HDTV - what do I need to do to my current "Home Theater" to be ready?

HDTV Ready means the TV can accept HDTV signals but can't process them itself. This is good actually. Most likely you will have a HDTV decoder/tuner from your cable company - and you don’t need a full "HDTV". For it to be HDTV it has to accept ATSC signals and be able to process them. I love my high def more than anyone - and it does not matter to me if my TV is "HDTV Ready" or "HDTV".

To get HDTV you need a HDTV decoder box from your satellite company. They will probably charge you $10 to $30 more per month - but it's worth it!

By the way - I have quite a lot of experience with HDTVs. I actually proudly own a Samsung DLP. That is my favorite TV, so you went with a good brand.

To get real HD you will need to get a HD receiver.

Andrew is right, you will still need to get a HDTV receiver and cable or satellite package to get HDTV signals. right away you can tell that there is a huge difference in picture quality and well worth it.

You will need to contact your satellite company and tell them you want HDTV feeds and you may need a new box to get them, and it will cost you more money per month

HDTV Ready just means that it can accept a HDTV signal.

so you just need to get an HDTV satellite or cable service for your tv

If you have a cable or satelite providor you are fine, the converter boxes are only for people who use rabbit ears or other attentea to get a signal.