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While digital cable TV costs more than basic cable, there are numerous benefits that make the extra cost worth it. For example, when you opt for digital cable, you can usually get a DVR, or digital video recorder. When you are able to record the television shows you like, you don't have to worry about keeping to a schedule. You can watch your favorite shows whenever you like.
Most DVRs will store numerous television shows so you don't have to worry about buying recordable media like consumers did when VCRs were popular. With a DVR, you can set your favorite series to record every time the show comes on, and you don't even have to think about setting up the recording for each episode. Watch at your leisure on your own schedule.
Another benefit of digital cable TV is that many cable companies now offer the On Demand feature. On Demand offers customers the option to watch numerous shows whenever they are ready. Many of them are free; however, there are also movies and other shows that cost a nominal fee to watch. You can also record the On Demand shows on your DVR so you will never run out of shows to watch when you have digital cable TV.
Of course, the most important benefit of having digital over basic is that you get to watch so many more channels. While the difference in price isn't that much more expensive, you get a lot more channels when you opt for digital. Not only will you get a great channel line-up, but most systems also have several music channels on their digital platform.
Having digital cable TV also lets you choose which premium channels you would like to watch. If you like HBO or Showtime, or one of the other premium channels, you will need to have digital cable in order to have most of the premium channels. When all you have is basic cable, your choices are limited to just a few channels, but with digital cable TV, you may have over 100 channels from which to choose.
For many individuals and families, watching television is their primary form of entertainment so it pays to get a package that you will truly enjoy. With digital cable, you will have so many choices of movies and television shows to watch, you won't have to worry about spending extra money to rent movies. With digital cable, there is something for everyone in the family.
What else can I help you with?
Which TVs natively support digital cable?
All digital TV's will natively support digital cable, but most CRT TV's will not.
What is the purpose of an IO digital cable?
IO digital cable is not an AV cable, but it is the former name of digital cable television now called Optimum TV. It is a service offered by Cablevision in the New York vicinity.
Do old TVs get digital cable?
Older TV can receive digital cable although they may not display in HD
Can you have one TV with digital cable and other TVs with basic cable?
Yes and depending on your television (if it is digital or not) after 2009 as well
Motorola digital cable box?
A Motorola digital cable box is used to changed an analog television to digital viewing. The cable box needs to be connected to a receiver such as a roof antenna and then to the television. The television then has to scan the box to locate signals that it can receive.
What is the Difference between HDTV and regular tv?
The difference between digital cable TV and regular cable TV is the quality of the video stream that is being presented on the TV screen. A digital cable will provide a better quality picture, usually with a larger framerate and bitrate and as such these will look better on a larger TV.
Where can you buy digital tv boxes in Canada?
In august of 2011 local Canadien television will be switching from local over the air cable to digital cable. The best way for one to obtain a digital tv box would be to contact a local cable or satellite provider in the area you are located and request a digital tv box.
You are trying to split cable into my son's room We have digital in the room you are splitting from I don't want digital is his bedroom Is it possible to do this and just get the basic channels?
If his TV is cable ready and your cable company offers basic cable with out a cable box then just use a cable rated splitter and run the cable to his TV without a box he will only get basic and probably advanced basic. You need a cable box or a TV with a built in decoder to get digital signals.
Can you use a digital transformer to get cable television?
Yes
Does this TV have the new input for digital cable?
It does have a digital tuner built in. This LCD TV has a built in digital tuner,so you can receive all digital broadcast.
What type of cable should be run for a digital cable TV system?
RG-6 Quad
Where can one find a video on the benefits of cable TV?
There are very few videos available about the benefits of cable TV. However, the Cox dot com website has an article about the potential educational benefits of TV.
