Why is the Government making everyone buy digital converter boxes?
The government is now making all the channels HD (High Definition) so anyone who doesnt own an HD TV Will need one on FEB.17.2009 in order to watch TV. So the government is giving away $40 coupons to buy the converter boxes. Why are they doing this?
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Consumer Electronics > TiVO & DVRs
They are converting to digital because the government sells those spots,
with digital they can squeeze more spots in, which means more money.
Duh.
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