I have opted out of a Direct-TV Sony HD-200 option for now and will just acquire Adelphia and over the air HDTV. I have purchased two ant.'s, the "Silver" option and one from Radio Shack. I will try these in my attic (3 story townhouse). I assume I would be able, then, to get local HDTV and regular cable (Adelphia, to the best of my understanding, will not provide HDTV for some time.) I opted out of the Directtv option based on the following (which may not be sound reasoning, any comments?):
I would only get HDTV for HBO from the sat. and was going to rely on HDTV programing from over-the-air anyway. Also, I would be purchasing the Sony box for an additional $760 (interested in the DVI hookup to my 50XBR800). I decided I would waint 6 mo.s to year to see if costs/options settled, and Adelphia issues might be resolved. I prefer not putting a dish on the roof and would be happy with local HDTV and a good cable option (if Adelphia quality would every get resolved). I use my system primarily for DVD and just some regular TV viewing (though I prefer HDTV, obviously, for the usual TV fare). Am I doing the right thing?
I would only get HDTV for HBO from the sat. and was going to rely on HDTV programing from over-the-air anyway. Also, I would be purchasing the Sony box for an additional $760 (interested in the DVI hookup to my 50XBR800). I decided I would waint 6 mo.s to year to see if costs/options settled, and Adelphia issues might be resolved. I prefer not putting a dish on the roof and would be happy with local HDTV and a good cable option (if Adelphia quality would every get resolved). I use my system primarily for DVD and just some regular TV viewing (though I prefer HDTV, obviously, for the usual TV fare). Am I doing the right thing?