Currently, you can get your high-def programming from cable, satellite or what we call "
OTA" or over-the-air. If you plan to receive an
HD signal from cable or satellite, you only need an
HD monitor, i.e., an "
HD Ready" set. This label indicates that the set is capable of displaying a high-definition picture that is provided from some tuning device or set-box that is external to the set itself. Basically, this is high resolution monitor.