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08-03-2008, 05:00 PM
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I'm moving...and I need help.
Okay so I currently live just off campus and I will be moving into a new apartment with one of my good friends. I currently have Time Warner cable, and I am worried about possibly not getting Big Ten Network, and also would like to save some money, so I will be getting WOW.
I move in mid September, but I need help. I just bought a 32" HDTV and I don't know what I need so that I can view HD channels (equipment wise). I know that I will have to purchase Digital _____ Cable from WOW. I got on WOW's website to look at what I am dealing with, and after I choose the package, it makes me decide on a BUNCH of options. Maybe I'll take a picture and I'll edit it in here.
Can you guys help me out?
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08-03-2008, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mstevmac
Okay so I currently live just off campus and I will be moving into a new apartment with one of my good friends. I currently have Time Warner cable, and I am worried about possibly not getting Big Ten Network, and also would like to save some money, so I will be getting WOW.
I move in mid September, but I need help. I just bought a 32" HDTV and I don't know what I need so that I can view HD channels (equipment wise). I know that I will have to purchase Digital _____ Cable from WOW. I got on WOW's website to look at what I am dealing with, and after I choose the package, it makes me decide on a BUNCH of options. Maybe I'll take a picture and I'll edit it in here.
Can you guys help me out?
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If you have an HDTV, you shouldn't need anything else to view HD channels. Some people will recommend HDMI cables to improve the signal from the box, but they are expensive. Another thing to look into is an HD antenna in case a game is televised on local and not broadcast locally in HD, but local channels are typically available in HD these days. Hope this helps.
As far as cable is concerned, be sure to get an HD box from them. |
08-03-2008, 05:07 PM
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If you have an HDTV, you shouldn't need anything else to view HD channels. Some people will recommend HDMI cables to improve the signal from the box, but they are expensive.
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Monoprice.com. About 2000% cheaper than Best Buy ($5 is pretty common).
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08-03-2008, 05:19 PM
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That is what is asking me...What do I need or is what I have selected good? |
08-03-2008, 05:21 PM
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That is what is asking me...What do I need?
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HD (I'd go with the DVR too) receiver - not sure why it asks you that twice. |
08-03-2008, 05:25 PM
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Okay so there's only 1 HDTV in the apartment and what I have selected is good? I think the reason why it's asking twice is because there could be more HDTV's in the apartment other than just 1 but we aren't going to....
Sorry I'm new to this (ordering) and I'm a little confused
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08-03-2008, 05:28 PM
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