Since the 1990s, Congress determined that broadcast stations must transition from analogue television broadcasting for television digital. Converting to DTV will free up broadcasting bands that will be used for public safety and emergency services. The new wireless services, as broadband will also be able to use these waves released. Consumers also benefit from this transition, it allows stations to broadcast to provide digital picture and sound quality.
Does this mean you need to run out and buy a new TV in the near future? Let us first on what kind TV you currently have. Each TV set made before 1998 was an analog "traditional" television. If you bought a big screen projection TV, between 1998 and 2004, there is a chance to have a digital tuner inside. Before 2004, only a small percentage of projection TV sets included tuners digital.
If you currently receive programming over the air through a roof-top antenna or rabbit ears, you have to buy a digital-to-box analog converter, or buy a new TV with a digital TV tuner. If you are thinking of buying a converter box, you can call the National Telecommunications and Information Administration at 1-888-DTV-2009 to request up to two $ 40 coupons per household that can be used for your purchase. Please note that these coupons expire after 90 days of discussion.
Television sets connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV services will not require a converter box. Be sure to check with your local cable or satellite before February 17, 2009 to see how they are coping with the switch. After 17 February 2009, all analog televisions that have not been updated to accept the digital signal you can receive over-the-air-television.
Now that you have a better understanding of the up-coming change of signal, you still feel the need to upgrade your current television? Well, me too, but spending too much money in your search could be avoided by following these simple steps:
1. Do your homework – Once you have decided what size, brand and technology (LCD, plasma or DLP) you would like, be sure to search the internet for product reviews. There are literally hundreds of sites that are built by testers of professional products that tell you how your product stands up against the competition. A simple search by make and model could save you disappointment future and possibly hundreds of dollars in future repairs.
2. Bargain Shop – Black Friday or the day after Thanksgiving which traditionally marks the beginning of the shopping Christmas season. Due to the slowing economy, soft real estate market, and rising unemployment, some experts are predicting a season of shopping slow holiday. In order to meet sales quotas, retail stores are forced to reduce prices to attract buyers away from the competition, potential start a price war among retailers. This forecast means great news for consumers looking to find a bottom price of a new HDTV.
3. Free Space – As a great deal on a new TV can leave you frustrated and depressed when you realize that does not fit in your entertainment center.
In short, not your TV is receiving broadcast television via cable or satellite, it's time to buy a digital to analog converter, or buying a new Digital TV. If you decide to buy a new TV, make sure you know what you're buying. Make sure that will fit in the placeholder, you have available, and a bargain store to find the best deal within your budget.
About the Author:
Anthony Luna is the founder and creator of BFGear.com LLC. Black Friday Gear posts the up-coming sales weeks before they arrive in your Thanksgiving Day newspaper. Providing direct links to products, and an “Online Shopping Tutorial” makes shopping this year easier than it has ever been in the past. Visit BFGear.com today to start planning your holiday shopping strategy.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – What Consumers Need to Do Before the Digital Switch on February 17, 2009
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