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The digital television transition is coming this February.  While I’m sure that every Gadgetell reader is ready for the change, San Diego is testing its residents tomorrow.  At 6:58 PM on January 22, 2009, all the major broadcast networks (including the local CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox affiliates) will drop… Continue Reading »

When people think of an antenna, they usually picture the old-fashioned “rabbit ears” that used to adorn the top of television sets.  However, the new antennas that are being released by Audiovox have a completely different look and capabilities.  These new antennas, released through the RCA and TERK divisions will… Continue Reading »

The transition to digital television is still set to take place on February 18th, 2008 with the last analog broadcasts airing on February 17.  At that time, televisions without digital tuners will not be able to receive television over the air.  The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) does not want the… Continue Reading »

After reading that television sales were going to be huge this holiday season, DisplaySearch has made an astonishing prediction.  DisplaySearch predicts that TV sales will drop by 4% in 2009.  This figure is a decline in all television sales, LCD sales are predicted to increase by 2%.  Call me crazy,… Continue Reading »

After a bit of a delay, Dish Network has confirmed that they will be releasing the DTVPal DVR mid-December.  However, you can pre-order it starting next week.  Originally introduced as the EchoStar TR-50 when it was shown at the Consumer Electronics Show the beginning of the year, the slightly modified… Continue Reading »

This Tuesday, October 28th, NYC is cutting out analog television for three minutes.  They aren’t pulling any punches; analog signals will go dark between 5:58PM and 6:01PM right in time to mess up most news programs. If you aren’t aware, on February 19, 2009, all television broadcasts in the U.S.… Continue Reading »

The much-hyped mandatory transition from analog to digital TV in the United States has begun in Wilmington, NC.  For those who don’t know, by law, all TV stations that broadcast over the air using analog signals must begin broadcasting exclusively in the new digital format by February 17.  Most U.S.… Continue Reading »

According to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), over 50 percent (approximately 57 million) of American households now own a digital TV. Figures are based on market and research data from the manufacturers of television and consumer electronics that compose the association as well as consumer research. Revenue for digital TV… Continue Reading »