Chatter

By Ryan

January 8, 2009 4:18 PM | Link to this

Oh please. Delay? Why? We could use the revenue for selling the extra-bandwidth by making the switch…I’ve been ready for years.

By james

January 8, 2009 4:22 PM | Link to this

I suppose the converter boxes being given away and/or discounted by the government are made in the US?

If they were it would have been a nice way to keep American’s working with US tax dollars.

By Yikes

January 8, 2009 4:30 PM | Link to this

If people aren’t ready after the deluge of commercials and updates over the past TWO YEARS then another few months isn’t going to help.

Obama’s just pandering for more voted four years for now. “I worked tirelessly to make sure that poor, rural and elderly people had the RIGHT to quality TV.”

By Tank

January 8, 2009 4:50 PM | Link to this

You have got to be kidding me! If this is any indication of what it’s going to be like for the next four to eight years, God help us.

The poor, rural and elderly have had ample opportunity to save the money to purchase the box (I did). If my 80 year old father with an 8th grade education can handle a cell phone, anyone can handle this “leap” in technology.

The dumbing and victimization of the oppressed masses in America continues…

By catlady

January 8, 2009 4:53 PM | Link to this

There are no more of the government coupons available. We are forced to make a change and told there would be help, and we can bail out billionaires but they are “out of coupons”.

By Frank Wren

January 8, 2009 4:59 PM | Link to this

What is a Digital TV ?

What is a TV ?

By Daniel

January 8, 2009 5:11 PM | Link to this

This is great, just great. Isn’t the advertising and “news” propaganda required in the US of A? www.turnoffyourtv.com

By PTC DAWG

January 8, 2009 5:20 PM | Link to this

Times change, deal with it…if folks aren’t ready now, they won’t be ready with a delay.

By Curt

January 8, 2009 5:23 PM | Link to this

The people who are not ready for digital never will be.

Doesn’t Obama have something better to do than to pander to very small percentage of the public who are whining?

If they have a problem with it…get cable, satellite, rent videos or hey…turn the TV off and go outside for a change.

By Tank

January 8, 2009 5:25 PM | Link to this

You mean it’s too late to get my $40 government bailout coupon?

By Heather

January 8, 2009 5:27 PM | Link to this

poor people should not sit around watching tv. let them work instead. its sad that they need food stamps to eat but can buy a tv and a playstation. priorities.

By Jason

January 8, 2009 5:36 PM | Link to this

Heather,

“Priorities”?? I wonder you you traded in for your arrogance, shallow views, and overall sub-par intelligent commenting. Must be a nice view from your ivory beautician’s chair.

By cursive

January 8, 2009 6:00 PM | Link to this

I work in the Atlanta media, and I have to say that with all of the effort, time and money that we have put into educating people about and promoting the switch to DTV I am going to be really angry if it gets delayed.

By Uncle Tom

January 8, 2009 6:37 PM | Link to this

To “Tank”:

I doubt the next 4 years can be any worse than the last 8 years.

By Love_Digital

January 8, 2009 6:38 PM | Link to this

NO WAY DELAY!!!! This conversion has been delayed way too long already. Anyone who isn’t ready for this deserves to lose their TV viewing privileges.

By Love_Digital

January 8, 2009 6:42 PM | Link to this

To Uncle Tom:

They last 8 years weren’t all bad, and yes the next 4 could be worse. Give up the Bush hating…he’s out of office.

By Becky

January 8, 2009 6:53 PM | Link to this

Since when did TV become a right? TV is a privilege and everyone has had ample time to prepare.

By Tank

January 8, 2009 7:11 PM | Link to this

To Uncle Tom:

Yeah, I think they can.

I was gainfully employed for the last 7 years, 11 months. Customers I’ve called on the past 9 months held off on capital equipment purchases until the election was over because, and I quote one owner, “we’re waiting to find out if we’re going to be a 50 person company or a 25 person company.” Well, they (and others) became a “25 person company.” As a result, my employer began slashing jobs. First time in my 49 years I’ve been on unemployment (kind of like going after my own personal piece of the bailout pie). So yeah, it can be worse.

I was working during the Carter years. Really, really bad. You thought the gas shortages were bad this last year? Interest rates and inflation were through the roof. Unemployment was horrendous.

I’ll be fine, I’ve been there before. Question is, will you and your friends come out okay?

By the way, I have my converter boxes. With all the cost cutting measures, cable with be the first thing to go.

By Uncle Tom

January 8, 2009 7:24 PM | Link to this

To “Love_Digial”:

Whomever I want to hate on (and/or criticize) in ANY blog, is MY right as a citizen. And if you want to criticize MY answer to someone else, then let the cotton-pickin’ digital chips fall where they may.

By Scott

January 8, 2009 7:46 PM | Link to this

in 3 years they couldn’t buy a $40 box that you get a $40 coupon for!!! If they delay this, God help America. It’s really starting to suck. Costa Rica is looking better and better.

By Mountaindoglady

January 8, 2009 7:57 PM | Link to this

Bet all of those “non-digital” folks screaming about the analog tv’s are toting cell phones. We’ve all known this was coming more than the 2 years ago when the deadline was announced. It’s already been postponed once. Step into the “real” world for a change.

By MWC

January 8, 2009 8:23 PM | Link to this

Any loser still using rabbit ears deserves to lose their TV psignal

By J.C.

January 8, 2009 8:31 PM | Link to this

This is ridiculous. A delay is not going to change anything - people will just put it off because it isn’t time yet. Then, once again, they won’t be ready when the deadline approaches. I learned about this years ago as a college student. There have been advertisements everywhere about the conversion. Who could claim they didn’t know? If people aren’t ready, it is their own fault.

By Jack

January 8, 2009 8:32 PM | Link to this

Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the Barack Obama entitlement society. I find it pretty unbelievable that people would face economic hardship by buying a $40 box. And if they are THAT poor, get out and do something to earn that $40 needed to buy that box. Can’t they go build a bridge, President Obama? Oh, And they’ve had two years to do it. COME ON! They are just lazy and/or ignorant…Whoever said it, that television is a privilege, right on.

So what’s next in the entitlement program? I really want a mp3 service subscription, but I might face “economic hardship” if I buy it. Where’s my voucher? GIMMEE! <>

By Tr'avarious Le'shawn

January 8, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this

I used my coupons for scratch off tickets.

By GrowUp

January 8, 2009 8:49 PM | Link to this

To catlady:

The government had no business issuing “coupouns” in the first place. Do you expect the government to solve every problem you ever had? Do you need them to come clean your closet for you? Get real. I’m sick of namby pambies like you whining for more government help. Grow up and take responsibility for your life.

Someone show me where the US Constitution guarantees the right to watch TV.

By MChammer

January 12, 2009 9:06 AM | Link to this

By Jack

January 8, 2009 8:32 PM | Link to this

Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the Barack Obama entitlement society. I find it pretty unbelievable that people would face economic hardship by buying a $40 box. And if they are THAT poor, get out and do something to earn that $40 needed to buy that box. Can’t they go build a bridge, President Obama? Oh, And they’ve had two years to do it. COME ON! They are just lazy and/or ignorant…Whoever said it, that television is a privilege, right on

I bet you have the patent on ignorance Jack. Go watch some more Sean Hannity or Glenn Beck. Lower your IQ a few more points.

By John

January 28, 2009 3:00 PM | Link to this

The only people not ready for the digital conversion are people who don’t want to be ready. There is no reason for delay.

By Carol

January 28, 2009 3:07 PM | Link to this

Whoever said that switching over to the converter box was easy needs to try it himself! I’m still trying to get the system to recognize all the stations it should - after three tries! And hooking all those things up? Someone should consider who is most likely to be using bunny ears and figure out a way to make it more user-friendly. It’s not that I think it’s a bad idea, I just don’t think the implementation has been good. In addition to being frustrated with the installation, it also irritates me that I had to pay $20 for each box, even with the coupon. Again, someone should acknowledge that the people who will be affected could very well need more help than just a coupon.

By T

February 4, 2009 5:05 PM | Link to this

Well now there is an official delay. Big freaking surprise. It’s ok we get to hear even more commercials for the next 4 months. I was ready for those to be gone. Too bad for the TV companies/cable companies who spent millions, I’m sure, advertising the switch. They don’t matter but the people who couldn’t get it together after a few years need a few more months like that’s going to make a difference. Yeah big government knows best. Yikes these next 4 years keep looking better.

By Patrick

February 4, 2009 5:08 PM | Link to this

This is nuts. In June, they’ll once again say the people aren’t ready and try to push it back again. It’s already been delayed almost 10 years. There is never going to be a day when everyone is ready because there will also be somebody who’ll refuse. Should a small number of people be allowed to dictate to the rest of us? No.

If you can’t or won’t update your TV or get a box, then lose the TV and read a book or something, or go for a walk. TV is not your God. Stop praying to it every day when Oprah or Wheel comes on.

By Patrick

February 4, 2009 5:12 PM | Link to this

This is nuts. In June, they’ll once again say the people aren’t ready and try to push it back again. It’s already been delayed almost 10 years. There is never going to be a day when everyone is ready because there will also be somebody who’ll refuse. Should a small number of people be allowed to dictate to the rest of us? No.

If you can’t or won’t update your TV or get a box, then lose the TV and read a book or something, or go for a walk. TV is not your God. Stop praying to it every day when Oprah or Wheel comes on.

By Mel

February 4, 2009 5:13 PM | Link to this

Give me a break. The only people who want the delay are the ones scamming the system. Do you know anyone that isn’t already digital?

By PUTTING ON THE FOIL

February 4, 2009 5:15 PM | Link to this

Way to go O’Bama. Critical move in your first year. I am truly in awe.

By Bobbymahlon

February 4, 2009 5:16 PM | Link to this

Of course this is crazy, people have had ample time to get ready and all we are talking about is those that are getting free TV with rabbit ears.

By the real Old Gold

February 4, 2009 5:19 PM | Link to this

Who isn’t ready!? Good Lord people.. they are GIVING these damn boxes away, and even without, can you really not get a $29.00 basic cable package, or Dish? The country is like millions of baby birds with their mouths open, you can’t even GIVE them free boxes, they’re too lazy to get them.

By Nancy Pelosi

February 4, 2009 5:22 PM | Link to this

This is the same Congress that is going to efficiently dispense $1 trillion to fix the economy.

By Lydiasdad

February 4, 2009 5:23 PM | Link to this

More coddling of the irresponsible masses who didn’t have time—in the last THREE YEARS—to apply for a freakin’ $40 savings coupon. As usual Democrats are serving the lowest common denominator, and the rest of us just have to wait.

By charliedawg

February 4, 2009 5:24 PM | Link to this

Ridiculous, ………there is probably some issue with the digital converter box not paying its taxes, i heard its going to totally withdraw from consideration, but i look forward to the renumbered count down on all the local news channels

By fed up

February 4, 2009 5:25 PM | Link to this

Don’t count on it uncle tom….looks to me like government is going to try to be our keepers. I too feel sorry for the companies that have spent a lot of $$ getting this up to par. We’ve been told about this for months now and with the coupons issued (which was a crock as well) the cost is $10.00 for the digital box and about $15.00 for an antenna. Most of the same people who say that they can’t afford that are the same ones with the cell phones, ipods and every other gadget available.

By RogersParkRob

February 4, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this

Wouldn’t delaying the switch cost our government more money?

By William

February 4, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this

Once again the government has no clue what is going on in the real world. They have showed once again out of touch they are. If someone does not know about this switch to dtv they do not need to be watching v to start with.

By joe

February 4, 2009 5:28 PM | Link to this

This is the most prolonged and well publisized event in history. If only we devoted this much time to promote proper diet and exercise. Perhaps we must have tv so that we don’t worry about our health or anything else.

By Lydiasdad

February 4, 2009 5:30 PM | Link to this

Oh, quit whining Carol. The people who supposedly can’t afford a $20 box have no problem buying $4 beers at the local pub on Sat. nights.

By jim

February 4, 2009 5:31 PM | Link to this

First of all, the FCC ruined it when they gave in and let broadcasters split what was supposed to be true high definition tv into separate streams to increase revenue and killing most of the incentive for people to switch.

Sure a lot is in High Def, but a lot is just gussied up standard def programming in a different sized box.

As for the delay, the same 5 percent who is not ready now will STILL not be ready this June, or next June, or the one after that. They will have to see the screen go to snow before they do anything. Just like taxes, some people are ALWAYS going to pay on April 15, no matter what.

By chris byard

February 4, 2009 5:31 PM | Link to this

Absolutely ridiculous! If a person that still has analog, and watches television so little that they don’t know about the transition,
How many people will realize they have more time. If anyone hasn’t taken measures to be prepared for the switch, they don’t deserve television. If I am counting down days( from around 73, count ‘em, 73 days) until I don’t have to hear about it every 30 minutes, everyone has had plenty of time!!!!!

By Steve

February 4, 2009 5:34 PM | Link to this

Gotta love that special treatment for the poor brothas.

By Jimmy

February 4, 2009 5:34 PM | Link to this

Delay at the last minute?? This is stupid! This delay will only further confuse consumers and cost more money!!!

By man

February 4, 2009 5:35 PM | Link to this

People will wait until the day they dont have standard TV to go figure it out. Delaying just makes the lazy even more lazy.

This sickens me. They may as well take a poll of all Americans who have completed their taxes this year already… and delay it too!

By Dennis

February 4, 2009 5:35 PM | Link to this

I agree with Lydiasdad above - and also with charliedawgs use of the word “ridiculous”. The next step from the “peoples’ president” will be to provide free digit converter boxes and offer monies from future stimulus plans to pay for it. Personally, I think this entire situation falls in the same category as giving tax rebate checks to individuals who paid no tax in the first place. Ridiculous !!!!

By T.C

February 4, 2009 5:38 PM | Link to this

Wow,by reading some of these comments,it reminds me just how selfish people are and how they just dont care.So your in a comfortable position financially and dont give a thought about people that are not.It says there are thousands who are not ready for the switch and you get negative comments.If your already digital ready,then why post your negative comments?A lot of you need to be humbled and see how it feels to be in need.I know,those of you who dont care think it cant or wont happen to you.If i were you,i wouldnt be so quick to think that.Geez,if i had to go to war with some of you,i wouldnt be scared of the enemy because that would be you.Something as simple as a converter box stirs up hatred and pride.And they call it the good ol USA.

By man

February 4, 2009 5:38 PM | Link to this

People will wait until the day they dont have standard TV to go figure it out. Delaying just makes the lazy even more lazy.

This sickens me. They may as well take a poll of all Americans who have completed their taxes this year already… and delay it too!

By man

February 4, 2009 5:39 PM | Link to this

People will wait until the day they dont have standard TV to go figure it out. Delaying just makes the lazy even more lazy.

This sickens me. They may as well take a poll of all Americans who have completed their taxes this year already… and delay it too!

By beth

February 4, 2009 5:40 PM | Link to this

I say GOOD. Because as a DTV Converter box holder, maybe this will give the stations the time to get off their asses and provide a big enough signal to the rest of the covering areas to make it worth while. As it stands, the coverage sucks and is absolutely worthless! . I don’t think for one second its the public who haven’t gotten their crap together in the last three years, its the stations who have no freaking clue that their signal doesn’t reach but 20 miles away from the station antennae. And at least with analog when it was fuzzy, it was still watchable. With the new DTV conversion, its useless when the wind blows, it rains, is cloudy, a bird dumps, my cat farts… etc If they want it to be for better Emergency Broadcasting, its going to be pointless if you can’t see it in the RAIN or WIND.

By nothingisfree

February 4, 2009 5:41 PM | Link to this

this is typical congressional politics, why do today what you can put off for later? 2 years people were given to prepare for this. those who aren’t ready now won’t be ready then.

By ASnipes

February 4, 2009 5:54 PM | Link to this

The question is “Why do I need to pay Cable/Sattelite/DirectTV companies to watch T.V?” Coupons should be plentiful. Why weren’t the darn coupons sent out to everyone whether they are used or not.

By Erik

February 4, 2009 5:58 PM | Link to this

It is amazing to me that people would complain about such a minor and unimportant delay.

How does this hurt you? Seriously!

It is patently unfair to make the late adopters, who are often also the most economically (and technically) challenged, pay full price for a converter box because that program ran out of money.

TV is a way not only to be entertained, but to stay in touch with the world and get vital information — like when the next ice storm is going to hit.

Depriving anyone from this knowingly without having done due diligence (which we have not) is close to criminal.
If people died because they lost their TV … would you then stop your needless and pointless complaining?

As far as the conversion, I did it. This is a little more technical than most people realize. There is a serious learning curve. And what about those extra new antennas you need besides the converter box?

Heck, I am an electrical engineer (seriously) and I thought it was a bit of a bear even for me!

So it is not a no-brainer. Be kind to your fellow watchers, especially those who are challenged.

Please, stop the whining. If you want digital actually most people already can receive the signal. And if not, get cable or satellite.

You all obviously have money enough to have internet access, eh?

By savannahdawg

February 4, 2009 6:06 PM | Link to this

I don’t understand why we are having the switch but then I haven’t bothered to research it. Regardless, we have spent a lot of money to get people ready and there isn’t a lot of extra money laying around. The people that aren’t ready now probably won’t be ready in July.

By Sgt Shultz

February 4, 2009 6:06 PM | Link to this

The usual idiots that are complaining now will be upset in June, especially if Obama does not buy them a new digital TV.

By GetARealProblem

February 4, 2009 6:18 PM | Link to this

It “sickens” you for digital TV to be delayed? What are you, 12? If the biggest problem that some of you have is the gov’t pushing back the date on digital then you’ve got it made.

Good grief.

By Phil

February 4, 2009 6:20 PM | Link to this

This is just going to confuse everyone now. This bill just says that stations don’t have to have a digital signal until June. The FCC says that 61% of the stations are going to switch on Feb. 17-18 anyways, so you are going to have markets where half the stations will switch and the other half won’t.

This is just political posturing, the bill doesn’t provide more money or boxes for people who still don’t have one.

By Tiger fan in GA

February 4, 2009 6:25 PM | Link to this

I think this is just plain STUPID!!! These people not ready now won’t be ready in June either, I guarantee it.

By Chaz

February 4, 2009 6:30 PM | Link to this

Most people who aren’t ready now won’t be ready by June. Most people are morons.

Just sayin’.

By Kelly Walker

February 4, 2009 6:31 PM | Link to this

I prepared for the transition by buying a converter box that eliminated all of my channels, then just buying a new flat screen TV b/c it’ll be the last TV I ever buy. People had plenty of time and help to prepare. I do not support the postponement.

By pj

February 4, 2009 6:36 PM | Link to this

I don’t care. I don’t watch tv.

By TURBO

February 4, 2009 6:46 PM | Link to this

I don’t understand the delay. If you look at the number of people who use Cable and Satellite, there really isn’t that many people left who pull their TV over the air. And it’s not like the Government hasn’t been telling everyone for 2 years with a concerted effort in advertisement in the last 6 months… which I’m assuming were paid with Taxpayers money. This is a dumb decision to delay. Get it done… go to Digital already… so that Flat Screens will become common place… so the price will go down… so that I can finally buy one!! GEESH!!!

By Stephen

February 4, 2009 7:00 PM | Link to this

Since our government is having problems fixing the existing issues, I am just wondering how they know that there are still a lot of people who won’t be ready for the digital switch-over? How can that effectively be determined?

By Sandra

February 4, 2009 7:04 PM | Link to this

People have had a year to get prepared. They’re just lazy people. The government is catering to laziness.

By Omar

February 4, 2009 7:13 PM | Link to this

Heck, I signed up for the coupons the first week they were offered and was told that my apsrtment complex was a business and I didn’t apply. Then, I was put on a wait list. Whether the switch comes next week or next year, I’ll still watch most of my programming online anyway.

By dbc

February 4, 2009 7:23 PM | Link to this

There’s a reason why we’re called the “ugly Americans.” Look around the next time you’re in Wal Mart. Or better yet listen to what people say. This blog is a perfect example of the kind of country we’ve become. I’ve traveled extensively, and Americans are by far the meanest, most shallow and ignorant people on the planet. If I’m down on myself, sometimes I’ll hit Wally World for an hour. I usually feel like a million bucks after I leave…

By stono

February 4, 2009 7:27 PM | Link to this

Why doesn’t the government disclose who isn’t going to be ready for the switch?……the percentage of black, hispanic (illegal, legal), caucasion etc individuals could be examined by all. Then for the next “crisis”, they’ll know who to target so ridiculous actions won’t have to take place again!! The US population has had 3 years to prepare for this switch and now NObama & the Demos say the country is not ready…blaming the previous administration…..GET A CLUE!!!!!

By Plain Talk

February 4, 2009 7:27 PM | Link to this

This delay is silly. Only the people who won’t ever get ready for anything are not ready for this change.

Is this another attempt by government and media to trick people into buying new digital tv’s? Remember all the hype about Y2K? A lot of worry about almost nothing.

…Most people would be better off if they could not watch the idiot box for a while.

By Erica

February 4, 2009 7:38 PM | Link to this

So the economy is tanking and we are inching closer to total depression, but lawmakers are busy debating digital tv. Stop coddling the masses! If their tv’s go dark, they will figure out the appropriate course of action. That’s the only thing that will work for folks who are clueless about the switch. Big deal if you are out of tv for awhile. Read a book. Talk to your neighbor. This delay will cost our public broadcasters millions and that is NOT fair.

By SteveSC

February 4, 2009 7:42 PM | Link to this

That’s it. All these clowns in congress need to be thrown out. After this insane so called stimulus bill and this bamboozling president that the uneducated folk in this country voted in to lead us to the promised land. This TV thing takes the cake. I don’t know why the democrats are pushing this other than I guess they want everyone to see Obama’s preaching and saving us. You all got the change you voted for. I hope you are happy. Unfortunately…you are taking me down with you. You all thought George Bush was an embarassment? This guy Obama? Does the name Jimmy Carter bring back comparison memories? This guy is a puppet of Pelosi and Reid and he has only been in office 2 weeks.

By SteveSC

February 4, 2009 7:45 PM | Link to this

That’s it. All these clowns in congress need to be thrown out. After this insane so called stimulus bill and this bamboozling president that the uneducated folk in this country voted in to lead us to the promised land. This TV thing takes the cake. I don’t know why the democrats are pushing this other than I guess they want everyone to see Obama’s preaching and saving us. You all got the change you voted for. I hope you are happy. Unfortunately…you are taking me down with you. You all thought George Bush was an embarassment? This guy Obama? Does the name Jimmy Carter bring back comparison memories? This guy is a puppet of Pelosi and Reid and he has only been in office 2 weeks.

By SteveSC

February 4, 2009 7:45 PM | Link to this

That’s it. All these clowns in congress need to be thrown out. After this insane so called stimulus bill and this bamboozling president that the uneducated folk in this country voted in to lead us to the promised land. This TV thing takes the cake. I don’t know why the democrats are pushing this other than I guess they want everyone to see Obama’s preaching and saving us. You all got the change you voted for. I hope you are happy. Unfortunately…you are taking me down with you. You all thought George Bush was an embarassment? This guy Obama? Does the name Jimmy Carter bring back comparison memories? This guy is a puppet of Pelosi and Reid and he has only been in office 2 weeks.

By Andrew

February 4, 2009 7:47 PM | Link to this

If you are posting on this board you have access to and know how to use a computer. It’s the 2 people who do not have computer access are not ready. The digital conversion is a government sham to begin with. Each piddley tv station across the country had to spend upward of $20 million dollars to upgrade its equipment to digital. Then every American had to buy the convert box or a new tv that costs about $1000. Like someone else said, if all of this equipment was made in America…Instead it is mostly made in Japan. Now who do you think is the great beneficiary of dtv, you with the ability to see Monica’s new outfit perfectly or the Japanese who took billions of American dollars.

By Opinioned One

February 4, 2009 7:51 PM | Link to this

They ain’t ready NOW, They won’t be ready THEN.

By Schmoe

February 4, 2009 7:53 PM | Link to this

This is p** poor … We are already so behind Japan and South Korea in fiber technology. Look old folks, if you dont have your crap together you are going to be left behing. Its just the way it is. Pull the lever for digital already!

By kr

February 4, 2009 7:54 PM | Link to this

Anyone watching tv over the past year, rich or poor, has seen the ads and warnings. Give me a break. Of course, if there are those that can’t afford to make the “switch”, I am sure the dem’s in congress can add the cost to the trillion $ spending spree!

By Dew

February 4, 2009 7:59 PM | Link to this

Get used to it, GIMMEE GIMMEE GIMMEE!!! I wonder how much it cost us to postpone it again. Thank goodness I didn’t vote for him.

Oh yea…Catlady please put a sock in it!!

By Koz

February 4, 2009 8:09 PM | Link to this

I’m still waiting on Government to make a good move in the Obama Error, oops Era

By John

February 4, 2009 8:20 PM | Link to this

The only people unprepared for this are people who don’t want to be prepared. Even my inlaws, who I thought would be the last people in the world to do anything, went to an inexpensive satellite setup. If people are so lazy that they haven’t taken the initiative to do anything by now, they don’t deserve to have a television. It is their fault and only their fault. I guess that come June we will have to reward those who are sorry again.

By Jan

February 4, 2009 8:26 PM | Link to this

I think it’s ridiculous to be postponed. We were told about this about 2 years ago and if people haven’t prepared themselves for it by now, their not going to.

By Un-known Comic

February 4, 2009 8:31 PM | Link to this

This is silly whywait obama voted for Digital Tv when was in sent. 2 years ago….so blaame bush u voted for it obmama…we need get that stim pkg. check to us who are disable n on ssid……

By brain surgeon

February 4, 2009 8:42 PM | Link to this

DTV doesn’t have to be flat-screen, expensive or even new. My Mom’s brand new digital TV cost $150 (not HD), and the old TV on my porch has the converter that cost me $10… after the coupon I sent away for LAST SUMMER!

The problem is not ‘hate’ or wanting folks to miss out on their precious American Idol drama… it’s the endless pandering to the helpless lame-asses who just WON’T PAY ATTENTION. They won’t realize what’s going on till they turn on their TV on June 13 and see nothing. This ain’t brain surgery, folks.

By Sparky

February 4, 2009 8:46 PM | Link to this

Who cares? The Obama administration, oops I mean “train wreck” has already caused chaos. The nation is less safe against terror, the government has grown, we have appointed “tax evaders” (no wonder they have no problem increasing taxes…they don’t pay), and there is the stimulus package funded by foreign governments and paper money! Heck, I can stimulate the economy if I didn’t need to pay my debts too! This is small time folks.

By sanguine47

February 4, 2009 8:47 PM | Link to this

If you arent prepared for the switch to digital by now you have to be mentally deficient. I really with the democrats would stop helping us. Just damn!

By My Cat and Me

February 4, 2009 8:48 PM | Link to this

OMG! I’m gonna have to see those messages on the bottom of my TV screen and hear about this conversion by Monica for 4 more months?? EEEEKKKK!!!

By CHILL.

February 5, 2009 4:38 PM | Link to this

Sparky you act like this chaos is just starting and labeling OBAMA for it all.This all started when 9/11 happened and people started screaming when the glass was already broken leaving somebody else in office to pick up the pieces.Why dont you blame who started this mess in the first place,havnt heard his name not once.

By fatgrandpa

March 13, 2009 8:36 AM | Link to this

There are many problems with the digital converter boxes and the transition you are not being told about.

1. You get the coupons use them and then find out the units will not work with your TV. Seeing you purchased the units you get a refund for the amount over the coupons but you don’t get the coupon back.
2. You need a converter box for other items associated with your TV such as recorders.
3. Most converter boxes remote controls are not compatible with your TV so you need at least two remotes to change channel mainly because the volume has to be adjusted.
4. There is only a 90 day warranty on the converter. Then what?
5. Signal strength of digital is not as strong as analog so you may need to invest upwards of $100 for a new antenna.
6. Most converters do not have analog pass thru so once you switch you will not be able to get the stations still broadcasting in analog.
7. If you have a recording device you will not be able to use the preprogramming feature because it will not change the channel on your converter box.

There are probably a lot more problems I haven’t noticed yet. I think buying a new TV is a better answer than a converter box. I wish the feds had thought of this and allowed the use on either a converter box or a new TV.