Ok, I will be moving in the very near future, so I figure now is as good as a time as any to get a hdtv. I basically know nothing about it, I am a complete nOOb. I don't have enough $ for a real big one, so I figure 30-40" should be good. I will be getting direct tv, btw.

I have read NOD post that I don't want one with a built in tuner, do I need to pick up a tuner then? How will this work with direct tv?

Sorry for being such a nOOb.

1st off, what is your TV budget? 2nd can you get your local channels in HD through Direct TV, if not you would be better off with a model with a built in tuner. Ones manufactured after a certain date must include a tuner if sold in the U.S., new rules to force digital adoption. Let's start with your TV budget first.

1st off, what is your TV budget? 2nd can you get your local channels in HD through Direct TV, if not you would be better off with a model with a built in tuner. Ones manufactured after a certain date must include a tuner if sold in the U.S., new rules to force digital adoption. Let's start with your TV budget first.[/quote

uh, not much, $1000 maybe?

Aside from the fact that built-in tuners are now standard, don't worry about it anyway -- your Direct TV HD receiver will act as your tuner.