There’s a lot of buzz about the DTV transition. What there hasn’t been is a lot of cool looking products. Does everything have to be a box? Apparently not. RCA has flattened its new RCA Flat Multi-Directional Digital TV Antenna—like a pancake. The line is designed to tackle “multipath” problems caused by bouncing signals, as well as manage over-saturated signals from typical antenna amplifiers. “Our new line is the result… View this story
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Have you redeemed a DTV converter box coupon yet? No? Well, apparently you’re in the vast majority then. Less than 6 percent of consumers have redeemed the government-released coupons, according to the latest study from analyst DisplaySearch, “HDTV Consumer Sentiment Study,” which based results from a Fact Check survey by the NPD Group. The NPD Group had surveyed about 800 people, meaning there’s still a lot of coupon redeeming to… View this story
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For Sondie Reiff and Don Glickman and many more who love pop music, and pop culture, next February will mark the 50th anniversary of “The day the music died"….when a tragic airplane crash killed a number of top pop singers. For Sondie and Don, next February 17th, may be the day that TV dies. On that day the recently retired, but very active couple, may not have access to their… View this story
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It looks as though “DTV” is trying to edge out “green” as this year’s buzzword. Just one day after announcements from Best Buy and Circuit City about DTV initiatives, Dish Network says it’s dropping the TR-40 CRA price to a mere $40. If you do the math: A $40 converter box plus a $40 government coupon equals free goodies. As Crunch Gear points out, Dish even helps you score a… View this story
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Not to be outdone by Circuit City’s new helpline, Best Buy just announced a partnership that will put a “face” with DTV—the face of Facebook, that is. It’s not as fun as Scrabulous, but at least it doesn’t send karma, cupcakes, or any of the other items that always seem to be overflowing in my Facebook inbox. The idea behind the new application is to raise more awareness about February’s… View this story
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Still confused about the DTV transition? Circuit City wants to help. Don’t jump in the car and expect a tutorial. The company just started a toll-free hotline to handle consumer concerns. The contact center is available at: 888-280-9382. They will also be able to help out if you want to buy any government-approved digital TV converter boxes. I’m guessing they won’t be able to help with expired coupons, but they… View this story
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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has given its six-months-out checkup on the digital transition, and it’s saying that things are AOK with the DTV move. The analog switch off date is February 17, 2009, as a reminder to those who use over-the-air service for their television viewing. Last month, one study reported that 64 percent who do the free TV thing were ready for the transition. CEA president and CEO… View this story
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Could it be this easy? Could this be the first multi-faceted device that actually installed easily, delivered more than promised and is something I can rave about after ranting these last few weeks? Well, the Zenith converter box (along with an added attraction: a new fangled RCA flat panel indoor antenna) solved some problems and made it seem to me that the Digital Transition next February might not be so… View this story
Set Top Boxes • Digital TV Transition • Home Theater • Info and Answers

For those that rely on “free” TV, the clock is ticking. Everywhere you look, there’s (hopefully) info to help you through the DTV transition. Apparently, some are already ready for the switch. According to a recent survey by the National Association of Broadcasters, 64 percent of those using over-the-air TV are ready for the February 17, 2009 switch date. Of those that hadn’t made a move, 35 percent planned to… View this story
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Those of you with a converter box coupon burning a whole in your pocket (or on the brink of expiration), may want to blow that thing on Zenith’s new DTT901. This new digital TV converter box includes analog pass-through, which will allow viewers to pick up low-power TV stations. “The CBA is pleased that Zenith digital-to-analog converter boxes are now offered exclusively with the important analog pass-through feature,” said Greg… View this story
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