does your local cable company use cable card technology ?
Also, from what I understand, the cable card tech does not allow for purchasing pay-per-view. Consequently if you use this service you will end up needing a cable box anyway. Don't limit your choices with a requirement you may not be able to use.
grim
This is the "ideal" TV i am looking for:
50-55" LCD Rear Projection TV with:
HD Tuner
Cable Card
HDMI inputs(1 or 2 preferably)
Optical audio out
NO VISIBLE SPEAKERS (that is why i spent $$ on the surround system)
ALL black border (maybe 1 1/2" to 2" black border)
The more glossy black the better as the dull black
doesn't give it the appearance of a movie...
I am an amateur "videophile" so:
The Sony E50A10 is close but the 'E' in that model stands for "ENTRY LEVEL" and i would like something a little more advanced...
Any suggestions? i have been lookin at every TV i can, but still can't the PERFECT TV for me....

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