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This digital tv thing
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22571854/
I don't have a fancy digital tv - or even an "unfancy" digital tv. Mine is an old goldstar piece of crap that was super cheap when I was broke and it still works. So.... I haven't bothered to upgrade yet, and don't plan on it for another couple years (unless absolutely necessary). Am I understanding things correctly that I will NOT need one of those converter boxes since I have cable (NO antenna)? Last edited by Cntrygal; 04-21-2008 at 07:04 PM.. Reason: stupid link |
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04-21-2008, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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Link doesn't work. Have an extra http://
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04-21-2008, 07:06 PM | #3 |
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04-21-2008, 07:08 PM | #4 |
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If you have digital cable (with a box), you're fine.
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04-21-2008, 07:16 PM | #5 |
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the cable comes out of the wall.....
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04-21-2008, 07:27 PM | #6 |
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Just have your cable provider install a digital box. Cost should be minimal.
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04-21-2008, 07:28 PM | #7 |
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I have no idea what the hell I'm talking about.
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04-21-2008, 07:33 PM | #8 |
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Who the heck still uses rabbit ears for an OTA signal??
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04-21-2008, 07:34 PM | #9 |
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The ****ers. Why didn't they say something when they were here a WEEK ago hooking up the new house.
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04-21-2008, 07:46 PM | #11 |
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Only if you have "rabbit ears" will you need an analog to digital converter box by Feb. of next year. However, your cable or satellite TV system may be using digital technology as a more efficient way of delivering analog programming to you. If you have an analog television set(I assume you do), then you are probably not getting digital, even though the reception may be somewhat improved. Check with your cable or satellite TV provider to find out what kinds of programming you can receive, and what equipment you need to receive it.
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EDIT: I'll be damned, it does just affect OTA users. http://www.dtvanswers.com/dtv_affected.html Last edited by Bugeater; 04-21-2008 at 07:55 PM.. |
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04-21-2008, 07:53 PM | #13 |
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I guess I'm going to have to call and sound stupid on the phone instead of just on the web. Dammit.
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04-21-2008, 07:55 PM | #14 |
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You're probably getting digital cable, so you won't need a converter box. Hence, that's why they didn't install one. I think they're just trying to make you think you'll need a converter box when in reality it doesn't help the image that much. Most TVs are analog anyways.
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