05-31-2008, 04:58 PM
I think what's confusing is that companies are all going DIGITAL next year...
I think that's incorrect.
All broadcasters will be going digital next year, as mandated by the FCC.
That doesn't apply to thieving cable companies (my spin, sorry). They can send either analog or digital signals over cable. They want everybody to go digital, better for the cable providers. But apparently some will be doing analog for awhile.
Analog (legacy) TVs connected to analog cable will not need a converter. If and when cable does go all digital, then a digital TV Tuner or converter will be required.
Analog TVs will need the converter for all OTA broacasts, next year.
High Definition can be had OTA for free in many areas, depending on your local reception. This requires the aforementioned digital TV tuner or converter.
Cable HD is generally a premium, optional service.
I think that's incorrect.
All broadcasters will be going digital next year, as mandated by the FCC.
That doesn't apply to thieving cable companies (my spin, sorry). They can send either analog or digital signals over cable. They want everybody to go digital, better for the cable providers. But apparently some will be doing analog for awhile.
Analog (legacy) TVs connected to analog cable will not need a converter. If and when cable does go all digital, then a digital TV Tuner or converter will be required.
Analog TVs will need the converter for all OTA broacasts, next year.
High Definition can be had OTA for free in many areas, depending on your local reception. This requires the aforementioned digital TV tuner or converter.
Cable HD is generally a premium, optional service.