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Originally Posted by divxhacker
Once the converter coupon program is over before this Fall, hopefully, we'll see more converter boxes with better included features such as universal remotes, internal DVRs, media players, Internet streaming video capability, and all the other bells and whistles that weren't allowed under the CECB rules. |
I'm surprised not to see any new converters come to the market over the past 6 months but like you said, once the
cecb rules are over, everything's fair game. Wonder if the prices will drop after the coupon program is done. $20? It'll show just how much profit was in these things.
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Originally Posted by Lurker Lee
Yeah, I figure it's gonna be like waiting for the millenium to clock in; I really just wanted to know what time to start watching the news  . It should make for some interesting news stories. Unfortunately, I do think there will be people who are caught unprepared. I have several elderly relatives that I could see that happening to. (except that they have cable). I can seriously see where any of them would think they have digital tv if they have a digital keypad.
I figure there is going to be a rush on the stores on that Friday as the procrastinators realize it's finally coming .... or that Saturday when they wake up and their tv's don't work! And by then the stores will probably have run out. |
I'm willing to bet on the rush too. The percentage of Americans who aren't ready might be a low number but it's still 2-3 million people we're talking about. and how many people have a second or third TV that still needs to be converted?
50-55% of broadcast stations will be transitioning on June 12. That's a lot still.
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