Hi.
Helping my dad buy a HDTV for his house, and, like everyone, we are trying to decide on "HD READY" or "HD with built in HD OTA Tuner". (Oh, BTY, I decided on the Panasonic PT-47X54, in case anyone is interested, check it out, a real good value!).
We decided to go with The PT-47X54, "HD READY" (No OTA HD Tuner installed).
My Dad currently has a old 4000 Dish receiver, and I has been a dish customer for several years. I have been trying to update him to a DVR. He has seen my 508 and the ability to record etc.
So here is my question:
Instead of spending 200 bucks purchasing an external OTA HD Receiver, I was going to replace dad's 4000 receiver with a Dish HD DVR.
I just want to confirm that the dish HD DVR Receivers CAN accept and de-scramble OTA HD signals
This way, we can AVOID another Remote Controll, and be more effective in spending, as he can get a better receiver, get DVR, Hd sat, AND get free OTA HD also.
We do not absolutely need to purchase it today, we can wait for the 942, or hopefully get the 2wire receiver.
Thanks in advance for answering my question!
Helping my dad buy a HDTV for his house, and, like everyone, we are trying to decide on "HD READY" or "HD with built in HD OTA Tuner". (Oh, BTY, I decided on the Panasonic PT-47X54, in case anyone is interested, check it out, a real good value!).
We decided to go with The PT-47X54, "HD READY" (No OTA HD Tuner installed).
My Dad currently has a old 4000 Dish receiver, and I has been a dish customer for several years. I have been trying to update him to a DVR. He has seen my 508 and the ability to record etc.
So here is my question:
Instead of spending 200 bucks purchasing an external OTA HD Receiver, I was going to replace dad's 4000 receiver with a Dish HD DVR.
I just want to confirm that the dish HD DVR Receivers CAN accept and de-scramble OTA HD signals
This way, we can AVOID another Remote Controll, and be more effective in spending, as he can get a better receiver, get DVR, Hd sat, AND get free OTA HD also.
We do not absolutely need to purchase it today, we can wait for the 942, or hopefully get the 2wire receiver.
Thanks in advance for answering my question!