Toshiba 36HF73 Digital Ready?

[Cynthia Blue]

I just got a new 42" Plasma and HD programming and I love it. Before I upgraded Dish Network we just had it hooked up OTA and got some really nice local stations.

So I've been thinking about Christmas... my Dad has a Toshiba 36HF73 flat-screen that he bought two years ago. My Mom and Dad are not interested in cable or satellite or anything fancy, they just like their regular TV. So I was thinking maybe I could get them a SD or HD tuner, if their TV will support it, for Christmas so they can get more OTA channels and get a nice picture.

However, from the specs of their TV I am not sure what it will support. Do you expert guys here have some time to have a look at help me out?

A good link with the set specs is here:
http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/televisions/product.asp?model=36HF73

In brief, it has a DVI-HDTV Input, it says. So does that mean it's HD capible? So I would need a tuner that has a DVI output?

Maybe I could get a tuner on ebay for $50 or around there, doesn't matter if it's used, just as long as it'll work for a few years for them. I think it'd be a fun Christmas present. We have some interesting Digital substations here in Salt Lake City Utah that I think would entertain them.

Thanks!

 

[berck]

In brief, it has a DVI-HDTV Input, it says. So does that mean it's HD capible? So I would need a tuner that has a DVI output?

Yes its HD ready. One link on the specs show that it can accept 720p and 1080i HD content. As far as the DVI connection is concerned, you can get HDMI to DVI cables. I wouldn't worry about finding a HD tuner with a DVI connection.

 

[Cynthia Blue]

Excellent thank you. Now to find a tuner for them...