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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. 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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  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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