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Is anyone on here not aware or prepared for the forced transition from analog to digital television due to be complete in February 2009? The more people I talk to the more I realize that a heck of a lot of people have no idea that it's happening. A lot of people are also confused and think that it's all going to HD....or that HD and Digital are the same thing.
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Well those people are dumb. Just kidding. Yes I am aware and no I dont think digital and HD are the same thing. Though in the next 5 years or so HD will be the standard.
I feel sorry for the older people who just don't get it or will not be aware. I can see many frustrated older folks not knowing what to do.
On a side note, I can guarantee rado hasn't a clue what you are talking about. :P -
Originally posted by rado
It's been in the transition phase for years now. However, there are a lot of people that simply have no idea what is taking place, when it's taking place, or what they need to do to be compatible.Comment
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Just because its news does not mean understanding.Originally posted by radoComment
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Originally posted by THE BOUNCER View Post
Agreed. On ALL of the above.
The older folks (part of the 'digital divide') are the ones I talk to on a daily basis that really have no idea. I sympathize for them because they are being forced into something that really makes no difference to their lives.Comment
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blm, what i don't have much of a clue on is the converter box and the coupon program. how will that work. will it be the same box for people that just plug their old analog tv into the wall and people that pick up basic over the air? will the box be big like a digital cable box or will it be a small little converter? how about the coupon, how much will it take off the cost? will there be any monthly fee for these people? i would hope not.Comment
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Originally posted by THE BOUNCER View Post
"After February 17, 2009, you will be able to receive and view over-the-air digital programming with an analog TV only by purchasing a digital-to-analog set-top converter box. Between January 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be able to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the future purchase of eligible digital-to-analog converter boxes. Eligible converter boxes are for the conversion of over-the-air digital television signals, and therefore are not intended for analog TVs connected to a paid provider such as cable or satellite TV service."
This is a link to the FCC information page. It covers everything pertaining to the conversion:
ALL-DIGITAL TELEVISION IS COMING (AND SOONER THAN YOU THINK!)Comment
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Thanks BLM & Rado...I'll admit I'm ignorant when it comes to this shit.
I'm guessing it will be cheaper to just buy a digital tv than get a converter?Comment
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As simple as that sounds to you, not everyone has the money in their budget to buy a new tv. Even if it is as cheap as $100.Originally posted by radoComment
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Originally posted by rado
No. The converters are probably going to be $50-75. Obviously much cheaper than a new tv. That is if you are using an antenna for tv now. However, if you have cable already but you don't have a cable box you will have to get one from your provider for a monthly fee.Comment
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Some people honestly don't. For instance, there are a lot of retired people down here (as you know) that live on a fixed income. The last thing they want to budget for is a new tv or a converter.Originally posted by radoComment
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Originally posted by rado
Yup. In response to your deleted post, yes, for a few more dollars they could get a new tv as opposed to a converter, but someone might have an older bigger tv and it would be in their best interest to get a converter as opposed to a new smaller tv. Ya know.Comment
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Hater ;)Originally posted by radoComment
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WTF? I just got a new plasma will this work or will I need a special box? Yes im one of the clueless people! I dont watch the news. most of the news I hear about is from this site.lol.Comment
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point me in the direction of a $50 digital tv that is comparable in size to the 27-32inch analog tv they are used too. lolOriginally posted by radoLast edited by Bouncer; 01-30-08, 06:28 PM.Comment
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