A question for TV experts

Ron61 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-29-2007, 11:26 AM

Joe,

I am not sure about this being a law here, but I don't think it is yet. But the last time I was in looking at TV sets they had signs telling which TVs would need the converter box and which ones had it built in. I think they had just gotten in a new bunch that had it built in and they had the TVs in three groups. The regular analog type, the ones that were Hi Def ready, and the newer ones that had the Hi Def built in. In any case if anyone isn't sure, they should ask one of the people working in the stores electronics department if they are the newer ones or not, if they don't have the signs telling which is which.

Ron

Joe Wicked · #2 (**permalink**) 11-29-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron61

Joe,

I am not sure about this being a law here, but I don't think it is yet. But the last time I was in looking at TV sets they had signs telling which TVs would need the converter box and which ones had it built in. I think they had just gotten in a new bunch that had it built in and they had the TVs in three groups. The regular analog type, the ones that were Hi Def ready, and the newer ones that had the Hi Def built in. In any case if anyone isn't sure, they should ask one of the people working in the stores electronics department if they are the newer ones or not, if they don't have the signs telling which is which.

Ron

Good that they are doing that, and yes, if you are not sure, it is better to ask before you buy. Most new HDTVs will come with the tuner built in but not all. I was referring more to the people who have an HDTV and are assuming that since they have one, they are set. That may not be the case. Same thing though. If you do not know for sure that your TV has the tuner and you are using a regular Antenna, then it is best to find out before the date. A lot of people are going to wait and then suddenly will not be able to watch TV. There will be a run on the electronics stores to get converters and I am expecting that some people will be waiting to get a converter to watch TV. Cable and Sat providers are really pushing how if you get them for service, you do not have to worry about it, trying to get more customers.

Ron61 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-29-2007, 12:34 PM

I figured there would be a big rush for the converter boxes and I am sure that the prices for them will at least double for a while around here. The last snow we had several years ago, $150 dollar chain saws were selling for $500 and you couldn't even buy a new chain for any price as they don't stock much here. On the good side, very few people here and in the mountains have antennas. They are all on satellite or cable.

Ron

Scott S · #4 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron61

The last snow we had several years ago, $150 dollar chain saws were selling for $500 and you couldn't even buy a new chain for any price as they don't stock much here.

Next time you got a tree problem....

Scott S