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Old 03-15-2010, 07:29 PM   #21
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Yes. Its called a cable box. You don't need an HDMI cable if your just using the cable from the wall.

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For standard (non-hd) cable, a box is not always required. Is calling your cable company out of the question?
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Old 03-15-2010, 07:38 PM   #22
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For standard (non-hd) cable, a box is not always required. Is calling your cable company out of the question?
It will be if it's Comcast. They are requiring boxes for all their cable services.
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Is calling your cable company out of the question?
Only if I want to sit on hold for hours at a time...

Anyway, I trust the replies in this thread much more than anyone at the cable company...

So thanks again to all the good info...
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For standard (non-hd) cable, a box is not always required. Is calling your cable company out of the question?
I know. He asked for an adapter. That would be the only way to do it.

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It will be if it's Comcast. They are requiring boxes for all their cable services.
Um... I think no. I run 2 HD boxes and many other tv's without.
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Um... I think no. I run 2 HD boxes and many other tv's without.
What the hell are you doing up so early?
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Um... I think no. I run 2 HD boxes and many other tv's without.
Well it's certainly the case around here. It was a huge news story locally a couple weeks ago.
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Um... I think no. I run 2 HD boxes and many other tv's without.
depends on if the area has gone all digital or not, new TVs can pick up digital though, so you still don't need a box.
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What the hell are you doing up so early?
Working mid nights. i swing shift every week.

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Well it's certainly the case around here. It was a huge news story locally a couple weeks ago.
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depends on if the area has gone all digital or not, new TVs can pick up digital though, so you still don't need a box.
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