Zimmer Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 DTV Transition delayed. Two Words EPIC FAIL. :) What so the people who were already confused can get even more confused... Oh right so every one can have their TV working well February 17 they would know their TV doesn't work ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingleBerries Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 It only applies to people getting signals out to the air, ie rabbit ears. Most people I know use satellite and cable so this transition doesn't really to them. I still dont think one can justify buying a 500 dollar television just so they can continue to watch local news stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I still dont think one can justify buying a 500 dollar television just so they can continue to watch local news stations. You don't have to. You can buy a digital receiver for practically nothing (it'll cost the same as 2GB of DDR2 if not less). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swathe Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 We have had it in australia for quite a while. My set top box was like $50AU....peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullArray Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Most boxes cost about $50-$60 and the rebate coupons are $40..., so it's great for those who need it..., like my mother. Who cannot get sat nor cable. Instead of a delay, it would have been better to keep the channels open, but have them all broadcasting a message that says, "BRB CUNVRTING 2 DIJITUL, GO GET A TV OR BAUHX PLZ" for a few months. Then people won't be left in the dark when their TV suddenly transforms into white noise. The only thing they see is the message to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swathe Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 In Australia both digital and analogue signals are broadcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 This is a non-issue, and tbh delaying by a year or so will be nothing to worry about. Right now the economy is fubar so forcing people to go out and buy new TV's etc wouldn't be the best of plans. Once things stabilize a little then it can be pushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullArray Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 This is a non-issue, and tbh delaying by a year or so will be nothing to worry about. Right now the economy is fubar so forcing people to go out and buy new TV's etc wouldn't be the best of plans. Once things stabilize a little then it can be pushed. Which is sad because many think it'll last 3-4 years... I want my HDTV now..., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 If you think about it, in 4-5 years the internet and TV will have probally converged substantially (in that time period I've gone from downloading 320x240 mono stuff to 1080p 5.1 content, and the 1080p takes less time to download). And as people make the transition from watching TV to watching TV shows this will only act to further convergence. Television in its current form is dieing, the networks know this and anyone with bittorrent knows this (hence reality TV shows with live voting, your forcing people to watch channel x at y o'clock and thus, can sell the advertising slots for more, a drama or a cooking show can be time shifted too easily and its much harder to make a buck selling advert slots). The only real shit bit about this is that the air waves will be clogged up making sure Grandma Flo' can watch the evening news on a TV set that was made by Noah, and all that fancy high-speed networking stuff is on hold. So if you pissed about HDTV, just pirate stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimmer Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 But why extend it those airwaves could be used for technologies no even thought of. Also 50$ even this $^#^ economy should be affordable (if you can't should you really be watching TV)... Also those new inventions could bring more jobs to America and this delay is going to cost money (especially bad in this economy). Also those who already didn't by a converter box probably won't in June either (what delay it even more, it will cost bro casters more (YAY what we all need (sarcasm)). So give a reason why this is could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 The technology your talking about is not ready for production use yet, so a few months delay isn't going to be all that damaging to the economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingleBerries Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Hulu.com ftw(in the U.S.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonen Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Swathe when are they planning on discontinuing the analog signal in OZ? Last thing I recall was some time in 2009 (or maybe I am getting confused). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tactix Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 the uk should have all regions switched over by 2012 and last i heard australia have a date of 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swathe Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Yeah I was think 2012 but haven't really looked into it too far. We have a few years yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 This will all be over when the switch happens anyway, anyone who doesn't have a box will have little choice but to get one and in a few years this will all be forgotten. Ok, there'll be a few people moaning and complaining, and many will be confused or unsure what's actually going on, but at the end of the day you either switch or you stop watching TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomethingToChatWith Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Well here's an idea. Keep the date, continue to broadcast analog for two weeks, and show the messages only on analog... that should make it pretty crystal clear I think for those so reluctant to accept that this is the way it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bit Hunter Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I don't get it that US hadn't done it yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonen Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 LoL Finally something us Aussie can be proud about for being behind the 8 ball on tech. YAY an extra year of analog =P The only people that will be confused and refuse to upgrade would be the senior citizen population. I guess its hard to find money for a set top box when those flashing lights on pokie machines are soooo attractive. Like mosquitoes to a bug zapper or something along those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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