Exactly how does this thing work?

[Romstar]

Ok I would like to purchase this as a T.V. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889234001 it is labeled a t.v. but it doesnt come wiht a t.v. tuner(not exactly sure what that means lol). So lets say if I had no computer... how would I use it as a t.v.? because I want to watch cable t.v. on it and play xbox360 and ps3 on.

 

[just2good4u3434]

You would need a cable box to watch regular cable tv on it, but for connecting a 360 or PS3 you should be fine.

EDIT:BIG BIG BIG TYPO!!

 

[Romstar]

so in other words it has a cable input connector thing on it? is that right?

 

[just2good4u3434]

It does but you wont be able to watch cable tv on it. (I know its really confusing)

 

[Romstar]

well how do i watch cable tv? do i have to buy an adapter or something?

 

[Romstar]

i looked up slingbox and it is saying pc. But you're sure it will work?

 

[phoenixrevival]

this has already been said, but maybe with different wording you'll understand a little better: even though it's labeled as a TV, it's really just a glorified monitor. it doesn't have it's own tuner built in so if you only have a cable coming out of the wall and want to plug it straight into the "tv" it will NOT work. you will HAVE to have a cable box (or satellite, pc, etc.) to be able to view the channels.

simple diagram for the setup:
wall----> cable----> box----> cable/cables----> 37" tv


*on a side note, i thought they weren't allowed to label anything as a "TV" anymore if it didn't have a built-in tuner??

 

[phoenixrevival]

that could be...i could have sworn i read something when they were mandating about the high-def signal capabilities on tuner cards that "TV's" also had to have the capability too - i could have misread it i guess, but i can't remember where i read it either :?

 

[deadhead_matt]

Ok on the westy you should wait a Mo!!! The new ones are coming out?

This was copyed from bad buy!!
the link

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7749653&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat95100050044&id=1140394400806

CONSUMER ALERT: This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322) or visit the Commission's digital television website at:

This is a link for westy's that are at a better $$$$
Get a 42in for whar you pay for a 37in
Also they list th new ones but are waiting for stock
(after the 47in my self)

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?N=11392+402266&Ne=400000#Brand

Hope this helps