Yes.
There are several companies that provide direct TV, with HD and DVR. DirectTVPlus HD DVR offers a service where you can record, watch, and delete shows in any room, with just one HD DVR.
You can not only record HDTV on your DVR, it is considered to currently be the best way to do so. HDTV requires a large amount of space on your drive, so the bigger the storage unit the better if you plan on using your DVR to record HDTV. TiVo is an excellent feature and example that allows you to record HDTV.
You don't technically need an HDTV to use an HDDVR, but you won't actually be able to see the shows in HD if you don't have an HD TV. It seems pointless to pay extra for the HD feature when you can't even use it.
Yes, just use a HD DVR with an internal tuner.
Yes, you can still watch an HDTV even if it is not connected to an HD source from your satellite provider. The TV will display content in standard definition (SD) if that's all that's available. Additionally, you can access HD content through other sources, such as streaming services, Blu-ray players, or over-the-air broadcasts, as long as those devices are connected to the HDTV.
You currently can't. However, Sony have announced that they'll be releasing Playtv by the end of 2008. This will enable you to record digital channels, and hopefully High Definition ones as well.
One can convert an analog TV to HDTV by using a set top box or digital analog tuner converter box. One does require a HD ready TV though to be able to watch the HD channels.
There are two answers to this, depending on what the poster actually means with the question, so the question is reworded and answered twice below: 1 - Can an HDTV work without HD cable? HD televisions can display both HD and SD signals. Putting an HD television into a system as a replacement to an SD television will still allow all the sources to operate as they have done in the past, even though no HD signals aver reach the television. As and when an HD source is available, the television will display that in HD resolution. 2 - Are HDTV programmes available without using an HD cable receiver? HDTV as a signal format can be sourced from HD cable receivers. However, if there is no HD cable receiver, or not cable service at all, satellite is another platform that can be used for HD reception. Alternatively, HD signals can be generated using high definition DVD. HD DVD and BluRay are the two formats available and both will deliver HD signals from an HD disc.
DVRs Support HDTV and DD?Generally, yes. HDTV and dolby digital are widely used, therefore the DVR capability is available.Additional info for the United States - some cable companies (Comcast, Time Warner) now offer DVRs from Motorola and Scientific Atlanta that record and playback in HD with whatever audio is broadcast; usually for only about $5/mo for the equipment rental. Satellite companies also offer this service.At this point all HD DVR boxes available in New Jersey record in HD and in Dolby Digital, as long as that is how the source is being broadcast from the cable company.
The DirecTV DVR's are under $200 and can even do HDTV programming, which makes them a great choice for a DVR on a budget.
HDTV, High Definition Source (HD Cable Box, Antenna, HD Satellite Box), the cables to connect them.
Yes, You can download Hd movies from the dashboard and watch them on your hdtv. However, if you buy or rent an hd movie from a store, you must purchase the HD-DVD player upgrade for your xbox 360 beforehand