I just got a Samsung HLR 5688 1080p cablecard pedestal model. I have Comcast coming saturday. I am trying to figure out what is the best way to connect to HD.
Here are the 2 options I am considering: 1)Motorola 6412 HDDVR extra 9.99 month for DVR&HD
This route adds the benefit of a DVR, which is nice to have (although I am getting a free DVD recorder with the samsung program so I can record to DVD rather than old school VHS.)
I am concerned with quality of picture with analog channels using an external box.
Also what is the best way to connect to get best picture? The tv has HDMI, but the box only has component cables and DVI; should I got component cables or HDMI to DVI?
2)HD cablecard (extra 5.00 a month for HD)
This route I would be using samsung's built in tuners and would most likely be able to have PIP with 2 HD channels correct?
Would this be a better picture than the external HDDVR box due to using the superior tuners built into the set? (I am concerned with analog channels looking like crap)
I want the best possible experience, so I thought I would ask the knowledgeable people of this forum for suggestions. Thanks in advance.