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zumlif · 05-01-11, 05:22 PM

I have an Acoustics Solutions HDMI telvision, model LCD26NK750HD which has never given any problems. Attached to it is a Humax PVR-9150T which also works satisfactorily. What do I need to add in order to watch HD transmissions? I don't want anything fancy like watching dvds or hooking up to my computer and the Humax can already record much more than I need. From what I can gather from online searches, which can be confusing, I should buy a set top box, but what type? Cost is a factor. I think the picture is good. Is there any point in upgrading? Of course, if the tv breaks down I expect I will be told it is not worth repairing and new one will have a HD tuner built in anyway.

charlie1966 · 05-01-11, 07:26 PM

There isn't much of an advantage with having HD on a screen below 32", though some may disagree.
If you still want to upgrade to a HD source then maybe give some indication of your budget and someone one here can to help steer you in the right direction.

zumlif · 06-01-11, 06:25 PM

Thank you for your reply. If I knew what piece of equipment I needed to buy I would then be able assess whether it would worth my while to buy it. Your comment that you don't think there would much benefit is interesting. I thought there are programmes on Freesat that I would be able to see.

zumlif · 06-01-11, 06:30 PM

Re my last post, I meant Freeview not Freesat

05-01-11, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
zumlif zumlif Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinner, UK Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HD tv I have an Acoustics Solutions HDMI telvision, model LCD26NK750HD which has never given any problems. Attached to it is a Humax PVR-9150T which also works satisfactorily. What do I need to add in order to watch HD transmissions? I don't want anything fancy like watching dvds or hooking up to my computer and the Humax can already record much more than I need. From what I can gather from online searches, which can be confusing, I should buy a set top box, but what type? Cost is a factor. I think the picture is good. Is there any point in upgrading? Of course, if the tv breaks down I expect I will be told it is not worth repairing and new one will have a HD tuner built in anyway.

05-01-11, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
charlie1966 GT user and abuser! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Co. Wicklow, Ireland Posts: 498 Thanks: 49 Thanked 108 Times in 89 Posts	Re: HD tv There isn't much of an advantage with having HD on a screen below 32", though some may disagree. If you still want to upgrade to a HD source then maybe give some indication of your budget and someone one here can to help steer you in the right direction. __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

06-01-11, 06:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
zumlif zumlif Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinner, UK Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: HD tv Thank you for your reply. If I knew what piece of equipment I needed to buy I would then be able assess whether it would worth my while to buy it. Your comment that you don't think there would much benefit is interesting. I thought there are programmes on Freesat that I would be able to see.

06-01-11, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
zumlif zumlif Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinner, UK Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: HD tv Re my last post, I meant Freeview not Freesat