Posted by Invid Fan on 12/26/62 11:29

In article <uub5l1po1df7fm7etj9muec183gmpp1agv@4ax.com>, Rich
<none@none.com> wrote:

> When comparing all the playback and recording formats,
> nothing seems to be as dramatic as going from an old
> "scan line plagued" analog tv to an HDTV with any format.
> The difference is really shocking. Analog sets shouldn't
> even be produced any more, they are an abomination.

When prices on HD sets come down so you can get a small one for under
$200, including the tuner, the need for Analog sets will vanish.
Advertisers want to reach poorer people too, so they have to be able to
afford new tvs so they can see comercials.

> However, should HDTV and digital sets have an analog
> tuner-convert in them since some programming is still
> being broadcast in analog form? How long should this be
> continued, having the analog tuner included?

So long as digital signals don't reach 100% of the country.

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Chris Mack "Refugee, total shit. That's how I've always seen us.
'Invid Fan' Not a help, you'll admit, to agreement between us."
-'Deal/No Deal', CHESS

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