new tv boxes?

United States
March 8, 2008 9:14am CST
I heard something on tv about some kinda box some people will have to get for their tvs. Something about things are switching over or something like that. What exectly is going on? and do you agree with it?
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ctrymuziklvr
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
8 Mar 08
Only digital tv - tv screen
No, I don't agree with it but that's technology for you. First we couldn't watch anything unless we subscribed to cable and now this! They are saying that in Feb. 2009 all tv will be dititized....you can check out the information on this site although there are a lot of other sites. Even when they talk about it on tv they give a site to look at but I never wrote it down...this site give you a lot of information.... http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080308/COL11/803080385
hallmarkjl
@hallmarkjl (500)
• United States
8 Mar 08
thanks. that will help out a lot. I didnt know what they were talking about honestly. Do you know exectly where you'd get the box or anything like that?
clarissa1234
@clarissa1234 (22)
• United States
11 Mar 08
It mainly concerns people who are still watching tv for free (3 chanels worth). The newer tv's are already capable of receving the signal. But if you're not a cable or satelite subsciber you'll need the box. You can get a rebate worth up to $80 bucks if you have a tv with the oldfashion rabbit ears. www.dtv2009.gov Hope that helps too.