Analog tvs will become obsolete next year. what do you guys think?

Question

Analog tvs will become obsolete next year. what do you guys think?

Answer 1

I haven't used an analog television in a long time, so I couldn't care less.

Answer 2

I have no problem with going digital, but why not continue the simulcast? Broadcasting both analog and digital at the same time. (Like now). It is estimated that 20,000,000 million sets will have to have converters. Do the math: multiplying by a forty dollar coupon  equals $80,000,000. A gift from your government; no, your tax money!

Would it have not been better for the FCC to require the stations to make the  both systems available?   I don't think we have 40 million stations!

That's what I think, How do I feel about it. As a taxpayer I object to buying your converter box.

Answer 3

Analog TVs are not becoming obsolete next year or 5 years from now.

If you have cable or satellite, nothing changes.

If you still get off-the-air TV, then you can get a converter box.

Your Analog TV will work just fine.

Answer 4

I don't think that analog TV's are becoming obsolete next year.

They make converter boxes for people watching over the air, and I think cable/satellite providers are supposed to be keeping at least some analog signals for at least another couple of years after that.

Am I rushing out to buy an HDTV yet?  Nope.  I have 3 analogs right now, they're still working fine, and I have cable.  I'll get something else when I find a good enough deal on one I like or one of them quits working.  Maybe I'll start looking for my first one when the government gives me a few hundred $ that I'm supposed to go out and spend for the good of our economy.

Answer 5

Well, their days are numbered, anyway.  They will still have a life if connected to a converter box, VCR, DVD player, satellite or cable.  One shouldn't be pressured into throwing them out unless they are defective or the user wants to upgrade with full knowledge of his choices.

Answer 6

I think I'm shocked to hear that anyone still has analog tv's.  Also, in the area where I live, it's almost impossible to pick up the broadcast signals, as they're coming from pretty far away, and the mountains and trees get in the way - in our area, most of us have been watching cable on digital tv for a few decades now.

To address Linda's comment...I won't be watching television programs on my computer, until they can provide me with a computer that has a 50" HD screen.  :)