The one-year-anniversary of the switch to digital television came and went on June 12, 2010. That was the date decided on last year for mandatory analog cutoff, after millions of viewers failed to prepare by the original date of February 17, 2009. In the time before the transition, the government passed out $40 coupons to…
TiVo Premiere: the next box you need to make your digital dreams come true
If you’ve already purchased a digital television converter or digital TV, RCN has your next purchase all ready. The internet and digital TV provider has partnered with TiVo to launch the TiVo Premiere, an all-in-one box that replaces a regular cable box, a DVR, and much more. The product is launched in Boston, Massachusetts and…
Forget digital. What about 3D?
The digital revolution is old news by now, with most people having either purchased a digital converter box or made the leap and upgraded to an actual digital set. The newest technology to attract viewers is 3D television—a technology which actually isn’t very new at all, but dates back to the creation of stereoscopic images…
DTV converter boxes to fit any budget
Although most converter boxes will run a little more expensive now than they would have with the government coupon, you can still find great deals. Some of the best-reviewed boxes can be got for little more than a mid-quality DVD player. The RCA DTA800B1 ($78 from novatechgadgets) was one of CNET’s favorites during the original…
DIRECTV provides high-quality digital services
DIRECTV has been providing quality satellite television services since 1994, meaning they have a long history of satisfied customers. If you’re not already one of them, now is one of the best times to get started, with packages starting at $29.99 a month. Selected packages also come with free HD DVR and receivers, so you…
