Archive for the 'Other - Electronics' Category

Which tuner is better to get OTA HDTV, the built in tuner or external HD set top box?

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

irod asked: I have a Samsung LTN4061F with built in tuner and a external Samsung DTB-H260F DIGITAL HDTV RECEIVER, I’m wondering which one has better signal reception, thanks.

Would it work if I used a DVI-VGA adapter and cable to connect laptop to HDTV?

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

Alice asked: I have a IBM Thinkpad T60 with only a VGA output, and an HDTV with only DVI and S-video input. Would it work if I used a DVI to VGA adapter and then a VGA cable to connect my laptop to the TV?

Will this satellite receiver I’m considering purchasing be worthless after the switch to HDTV?

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Meadowlark asked: I’m considering buying a dish network non hdtv receiver to use with two of my television sets (also both non hdtv). Will this receiver be obsolete in two years or so when the switch is made to hdtv?