View Full Version : Any good 32" HDTV's with Cablecard?
PeteZaHut
02-26-2007, 04:32 PM
Does anybody know of a good brand that has a cable card slot? I really like Vizio because of their price and reputation, but there is no cable card slot. I don't have the kind of money to buy a Sharp or Panasonic with a cable card slot that costs $1000+. Has anyone seen a cheaper, still good quality, brand like Vizio with a cable card slot? I'm looking for a 32"
kevinw
02-26-2007, 05:06 PM
Why not use the STB, Better yet get one that is DVR- all free from your cable co.
abeas
02-26-2007, 05:33 PM
I'd say Samsung, but they might be over your limit of $1000.
PeteZaHut
02-26-2007, 05:39 PM
Why not use the STB, Better yet get one that is DVR- all free from your cable co.
They're not free with Comcast.
PeteZaHut
02-26-2007, 05:40 PM
I'd say Samsung, but they might be over your limit of $1000.
Yeah that's too expensive. It is driving me nuts because Vizio is perfect in so many ways except the cable card slot, which is one of the things I really want.
abeas
02-26-2007, 05:54 PM
I honestly do not know of any others I think you would be hard pressed to find something with cablecard in that size for the price you want to spend.
Ratman
02-26-2007, 06:03 PM
If you can't find an 32" under $1000 with a QAM tuner or Cablecard slot, then get ANY 32" and rent a box (non-DVR) from your cable provider for ~$6.00 per month. You'd be better off...
ohheck
02-26-2007, 06:29 PM
Generally, cable card slots are found on more expensive sets that include more "bells and whistles". I only found one...a Sharp 32 that was way more than you want to spend.
I also would suggest you buy the set that suits you best within your price range and go with a set top box. :grandpa9:
PeteZaHut
02-26-2007, 07:51 PM
I think I remember seeing something once about a way to hook up a cable card to a TV that doesn't support cable cards. Anybody know anything about this?
Ratman
02-26-2007, 08:42 PM
No......
mjones73
02-26-2007, 09:12 PM
Yeah you can buy a $800 Series 3 Tivo that supports dual cable cards.
kevinw
02-26-2007, 11:53 PM
They're not free with Comcast.
You could rent a box for 5 years for the extra you pay to have cable card.
PeteZaHut
02-27-2007, 09:24 PM
You could rent a box for 5 years for the extra you pay to have cable card.
I'm not really sure what you're saying. Comcast website says that cable cards are free from them.
ohheck
02-28-2007, 12:20 AM
He meant......You could rent a box for 5 years for the extra you would have to pay to buy a tv with cable card capability (since there are none in your $1000 price range). :grandpa9:
mjones73
02-28-2007, 09:33 AM
And cable cards generally aren't free, there is usually a monthly rental fee though it's less then an STB.
flyonthewall
02-28-2007, 12:38 PM
For Pete's sake, just pull the trigger and buy a TV! Anybody willing to start a collection to help get PeteZaHut get off the schneid...
abeas
02-28-2007, 02:08 PM
Seriously. Buy a TV. There is nothing wrong with researching and asking questions, but it seems like nothing will please you. Depending on where you buy, you WILL have some kind of return policy; so buy from somewhere that you can return it.
kevinw
02-28-2007, 02:30 PM
He meant......You could rent a box for 5 years for the extra you would have to pay to buy a tv with cable card capability (since there are none in your $1000 price range). :grandpa9:
Thanks I feel like I am Lost in Translation
