which HD receiver uses HDMI?

[kcromeis]

thinking of being a new subscriber... my Toshiba 52HM94 has a HDMI jack.

 

[slacker9876]

The HR10-250 has one. I believe all the others are DVI ... but I may have missed one too.

 

[kcromeis]

The HR10-250 has one. I believe all the others are DVI ... but I may have missed one too.

is the HR10-250 the receiver you get thru the online signup?

 

[billbillw]

The HR10-250 has one. I believe all the others are DVI ... but I may have missed one too.

The H-10 is also HDMI. All the older STBs are DVI.

 

[billbillw]

is the HR10-250 the receiver you get thru the online signup?

NO, definetly not. The HR10-250 is the HD Tivo. You can get one for $600 now (used to be $900).

The H-10 is $299 with new install, which includes triple LNB dish and installation.

 

[kcromeis]

NO, definetly not. The HR10-250 is the HD Tivo. You can get one for $600 now (used to be $900).

The H-10 is $299 with new install, which includes triple LNB dish and installation.

Thats basically all i needed to know..the HDTivo (while great) is just too much of a hit for me right now. I just wanted to get the best connection i can, and needed the HDMI.

 

[billbillw]

Thats basically all i needed to know..the HDTivo (while great) is just too much of a hit for me right now. I just wanted to get the best connection i can, and needed the HDMI.

HDMI and DVI are compatible with each other. There are adapters available for around $30 or less. There are also cables that are already fitted to go DVI to HDMI, but I think that route is more expensive than using the adaptor.

Be aware if you order directly from D*, they don't let you specify which box you get. You could get an H-10 or one of the older boxes like the RCA DTC210. The only way you can be certain of which box you are getting is to buy from a 3rd party retailer like Value Electronics.

 

[slacker9876]

Visually there is no difference between DVI and HDMI. The difference is that HDMI also carries the audio, not just the video. Also certain sets (like mine) do not make a distinction between COMPONENT and DVI/HDMI ... my Mitsu actually converts all HDMI input though the component bus. If you want less expensive the Hughes HTL-HD is readily available on eBay for around $185. Steer clear of the E86 series, they have a massive red push.