Is a HD digital reciever the same as a HD set top box?

Question

Is a HD digital reciever the same as a HD set top box?

Answer 1

It could be but you need to clarify your question.  Most new tv's can receive HD signals and display HD.  You can also buy settop boxes that do the same thing.  But some settop boxes will receive the HD signals but only send the regular definition signal to the tv (these are the only ones you can get with the government coupon)

Answer 2

No - unfortunately it is not. The TV is is the receiver but the box accesses the signal.