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Jan 2009 Deadline for HDTV Cutoff

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the gimme-1080i-now-already dept.

stlhawkeye writes "Broadcasters have recently accepted a deadline of January 2009 for the mandatory end of analog television signal broadcasts. Broadcasters have expressed concerns that those without subscription television services will see blank screens unless they buy new units. "

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  1. Social Darwinism, anyone? by Shoten · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I'm waiting for someone to essentially say that anyone who still relies on broadcast TV in 4 years (and who cannot afford a new television) needs to stop watching TV and get off their ass to get a new job.

    But come to think of it...I think I just said it, didn't I? :)

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