It is not illegal to sell a TV without ATSC tuner. It is illegal only if it contains an NTSC tuner but no ATSC tuner. So, if they sell a HD monitor with no tuner, it is perfectly legal. So, if these guys are complaining about costs, then they should just forgo the NTSC tuner and be done with it. Anyway, I bought a HANNspree Xv 37" HD LCD (720p) with built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner and 3 HDMI inputs for $685 (free shipping, no tax) from buy.com back in March and it has been great as a second TV.
Talking about regulatory things (FCC, UL, CSA) - I have been led to believe that HannStar/HannSpree is actually sourcing their HDTV sets from a 3rd party. (WOW.) I suspect TPV, but haven't been able to find out anything to confirm my general curiousity. Could you check the rear labels of your XV please and see if there is a UL file number, FCCid, or other code(s) that could help determine the original manuacturer? Thanks!
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Siva @ Jun 8th 2007 12:16PM
It is not illegal to sell a TV without ATSC tuner. It is illegal only if it contains an NTSC tuner but no ATSC tuner. So, if they sell a HD monitor with no tuner, it is perfectly legal. So, if these guys are complaining about costs, then they should just forgo the NTSC tuner and be done with it. Anyway, I bought a HANNspree Xv 37" HD LCD (720p) with built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner and 3 HDMI inputs for $685 (free shipping, no tax) from buy.com back in March and it has been great as a second TV.
jkorobow @ Jul 20th 2007 12:58AM
Talking about regulatory things (FCC, UL, CSA) - I have been led to believe that HannStar/HannSpree is actually sourcing their HDTV sets from a 3rd party. (WOW.) I suspect TPV, but haven't been able to find out anything to confirm my general curiousity. Could you check the rear labels of your XV please and see if there is a UL file number, FCCid, or other code(s) that could help determine the original manuacturer? Thanks!