New to HDTV: Upconverter question

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Hi.

I recently purchased my first HDTV, a Panasonic TC-P46C2 720p 46" plasma. We have standard resolution Dish Network TV, and it looks decent, but I was interested in getting a bit of a picture quality boost from HD. After calling Dish Network, I found out they want over $200 to upgrade my receiver to HD, which would still only be leased to me, plus I would have to sign a 2 year agreement. Screw that...

So I looked around the internet & found an assortment of inexpensive (under $100) upconverters that claim to convert an SD signal to near HD quality.

Would one of these do what I want it to do, or does my TV already do that?

Thanks,
Bob :-)

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Topic - New to HDTV: Upconverter question - soundnut 09:42:54 07/18/10 (7)

RE: New to HDTV: Upconverter question - John A. Casler 16:50:22 07/18/10 (1)

I think what I will do is... - soundnut 07:08:50 07/20/10 (0)

what you should know - Joe Murphy Jr 10:16:07 07/18/10 (4)

Thanks for the info... - soundnut 12:12:18 07/18/10 (3)

that's a bit more than $100 - Joe Murphy Jr 17:38:53 07/18/10 (2)

if you're set on a video processor - Joe Murphy Jr 18:28:51 07/18/10 (1)

RE: if you're set on a video processor - mitsumoto 08:01:24 10/31/10 (0)

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