Somehow, I don't believe Circuit City placed this sign as a public service. Most folks go into shock looking at the prices for TVs with ATSC tuners built in, but with a government mandated shutdown of analog looming, folks might feel pressured into buying the higher end sets. Hopefully they are explaining the built in tuner is not required. There are external devices that will work, but somehow I doubt that.
The biggest problem with the transition is the misinformation, and lack of information. The Time Warner system I subscribe to in SC has PBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, TNT, and DiscoveryHD in the clear. No cablecard, or STB needed IF your TV has a QAM tuner, or you purchase an external device that is QAM capable for an HD monitor. We don't have a CBS yet. It is always best to check with your provider as each system is different. Don't rely on posts from folks like Sam, who I am sure has good intentions, but his information is just wrong.
"Ah, HD DVD, our old friend - we thought we'd never see you again. But there was no mistaking it, here's the logo tucked away in Chinese manufacturer TCL's booth on a China Blue HD deck next to a similar Blu-ray player."
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Somehow, I don't believe Circuit City placed this sign as a public service. Most folks go into shock looking at the prices for TVs with ATSC tuners built in, but with a government mandated shutdown of analog looming, folks might feel pressured into buying the higher end sets. Hopefully they are explaining the built in tuner is not required. There are external devices that will work, but somehow I doubt that.
The biggest problem with the transition is the misinformation, and lack of information. The Time Warner system I subscribe to in SC has PBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, TNT, and DiscoveryHD in the clear. No cablecard, or STB needed IF your TV has a QAM tuner, or you purchase an external device that is QAM capable for an HD monitor. We don't have a CBS yet. It is always best to check with your provider as each system is different. Don't rely on posts from folks like Sam, who I am sure has good intentions, but his information is just wrong.