When will/did you say "good bye" to analog TV forever? - Blu-ray Forum

tron3 · 02-08-2008, 02:59 PM

I imagine there might be a few hold outs here still viewing analog TV SOMEWHERE in their home.

Though I bought my HDTV in 2003, it wasn't until some time later that I bought the HD tuner. Even then, only received a couple of stations in HD. When I changed the antenna weeks after that, I received a few more digital channels. Simply put, I adopted so early I couldn't get all the stations in digital as they didn't all broadcast yet. About 2004 to 2005 that changed, but I still had analog in my room.

I mention this alot, but my brother generously gave me a 26" Visio HDTV for my bedroom in October of 2007. That marked my official end of having to view analog anthing.

Oddly, I miss the opportunity I would have had with my new DVD/VHS. It has a digital tuner and would like to have seen that work on the old tv.

So, who's holding out, and who is all digital?

BStecke · 02-08-2008, 03:03 PM

I've got an old school 19" Sharp in the bedroom (who hasn't had a 19" Sharp? Literally everyone I know has owned a 19" Sharp at some point in their lives) . . . probably get a LCD at some point, but all we really watch on it is Friends and other TV shows while we're falling asleep. I got my first HDTV in 2001 . . . 56" Toshiba. Had some issues with that sucker . . .

Galley · 02-09-2008, 01:59 AM

All digital for 18 months now.

imamoviefanatic · 02-09-2008, 02:25 AM

I have basic cable, and I still have analog television. I have only lost 1 channel to digital so far (HBO which happens to be my favorite channel), although I know that we will have to switch to digital soon, haha.

SGRSBSKIER · 02-09-2008, 12:32 PM

Until the TVs die, every new TV I buy will not be analog, but I can keep moving the old TV's into other less used rooms, just need those converter boxes.

It will be interesting to see if companies other than Dish offer a HDTV package only, as almost every new TV is a HDTV. I thought about it and it would be nice but due to TNT and TBS and a few other channels that distort 4:3 content I would still need the non HD channel, unless those stations get there act together and show everything properly.

Icemage · 02-09-2008, 03:16 PM

I have still have two analog TVs in my house. One TV is reserved in the guest bedroom, suffering exile with my PlayStation 2 and Wii. The other is in the family room. My HDTV and the rest of my HT/high def gear is all in my bedroom.

meckel · 02-09-2008, 03:31 PM

Still have one analog TV in use. 27'' Sony in my son's room. He is 12 and wants to go HD, my wife blames me for this (she's most likely right). She says the TV works and he as a better set up then his friends, as he get my old stuff. So it could be awhile before that goes away.

Re-did my wife's workout room for Christmas replacing the old tube TV with a small flat screen and mounted to the wall, so she has more room. Added a bunch of mirrors to the walls, made her very happy. Now we just have to copy all of her old VHS workouts to DVD and we'll be set

owa · 02-09-2008, 03:36 PM

While I only have HDTVs, I'm still using analog cable and still have DVD/VHS recorders connected to the systems. At the moment, I'm getting the HD broadcasts OTA. I really hate the thought of having to get a cable box so that's why I haven't gone to digital cable for SD/HD programming yet. Not to mention, I don't like the thought of giving the cable company even more money than I already do. I've been seriously considering it lately though. I'd love to have ESPN in HD and with the NFL only showing some games on the NFL network, I'd like to have that channel as well.

Cordre69 · 02-10-2008, 12:25 AM

I got my first 1080i TV back...well, they were new. 1080i was HUGE. I think it was like 6-7 years ago, give or take.

Blu-Raider · 02-10-2008, 12:28 AM

I have six sets. Three LCD digital and three CRT analog.

Caveman is evolving.

BluPix · 02-10-2008, 12:30 AM

I have just the one big HDTV in my place for just over a year now. Love it.

BluPix · 02-10-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by owa

While I only have HDTVs, I'm still using analog cable and still have DVD/VHS recorders connected to the systems. At the moment, I'm getting the HD broadcasts OTA. I really hate the thought of having to get a cable box so that's why I haven't gone to digital cable for SD/HD programming yet. Not to mention, I don't like the thought of giving the cable company even more money than I already do. I've been seriously considering it lately though. I'd love to have ESPN in HD and with the NFL only showing some games on the NFL network, I'd like to have that channel as well.

Where I live, I must have cable or satellite -- or settle for no signal at all.

02-08-2008, 02:59 PM	#1
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	When will/did you say "good bye" to analog TV forever? I imagine there might be a few hold outs here still viewing analog TV SOMEWHERE in their home. Though I bought my HDTV in 2003, it wasn't until some time later that I bought the HD tuner. Even then, only received a couple of stations in HD. When I changed the antenna weeks after that, I received a few more digital channels. Simply put, I adopted so early I couldn't get all the stations in digital as they didn't all broadcast yet. About 2004 to 2005 that changed, but I still had analog in my room. I mention this alot, but my brother generously gave me a 26" Visio HDTV for my bedroom in October of 2007. That marked my official end of having to view analog anthing. Oddly, I miss the opportunity I would have had with my new DVD/VHS. It has a digital tuner and would like to have seen that work on the old tv. So, who's holding out, and who is all digital? Last edited by tron3; 02-08-2008 at 03:06 PM.

02-09-2008, 02:25 AM	#4
imamoviefanatic Member Member since:Feb 2008	I have analog I have basic cable, and I still have analog television. I have only lost 1 channel to digital so far (HBO which happens to be my favorite channel), although I know that we will have to switch to digital soon, haha.

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02-08-2008, 03:03 PM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I've got an old school 19" Sharp in the bedroom (who hasn't had a 19" Sharp? Literally everyone I know has owned a 19" Sharp at some point in their lives) . . . probably get a LCD at some point, but all we really watch on it is Friends and other TV shows while we're falling asleep. I got my first HDTV in 2001 . . . 56" Toshiba. Had some issues with that sucker . . .

02-09-2008, 01:59 AM	#3
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	All digital for 18 months now.

02-09-2008, 12:32 PM	#5
SGRSBSKIER Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007	Until the TVs die, every new TV I buy will not be analog, but I can keep moving the old TV's into other less used rooms, just need those converter boxes. It will be interesting to see if companies other than Dish offer a HDTV package only, as almost every new TV is a HDTV. I thought about it and it would be nice but due to TNT and TBS and a few other channels that distort 4:3 content I would still need the non HD channel, unless those stations get there act together and show everything properly.

02-09-2008, 03:16 PM	#6
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	I have still have two analog TVs in my house. One TV is reserved in the guest bedroom, suffering exile with my PlayStation 2 and Wii. The other is in the family room. My HDTV and the rest of my HT/high def gear is all in my bedroom.

02-09-2008, 03:31 PM	#7
meckel Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Nashville, TN 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:3056	Still have one analog TV in use. 27'' Sony in my son's room. He is 12 and wants to go HD, my wife blames me for this (she's most likely right). She says the TV works and he as a better set up then his friends, as he get my old stuff. So it could be awhile before that goes away. Re-did my wife's workout room for Christmas replacing the old tube TV with a small flat screen and mounted to the wall, so she has more room. Added a bunch of mirrors to the walls, made her very happy. Now we just have to copy all of her old VHS workouts to DVD and we'll be set

02-09-2008, 03:36 PM	#8
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	While I only have HDTVs, I'm still using analog cable and still have DVD/VHS recorders connected to the systems. At the moment, I'm getting the HD broadcasts OTA. I really hate the thought of having to get a cable box so that's why I haven't gone to digital cable for SD/HD programming yet. Not to mention, I don't like the thought of giving the cable company even more money than I already do. I've been seriously considering it lately though. I'd love to have ESPN in HD and with the NFL only showing some games on the NFL network, I'd like to have that channel as well.

02-10-2008, 12:25 AM	#9
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	I got my first 1080i TV back...well, they were new. 1080i was HUGE. I think it was like 6-7 years ago, give or take.

02-10-2008, 12:28 AM	#10
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	I have six sets. Three LCD digital and three CRT analog. Caveman is evolving.

02-10-2008, 12:30 AM	#11
BluPix Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:20	I have just the one big HDTV in my place for just over a year now. Love it.

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