Things You'll Need:
- High definition television
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Step 1
Buy an HDTV tuner. This is one of the most critical accessories you'll need. Without a tuner, your new HDTV will not function.
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Step 2
Get HDTV on your computer with the HDTV Wonder accessory. This handy device pulls HDTV signals from the air and can also bring cable or satellite signals to your monitor.
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Step 3
Rewind, fast forward and pause live television programs on HD with your new HDTV DVR. DVRs are quickly becoming the must-have accessory for any serious television watcher. DVRs allow you to record your favorite shows and watch them any time you want, all without commercials.
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Step 4
Upgrade your gaming capabilities to compliment your move to high definition. When you go to buy HDTV accessories, look for video game consoles with lots of titles available in HD. For example, the new Playstation 3 has lots of high definition games as does the XBox 360.
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Step 5
Purchase an upscaling DVD player. As far as HDTV accessories go, this is one of the most important features, especially if you already have a large library of DVDs you've been collecting for many years. An upscaling DVD player converts all of your old DVDs into a higher resolution for viewing in high definition.
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Step 6
Buy an HD disc player. As more titles are released on Blu-ray and in HD, the functionality of your old DVD player will become increasingly limited. You'll need this new generation disc player to get the most from your movies. Read an HD DVD head-to-head comparison on CNet (see Resources below).
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Step 7
Shop for a universal remote. HDTV requires lots of accessories, so you'll have multiple devices hooked up simultaneously. Having a single remote to control them all will make your life a lot easier and you'll spend less time searching for lost remote controls among the sofa cushions.
