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Switching to Flat Screen TVs
The next time we walk into Best Buy something's going to be a little different.
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The nation's largest electronics chain has pulled all its analog TVs from the shelves. Now, flat panel and high-definition screens are the only types we can buy.
This is in preparation for February of 2009, when broadcasters are going to stop transmitting analog signals.
If we haven't made the switch by then our TVs will still work if we purchase a special converter box.
Click here to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the digital switch:
Digital Transition Information
http://dtvconverterboxes.blogspot.com
What You Need to Know
TV sets that currently receive programming through cable or satellite are not likely to be affected by the transition to digital.
However, TV sets that rely on "over the air" broadcasting with an antenna (set-top or rooftop) to receive a signal will be affected by the cutoff of analog broadcasts in 2009. You will need to consider one of the following options:
- Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box that plugs into an existing television. The boxes, which are expected to cost between $50 - 70 will be available for purchase in 2008. Beginning on January 1, 2008, U.S. households can request up to two coupons valued at $40 each. Each coupon can go toward the purchase of a single set-top converter box that will allow you to continue watching FREE "over-the-air" television on an analog set.
- Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.
- Purchase a new television set with a built in digital tuner.
