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What the hell is a "position"??? Do they mean "channel"? "Position 764" sounds extremely awkward.
When I first saw the channel's logo, I thought, "They're hyping Standard Definition?"
Yes, you definitely need to connect an antenna to get HD channels over the air. Start out with a simple set of rabbit ears. If that's not satisfactory, you may need to go with a big attic or roof antenna. Whichever antenna you choose, point it in all sorts of different directions, and then re-scan for channels and see what you get.
My local Fox affiliate does the CW on its DT-2 and My Network TV on its DT-3 and the Fox HD picture still looks fine. And, I'd love to have NBC Weather Plus or the AccuWeather Channel in this market.
Need the 42 for my new, bigger living room :-)
If they billed in "meter" form (ie. how much you watch) there'd be an outcry from organizations that represent the elderly and disabled. For many of them, having the TV on all day and night is the only thing that keeps them sane.
So, what channel(s) do you like?
mcss1985: YES, the current Dish Network receivers being installed have an antenna input, the HD locals that you get over the antenna will be displayed in the guide, and you can set your DVR to record the locals. How much guide data you get varies by market. For instance, in my market, the local Ion Television affiliate and its subchannels are listed in the guide, but with no program info (it just says "Digital Service"). You can still DVR those channels... You'll just have to set a manual timer, which is easy enough. When you order service, you might want to confirm with Dish that they're giving you a receiver with an over-the-air antenna input.
Time to revisit to MMDS (wireless cable), to replace or supplement current "wired" cable, possibly?
A built-in ANALOG tv tuner? Jeez, does it come packaged with a top-loading Betamax VCR and Atari 2600, too?
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I just moved into a new apartment and have been reading about all of the new power strips out there, especially the green ones. I was wondering if you had any suggestions about which "green "power strips are out there with decent joules ratings. And when I say green, I mean power strips that have the remotes or switches to turn off all electricity flowing to certain plugs and with at least 2 plugs that are always on. I was looking specifically at sub $50 because I will need two, but if that is not possible I could be convinced otherwise. Thanks!"
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