HDTV Tuners/Receivers
HDTV Info: What Are HDTV Tuners/Receivers?
The HDTV Tuner is known as the receiver or set-top box as well. HDTV tuners are responsible for translating the signal from a broadcasting source into the image displayed on your HDTV screen by connecting to an external antenna.
HDTV receivers can be purchased at different price levels. An average HDTV tuner costs around $150-$400 depending on the brand you choose. Some of the more popular HDTV receivers’ brands today are Samsung, Sharp and Panasonic.
HDTV tuners today come with many special features. HDTV receivers with hard drives allow the recording of standard TV and HDTV programs. Other features include program guide display for each channel, program guides and many more. Samsung HDTV tuners/receivers offer high quality pictures at a very decent price.