Posted by Black Locust on 12/26/95 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.
> 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?
> -Rich

Analog tuners should always be included by default simply because
there's no telling when all the networks will switch to digital signals.
Likewise, HDTV should always remain compatible with older analog devices
like VCR's and Laserdisc players. Flexibility is imperative to customer
satisfaction. People are going to want sets that can handle all of their
needs.
--
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we.
They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people,
and neither do we." - George Dumbya Bush

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