I'm still subscribing to Rogers's Basic Cable Plus (Analog) TV package. Thinking if I should move to Digital TV....now but I hope someone can explain the difference between Personal TV and Digital TV?

1). I saw Future Shop sells Rogers Personal TV box for $199 - what's that? Does it mean if I buy that box, I can set up digital TV service by myself? Do I still need another box from Rogers?
2). If I have two TVs at home, do I need a splitter (will it work), or I have to get two boxes?
3). Does the above includes the HDTV channels?
4). I am planning to buy a SHARP 46" LCD (it claimed "HD Built TV") - what's that? My current Acer 37" LCD does not have HD built-in (Instead it says HD Ready)...can someone explain please?
5). I remembered long days ago ....when I get a box from Rogers (PPV, Movie Network) - My CRT TV channel MUST stay on Channel 3. If I switch channel etc, everything has to be done in the Rogers remote. Do I need to do the same for Roger's digital service?

THANKS!

1. No you call Rogers to set it up.
2. No you will need one box for each tv you want digital programming. You can buy a box for one and still get analog for the other set.
3. you will need to subscribe to digital packages which are extra for any digital channels. HD channels are a different package
4. Marketing. It probably means its 1080p but I'm guessing. Buy a 50" plasma instead!
5. You will likely use your Rogers remote for everything but power.

In addition, I highly recommend checking out the FAQ section on the Rogers Website which answers many of these types of question.

This page (http://shoprogersfaq.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/shoprogersfaq.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_sid=Ocf6NSxi&p_lva=&p_li=&p_page=1&p_prod_lvl1=9&p_prod_lvl2=%7Eany%7E&p_search_text=&p_new_search=1&p_search_type=4&p_sort_by=dflt) answers 280 questions about Digital Cable

1. I assume this is the SA3250HD. It's an HD STB which will allow you to get digital and HD channels. You need to subscribe to these channels you want. The best deal is usually the Digital VIP Package which has been discussed here often lately and includes a free SD STB. There are some HD channels that are "extra charge". See:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17706

2. If you want digital TV on both TVs, you need two STBs. If SD is acceptable for one of those TVs, then you can use the "free" one that comes with VIP. You'll need a splitter and VIP comes with up to 4 outlets. You also have the option of simply watching analogue TV just like before on the second TV.

3. See link above.

4. The Built in tuner is useless if you have a service provider in Canada. See the following for additional information:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=32271

5. Channel 3 is not applicable for the new STBs and new TVs. They connect using different connections altogether. For HD you need component video or HDMI or DVI. See:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17716

For remotes you can use the Rogers Remote for changing channels, etc, but when people get more devices, they often purchase a universal, programmable remote like a Harmony.

For HD, there is a lot to learn. Start here:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

Please put your location and service provider into your UserCP Profile (location). It helps us help you.

Hugh stated the following above:

You will likely use your Rogers remote for everything but power. For some equipment, the Rogers remote can also be programmed for power, so I don't know what he was driving at.

Thanks! Lots to read (learn) :)

For some equipment, the Rogers remote can also be programmed for power, so I don't know what he was driving at.

I said likely because the majority of Rogers owners don't bother to program the Rogers remote to control with their tv. If you are like most people you'll probably just turn on your set with the tv remote and then use the Rogers remote!

4. The Built in tuner is useless if you have a service provider in Canada. See the following for additional information:
True but not completely accurate.

The Sharp LC46D62U/82U/92U line all carry QAM/NTSC/ATSC tuners.

57's refered thread to question #4 is with regards to the QAM tuner.
The NTSC tuner will only get you analog cable or analog off-air (OTA) channels (ie your current situation).
In some parts of Canada, notably Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Golden Horseshoe the ATSC tuner can decode OTA digital (SD and HDTV) signals assuming, you live in a location capable of receiving those signals, and a proper antenna set-up can be done. This is regardless of whether a service provider is used or not. Many OTAer's actually have a service (cable/sat) and have added digital OTA (ie ATSC) to supplement. You cannot get specialty HD channels (TSN HD, Discovery HD, etc.) with OTA - just the major Cdn and US networks if you live close enough.
See the OTA forum (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=81) for info.

edit: sorry forgot the rest of your question:
My current Acer 37" LCD does not have HD built-in (Instead it says HD Ready)...can someone explain please?
That is to distinguish, by ATSC standards, that it does not have an HDTV tuner built in. To view HD content on that tv regardless of source, an external STB must be used.