Articles, links and info on the digital TV shift

Least ready areas

Least ready areas (June 11, 2009)



Links:

Consumer Reports rating converter boxes

The federal government's converter box coupon program

The FCC's DTV information site

The National Assn. of Broadcasters' DTV information site, which is a little more user friendly

Consumers Union offers links and a couple of videos about the transition

May 24, 2007

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High-tech TV upgrades will create low-tech trash

As new high-definition televisions fly off store shelves, millions of old sets soon could be flying into the trash.

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