What is the difference between an “HD Ready” and “HD Built-in”?
In stores, you may see HDTVs marketed as “HD Ready” or as “HDTV Monitors.” These HDTVs do not have television tuners built-in. They require an HD-enabled cable box, HD-enabled satellite receiver, or a separate HDTV tuner (sometimes referred to as an ATSC tuner). If you use cable or satellite for your HD service, you could certainly purchase one of these units. “HD Built-in” means the tuner is integrated into the television. All you would need is an antenna, though you could also use cable box or satellite receiver.
