Digital Tuner On TV?

[jaredemma]

What is the deal with a digital tuner, im going to buy a 52 in. Sanyo LCD tv. What does a ATSC digital and NTSC analog tuner mean?

[ky_bull]

The NTSC is the standard television system in the United States and is not compatible with UK or European transmission systems called PAL (Phase Alternate Line).
In 1982, the Advanced Television Systems Committee was created to generate a standard for digital television which is designed to replace NTSC in the United States. ATSC provides for high definition including the 16:9 wide screen format up to 1920x1080 pixels in size. Also ATSC supports “theater quality” sound using the Dolby Digital AC-3 format which provides 5.1 surround sound.
The FCC mandates the broadcasters use ATSC instead of NTSC by early 2009.

[jaredemma]

OK good thats exactly what i was thinking it was lol. So I guess that means its a good thing that i have it? Thanks you for your help