Sweet Witch
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Gallifrey | A new TV??
So does this mean that when my cable co switches my current TV (analog I'm guessing since it was $99 for a 19") will no longer work??
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Stewy85
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davidcb13
join:2004-02-06
Branchville, NJ | reply to Sweet Witch
No It will work but you will just need a digital Converter. |
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dadkins
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA | reply to Sweet Witch
I was wondering the same thing. |
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B
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said by Sweet Witch  :
So does this mean that when my cable co switches my current TV (analog I'm guessing since it was $99 for a 19") will no longer work??
Eventually, YES, it will no longer work!
That's been their intent all along. I happen to think it's stupid. You WILL be able to purchase a "converter box" tuner of some kind, though, to keep using your "horrible, antiquated" old 10, 12, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 30, and 36" televisions. Vermin. With enough people complaining perhaps they'll postpone it again.
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Karl Bode
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join:2000-03-02 | And right now those converter boxes cost $400 if I'm not mistaken....a price I bet they continually artificially inflate for the next four years to encourage users to buy new televisions..... |
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Morac
join:2001-08-30
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I know they are testing a device that sits outside your house where the cable first comes in that will convert and split out all the "analog" channels from the digital signal. This will allow people without cable boxes to continue viewing the "analog" channels.
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Doomsday121
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It will absolutely work. Your TV will still be able to get any analog channels on cable. Analog Channels will be available on cable tv for many years. Over the air broadcasts should end in 2006.
The FCC is only mandating that digital tuners be added to TVs. That doesn't mean they won't have analog capability. |
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B
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It will absolutely work... on cable tv for many years. Over the air broadcasts should end in 2006.
That's an interesting definition of "will absolutely work"!
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DrTCP
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| reply to Sweet Witch
said by Sweet Witch :
So does this mean that when my cable co switches my current TV (analog I'm guessing since it was $99 for a 19") will no longer work??
You will need an external converter box. |
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DrTCP
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Round Rock, TX | reply to Doomsday121
said by Doomsday121:
Analog Channels will be available on cable tv for many years.
It is up to the Cable company for that. |
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Doomsday 121
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Yes, especially since the life of a typical TV is about ten years and there will not be a complete conversion from analog content in less than five.....he doesn't have anything to worry about.
The point is- IT WILL ABSOLUTELY WORK regardless of these regulations.
By the time it becomes an issue for his TV, he is going to want to HDTV anyway. |
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djrobx
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It will continue to work, you'll just need to use their cable box. I think every HDTV capable cable and satellite box I've ever seen can output a regular old NTSC signal, most with "channel 3" RF output as well.
Even on a regular TV, the HDTV channels look so much better. They will look better than a DVD, although you'll have small bars on the top and bottom to make the picture the 16:9 widescreen ratio.
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B
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So none of you has a problem with the fact that, once the rule goes into effect, NO ONE will be able to receive ANY television signals unless they buy a BRAND NEW SET, or else PAY for cable, or else PAY for satellite, or else PAY for an overpriced converter box?
There ARE people who enjoy commercial and public television over the air, you know, and they may not like the idea of being forced onto cable at $50 a month or more. This move is not necessary.
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Karl Bode
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join:2000-03-02 | Yes what happens to the "basic" $10 cable package the FCC mandated cable companies provide, but which they try their best to hide from being available? |
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B
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join:2000-10-28 |
And they're doing a damn good job of it; I never heard of it!
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Karl Bode
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If you ask, you're supposed to be able to get just the basic networks and your local public TV station....usually from $5 to $15 dollars. I think it's currently required by law.
They all have different names for it...Adelphia I think calls it "antenna service".
TIme Warner calls it basic:
»www.twcarolina.com/services/cabl···able.asp
WOW calls it "limited basic"
I suppose that will be gone and yeah, everyone will be forced to buy the standard digital lineup for a minimum of $40 or whatever they decide to charge..... |
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Geminimind
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Yeah my tv is an antique 27 inch so what Tv sucks anyway. Satellite or cable tv sucks whether digital or analog tv sucks. wow 100% digital signal with satellite to watch nothing but stupid paid programming,Shows that are not in your time zone,Satellite companies must think that everyone wants to watch tv at eastern times. Cable Companies charge $6.95 for a digital box,$4.00 for Digital Tier (stupid channels no one wants but you have to buy it to get the one channel that you want)and stupid movies channels that play the same movies over and over for the last 20 years |
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ArchAngel21x
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Lincoln, NE | reply to Karl Bode
And to add insult to the customers, TW has decided that they will not offer DVR rentals to limited basic subscribers. At least not in Lincoln NE |
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