDTV tuner is included in the cable/satellite receiver.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated that 50% of the
TV receivers in the 25 to 36 inch screen size range that are sold in the USA
must have a digital tuner by July 1, 2005.
