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The biggest advertiser on the local tv station is itself, running ads promoting it's digital twin, where to buy sets or convertors, etc. I could live with a convertor I guess, but you would need one per set, right? I would then need to shell out for at least 3 (living room, bedroom, & a shared unit for the tv room). Of course, I am in no hurry to see NTSC die. I feel it should be allowed to go on open-ended. When the market will no longer support tv stations broadcasting analog they will just shut off that transmitter.
I cut off the cable a couple years back with no regrets. Though I have this room full of televisions I hardly watch anything. My wife has the tv on for most of the evening but I just find it annoying. More & more when I watch one of the old sets its just to watch a tape. (I need to pick up a second DVD player for the tv room)
This fall something will happen that might force us into a decision. The aforementioned tv station simulcasts in digital but also has a second station which is digital only. They have been promoting it nonstop (its a UPN affiliate) & recently they mentioned that 2 of my dear wife's favorite shows-Wheel of Fortune & Jeopardy-are moving from the crosstown competitor to this digital only station. Guess I'll find out how much she wants to watch those shows. Might have to buy the set-top box. Or I could invest in a good roof antenna so I can pick up the Baltimore/Washington stations.
I will own an HDTV someday-when I can get one for under $100. I have never paid over $100 for any tv in my life and that seems like a worthy goal to stick to!
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Bryan
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