Is the switch to 100% ATSC in the USA going to cause a surge in TV demand in 2009? - Blu-ray Forum

SkillzthatKillz · 09-08-2008, 02:02 AM

there are a lot of dumb people out there who think that it means they need a new tv and there are plenty of salesmen who will prey on those poor bastards

Ex Accountant · 09-08-2008, 02:11 AM

Some I'm sure are dumb, but I like to think most are merely ignorant.

HDTV1080P · 09-08-2008, 07:59 AM

For a select few portable TV’s that have an antenna input or A/V input Winegard has developed a battery operated add on tuner with remote control. This ATSC converter box is bigger then most portable TV’s and is not practical for handheld TV's. For most people it would be easier to just purchase a new portable TV or handheld with an ATSC tuner built in.

Dimensions of the portable ATSC converter box (Dimensions 5.5”W x 1.75”H x 6.5”D.
http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=RC-DT09A&xzoom=Large#xview

Then one also needs this battery pack to power the ATSC tuner converter box
http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=RC-BP9V&xzoom=Large#xview

Anthony P · 09-09-2008, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Some I'm sure are dumb, but I like to think most are merely ignorant.

and others use it as an excuse

HDTV1080P · 09-09-2008, 09:16 PM

News & Commentary
Wilmington Digital TV Switch Upsets Residents
Government offices get hundreds of complaints
By Swanni

Quote

"Bloomberg News reports that federal and local offices were jammed with phone calls from residents complaining that they couldn't watch television. When the switch occurred at noon, analog sets would no longer display a picture on local channels; instead a message appeared saying residents must upgrade to digital equipment.”
"Postema said many callers had purchased digital converter boxes, but didn't know how to connect them.”
“If people didn't believe me before, yesterday's results in Wilmington should be the ultimate persuader. The government spent a small fortune on a PR campaign to alert area residents and they still weren't ready.”

Click link to read full article
http://www.tvpredictions.com/wilmington090908.htm

HDTV1080P · 09-10-2008, 05:56 PM

Wilmington Firefighters Acting As Digital TV Repairmen
Government offices get hundreds of complaints.
By Swanni

http://www.tvpredictions.com/wilmington091008.htm

DarkBluMetallic · 09-10-2008, 06:39 PM

If they're having this much trouble, then they should not do the cold switch for all of the U.S. You might even expect riots in some cities if it is switched as planned particularly around electronic stores.

09-08-2008, 02:02 AM	#1
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	there are a lot of dumb people out there who think that it means they need a new tv and there are plenty of salesmen who will prey on those poor bastards Last edited by SkillzthatKillz; 09-08-2008 at 02:04 AM.

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09-08-2008, 02:11 AM	#2
Ex Accountant Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:55	Some I'm sure are dumb, but I like to think most are merely ignorant.

09-08-2008, 07:59 AM	#3
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	For a select few portable TV’s that have an antenna input or A/V input Winegard has developed a battery operated add on tuner with remote control. This ATSC converter box is bigger then most portable TV’s and is not practical for handheld TV's. For most people it would be easier to just purchase a new portable TV or handheld with an ATSC tuner built in. Dimensions of the portable ATSC converter box (Dimensions 5.5”W x 1.75”H x 6.5”D. http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=RC-DT09A&xzoom=Large#xview Then one also needs this battery pack to power the ATSC tuner converter box http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=RC-BP9V&xzoom=Large#xview

09-09-2008, 09:16 PM	#5
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	News & Commentary Wilmington Digital TV Switch Upsets Residents Government offices get hundreds of complaints By Swanni Quote "Bloomberg News reports that federal and local offices were jammed with phone calls from residents complaining that they couldn't watch television. When the switch occurred at noon, analog sets would no longer display a picture on local channels; instead a message appeared saying residents must upgrade to digital equipment.” "Postema said many callers had purchased digital converter boxes, but didn't know how to connect them.” “If people didn't believe me before, yesterday's results in Wilmington should be the ultimate persuader. The government spent a small fortune on a PR campaign to alert area residents and they still weren't ready.” Click link to read full article http://www.tvpredictions.com/wilmington090908.htm

09-10-2008, 05:56 PM	#6
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	Wilmington Firefighters Acting As Digital TV Repairmen Government offices get hundreds of complaints. By Swanni http://www.tvpredictions.com/wilmington091008.htm

09-10-2008, 06:39 PM	#7
DarkBluMetallic Member Member since:Feb 2008	If they're having this much trouble, then they should not do the cold switch for all of the U.S. You might even expect riots in some cities if it is switched as planned particularly around electronic stores.

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