Comments on: Campaign to educate public on digital TV switch

Coalition from TV, consumer electronics and civil rights spheres aims to prepare Americans for death of analog in 2009.

[jchandler15]

Surely more people should know about this

You would think that the companies would have done a better job at informing these people. Because they may not realize it but not everyone is into technology!!!

Josh Chandler
www.techoriphic.com

[DaClyde]

How long have VCR's had digital tuners?

If it's been awhile, then anyone could go to a local pawn shop, Goodwill or Salvation Army and pick one up for $20. Why is this a big deal? I'm sure there are enough second hand VCRs to cover ALL the "low income" households that might be affected.

And why even involve the end consumer in the rebate/voucher issue? why not just work that out with the retailers as an instant rebate?

[ralfthedog]

Do they still make VCRs?

I think I remember reading about them in history class.

The reason for the vouchers is that they want to limit the number of vouchers per person (or family). No one wants a few people to get all of the low cost boxes.

The problem I have is that many of the low income and older people will be the ones who will not know how to hook the converters up.