If you have cable, you will not need a conversion box. The analog-to-digital transition in the US in 2009 only affects over-the-air broadcasts. Cable operators will continue to provide analog service for years to come.
the brands of cable converter boxes commonly used are manufactured by VTImage, Comcast and set top boxes provided by companies such as Sky, Cable and BT.
I believe the relative sizes of HD boxes or regular cable boxes may depend on the provider through which you choose to get HD or regular cable. You should check with the provider you are considering to determine if their HD boxes are bigger or smaller than their regular cable boxes.
Cable TV companies like Time Warner now offer internet services. They also offer cable boxes for TVs that have internet functions. Time Warner offers a discount on bundling these two services.
There are a number of Motorola cable boxes. Use the link to see if yours is there and find some codes.
Cable cards can be purchased or rented from cable companies. Most cable companies rent them out to people at a monthly fee. Companies such as Comcast and Service Electric sell and rent cable cards.
If the voltage is supplying any current through the cable, i.e. if there is any 'load' at the end, then the voltage will drop through the cable.
The Top 2 cable companies in Connecticut are Comcast and the basic companies.
Sabrent and Motorola are a couple of the most popular cable box brands. You can purchase these cable box brands on several websites online. New Egg sells many of these boxes on their website.
To get DVR with Time Warner Cable, you need to call your local Time Warner Cable business and let them know you what to add DVR to your plan. You may have to switch cable boxes though, which means a someone will have to visit your home, or wherever you have cable, and switch the boxes for you.
You can get cable through Shaw, Tellus, Comcast, Windstream etc. You can also get satellite cable through Dish Network or Direct TV. Many of theses companies offer internet as well.
Cable boxes do not usually have connections for computer monitors.
Cable companies general have a channel listing on the service they provide. Cablevision is a popular cable company many people don't know have ownership of MSG. MSG is a cable channel offered through other cable companies.