Make the transition to Digital TV seemlessly:
The digital transition is coming at midnight on February 17, 2009. If you don't understand your options by February 17, 2009 you'll have been left behind for discounts, coupons and government support to help you meet the requirements to keep watching your television uninterrupted. Changing analog to digital will be one of the most simple yet confusing times for many elderly and technically challenged folks out there. But this lens will help guide you to what you can do now to be ready for the digital transition.
Important
TV converter boxes are not expected to be available in retail stores until late February or early March.
Who the transition will affect:
If you currently watch TV on an analog TV set that is not connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service. If you own a television with a digital tuner or subscribe to a pay TV service, you will likely continue to receive TV programming as usual after the transition.
What is the digital television transition?
At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.
Your options:
broadcast industry's consumer education campaign on the digital television (DTV) transition YouTube vid
DTV Action Spot
This "DTV Action" Spot is the first in a series of spots from the broadcast industry's consumer education campaign on the digital television (DTV) transition. The spots are designed to promote consumer awareness of the digital television transition and provide viewers with resources that provide more detailed information about the transition.
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DTV Transition from Wikipedia
The digital television transition (also called the digital switchover or analogue switchoff) is the process in which analogue broadcast television is converted to digital television. The motivation behind the switch is the improved quality of digital broadcasts over analogue ones and the freeing up of valuable spectrum space for other services (and bidders).
The scale of the transition can vary: at one extreme, a small, low-power transmitter can be converted to digital. This is what happened at...
Digital Television Transition Poll
Do I need to buy an HDTV?
Some degree of confusion exists when discussing Digital Television (DTV) versus High-definition Television (HDTV). Both have "DTV" in their respective acronyms, but they don't mean the same thing. HDTV is, in fact, a subset of digital television. HDTV is only 720p and 1080i in the US. Digital television simply means that the TV signal is broadcast in digital format, but the actual resolution can vary from 480i to 480p to 720p to 1080i. Only 720p and 1080i qualify as high-definition television.
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Analog Television vs. Digital Television
Do you think the digital television transition will disrupt television viewing habits?
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Groundswell says:
Why even take the chance? Wise man says, "better to deal with the problem before it becomes a problem".
Posted January 02, 2008
No Chance! We're hooked!
olirom says:
Nah. Most people will grumble, but will make the necessary change. Just like switching to color TV.
Posted January 03, 2008
Consumer's Guide to Digital Television YouTube vid
presented by the Consumer Electronic Association (CEA)
DTV 101: A Consumer's Guide to Digital Television
Informational video about the DTV Transition from the CEA.
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Get Your TV Converter Box Coupons
- TV Converter Program DTV2009.gov
- The Program allows American households to obtain up to two coupons, each worth $40, that can be applied toward the cost of eligible converter boxes. A TV connected to cable, satellite, or other pay TV service does not require a TV converter box from this program.
More about the digital TV transition, options, apply for your free coupons, locate a converter box retailer near you and check out the most frequently asked questions. - DTVTransition.org
- Developed by the DTV Transition Coalition, DTVtransition.org is a resource for consumers to facilitate the 2009 transition from analog to digital television. The site features a glossary of terms, answers to frequently asked questions regarding digital television and links to additional resources an
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