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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. Great... by lucabrasi999 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Millions of people now HAVE to buy new TVs. Is it time to invest in Sony?

    1. Re:Great... by wiredlogic · · Score: 4, Funny

      ...HAVE to buy ...

      Because as we all know, human civilization will collapse without television.

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    2. Re:Great... by Shadow+Wrought · · Score: 5, Funny
      Why are Americans so resistant to change??

      Considering that a good portion of populace is still fighting against evolution, I think it might be pathalogical at this point.

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    3. Re:Great... by the_weasel · · Score: 4, Funny

      Absolutely. I mean look what happened to the Romans.

      They had no television. Where are they now?

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  2. Suggested output by Spy+der+Mann · · Score: 3, Funny

    Here's the suggested output that will be broadcasted into analog TV's:

    "Nothing for you to see here.
    Move along."

  3. *shrugs* Doesn't matter by Lothar+0 · · Score: 4, Funny

    All I use my analog TV for is watching stuff I downloaded to my computer anyway.

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  4. That is good news! by homerules · · Score: 5, Funny
    Broadcasters have expressed concerns that those without subscription television services will see blank screens unless they buy new units.
    Those without HDTV will see a huge jump in programing quality.
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  5. Re:How does forced obsolescence promote public goo by justforaday · · Score: 4, Funny

    Demanding that something become obsolete is quite suspicious.

    You misspelled American.

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