Sharp Aquos LC-37HV4U 37-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
Use 2 Cable Boxes HD AND NTSC for best results
I am responding to the question from James Tepper<br /> Sharp LC-37HV4U, April 4, 2004<br /> Reviewer:  James Tepper (Boonton Township, NJ United States)<br /><br />Those of you that have purchased a HDTV, regardless of whether a Plasma or a LCD should strongly consider using 2 cable boxes.  The first, a regular definition cable box for low def signals (also known as NTSC - broadcast for 95% of all channels) and another HDTV box for the HDTV signals (A.K.A. ATSC).<br /><br />The difference is very very significant.  The problem with viewing a regular definition signal through a HDTV cable box is that the HDTV cable box \\"up converts\\" the regular TV signal to a high definition signal.  This up covert is being done by a very cheap $200 box, not a high end video processor (AKA \\"scaler\\" or Faroudja, etc. which costs at least $5,000).<br /><br />Low definition signals look very good on your HDTV set through a standard defination box (AKA NTSC).  High Def looks extraordinary.<br /><br />I rented a second box through Cablevision for an extra $5 per month.  It's well worth it.  The Sony box is the best for low definition.  For high def, they only offer the Scientific Atlanta 7200HD which works fine.