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Will Your TV Work After February 17, 2009?

Saturday July 29, 2006
After February 17, 2009 all televisions signals will be digital and all analog transmissions will be discontinued. However, how does this really affect consumers and their televisions? For all the details, check out the informative article from Matt Torres, About Guide For TV/Video: Myths of Digital TV.

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June 28, 2007 at 8:57 pm
(1) Lilit says:

Hi, this is very interesting. after reading I had some questions. Do you think that this conversion will be good or bad for the large television networks, satellite and cable companies and how? and what options will consumers have as the conversion approaches? thank you

June 28, 2007 at 9:54 pm
(2) Robert Silva says:

This subject is discussed in more detail in my reference article:
February 17, 2009 – Analog Television Broadcasting Gets Turned Off

http://hometheater.about.com/od/televisions/qt/feb172009date.htm

Let me know if this info clarifies this issue for you.

Robert Silva
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June 28, 2007 at 9:56 pm
(3) hometheater says:

This subject is discussed in more detail in my reference article:
February 17, 2009 – Analog Television Broadcasting Gets Turned Off

http://hometheater.about.com/od/televisions/qt/feb172009date.htm

Let me know if this info clarifies this issue for you.

Robert Silva
Guide to Home Theater

http://hometheater.about.com
Become an About.com Guide: http://beaguide.about.com
About.com is part of the New York Times Company

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