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    Jumping Ship, Dish vs. Cable

    I just ordered HD (the 811 and the pkg) from E, but my neighbor told me they are getting a "retiree" basic from cable, with HD that covers the main broadcasters (35 channels) at a total cost of $25 / month! For me this sounds like a great deal (since those channels are what I watch anyway). I...
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    going to new Big screen, need advice

    I was originally going that route (pan 42" plasma) but the room is too big and the 42" just seems to get lost so for the same price I can get the pan 60" LCD which is a much better fit. That's when I got into the problems with the Sat hook up. Rich
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    going to new Big screen, need advice

    OK, after all that my take is; For 1st trial I should just go with the present 301 hook up and see what it looks like. Then try converting to DVI or DVMI connections to see if there is any difference. Meanwhile I'll research the local OTA reception to see if adding a OTA antennae will be of...
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    going to new Big screen, need advice

    Jason, I was referring to "DVI , component, & HDMI" you spoke of earlier. Rich
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    going to new Big screen, need advice

    Jason, You lost me. What do these anachronisms mean and what do they do? Rich
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    going to new Big screen, need advice

    So what do I do? If I spend the bucks for the 811? will I get good PQ on everything SD as well as HD? Or is there another way to go? All I want to do is watch my normal TV stuff network shows , ball games etc. on a larger screen, with decent sound.
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    going to new Big screen, need advice

    Yes this TV is HD ready. The receiver I now have is marked 301, what do you mean "don't be surprised if the quality seems terrible?
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    going to new Big screen, need advice

    I am retired and have been watching dish network on a 20" tv (DISH 50, networks, and dvd ). I,m almost done converting a 15 X 21 garage into a family room (mostly to relax and watch TV). I intend to put in a (60 inch Panasonic rear proj LCD PT60LC13 or 14). I will hook it up to my Aiwa mini...