Less Than Two Months Until DTV 2009 And End Of The World Pundits Still Blabbing

For the past year almost every article I've read regarding the DTV transition slated for February 17, 2009 has been hugely negative. The latest, titled "In Move to Digital TV, Confusion Is in the Air", argues that the lead-up to the transition is going about as well as a Nascar crash. Research analysts believe that 35 million televisions without a digital converter box could be affected by DTV 2009--if you recall, over-the-air analog signals like those picked up by rabbit ears will be nixed. Consumer associations are also concerned that while 40 million converter box coupons have been requested, only 16 million have been redeemed. Far less than 35 million definitely, but I wonder how many people just decided to spring for a newer digital tuner-equipped set given the falling HDTV prices we've seen this year?

Whatever the case may be, Congress recently approved a plan to allow analog signals to remain for 30 extra days for the sole purpose of broadcasting educational messages to consumers. And many are worried about the political upheaval that will occur after the February 17 apocalyse. But is DTV 2009 really going that badly? It remains to be seen, but from an end-consumer standpoint I'm of the opinion that a mountain is being made out of a molehill.

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