On February 17, 2009, Americans will enter the age of digital television — ready or not.
On that date, all full-power broadcast television stations will begin broadcasting only in digital, improving sound and picture quality as well as allowing for stations to offer multiple programming choices, called multicasting.
The government-mandated change will free up needed frequencies for public safety and new wireless communication offerings.
What’s the difference between analog and digital?
Since television was invented, stations have broadcast analog signals, or continuously varying radio waves. The familiar “snow” or ghosting of images is one problem with this way of sending broadcast signals. Another issue is the limited bandwidth for an ever increasing number of television channels.
After the transition, broadcasts will be sent only via digital signals, which use a series of zeroes and ones to transmit data just as a computer does. The result is clearer, more reliable picture and sound as well as the opportunity for more programming options and interactive features.
Because of how a digital signal transmits information, it has more room for additional data. So now television stations that once broadcast on one channel, such as channel 3, can now broadcast on several segments of that channel, for example: 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4. Each channel could offer specialized programming for a particular audience.
HDTV is the highest level of digital television quality, but it is not the only one. SDTV, or standard definition television format, is the quality at which basic digital broadcasts will be provided. SDTV offers an enhancement over traditional analog broadcasts, but it is not as sharp as HDTV.
What do I need to do to be ready?
If you have an analog input television and currently receive your television service through cable or satellite, you will continue to receive your current stations without needing to purchase additional equipment. However, to receive the full, original quality digital signal, you may need to upgrade your set or get special equipment from your service provider. Simply check with your cable or satellite company for more details.
Note that if your service goes out due to weather or other circumstances, you will no longer be able to receive traditional television channels without a digital tuner or digital-to-analog converter box.
If you have an analog input television and receive your signal via an outside antenna or “rabbit ears,” then you will need to purchase a digital-to-analog converter box to be able to continue watch television. Your set will continue to work as before with gaming consoles, DVD players, VCRs and other similar systems.
The new converter boxes are expected to be available in early 2008 and run between $50 and $70. From January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009, all U.S. households are eligible for a government coupon program to offset $40 of the cost for up to two boxes per household. A list of eligible boxes is available from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which manages the program.
Aside from buying a converter box or signing up for a cable or satellite service, you could also choose to buy a new digital-input ready television. After May 2007, all new televisions must be ready for receiving digital signals or be clearly marked that additional equipment will be needed.
These next generation television sets are the best way to experience all that digital television has to offer.
By: Digital Landing
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Online TV – View Streaming Online TV Channels on Your Pc
September 28th, 2009Online TV:
Online TV refers to a television service offered online to enable you view and watch streaming online TV channels on your computer via broadband internet connection. To watch or view television on PC or Laptop will never be easier, once you are a member; you will get instant access to more than 12000+ live online television channels with streaming films, news TV, Kids TV, sports, music, weather, lifestyle, TV shows and free movie TV downloads, you will be able to watch thousands of channels and movies within seconds of becoming a member at NO monthly charges,To Register Now. Click Here
Broadband Online TV Features:
- Get 12000+ live TV, recorded TV, and VOD (Video on demand) channels.
- Get thousands of radio + music stations at no extra charge.
- Access to full movie channels.
- Watch LIVE! Popular sporting events from all over the world.
- Detailed instructions how to setup your PC or Laptop.
- As a member get the latest updates, added channels at no extra cost, hdtv.
- Use the special direct connect TV channels; login to member’s area and watch TV.
- Search programming by genre, country or by viewing format.
- Free technical support.
- Get over a hundred dollars worth of bonuses as a member.
Online TV Entertainment:
In terms of entertainment, online TV offers television channels from all over the world in many different languages.
A few of these countries are:
Albania – Top Channe, Albania – Voa News, Algeria – ENTV, Andorra – ATV, Andorra – TVA1, Antigua and Barbuda – ABS, Argentina – Canal 2, Argentina – Canal 4, Aruba – Bo Canal 24, Australia – ABC Comedy Kitchen, Australia – ABC Kids, Australia – ABC Media Watch, Australia – ABC Rage, Australia – ABC Sports, Australia – ACC, Australia – AFL (Australian Football League), Australia – Bigpond, Azerbaijan – AZTV, Azerbaijan – GunAz TV, Azerbaijan – Ictimai TV, Bahrain – Discover Islam TV, Belarus – Belarus TV, Belarus – First National, Belgium – West op Zondag, Belgium – WTM, Belize – 7 News, Belize – Channel 5, Benin – LC2, Bolivia – Full Television Canal 39, Bolivia – Gigavision, Bolivia – Megavision Canal 18, Bolivia – Redadvenir, Bosnia&Herz – BHTV, Bosnia&Herz – NTV Hayat, Bosnia&Herz – VOA Bosnia, Brazil – ALCE, Brazil – AllTV, Brazil – Arca, Brazil – TV Terra, Brazil – TVE, Brunei Daris. – RTB, Bulgaria – BTK international, Bulgaria – BTK national, Canada – Argent, Canada – Canal Savoir, Canada – CBC Calgary, Canada – CBC Edmonton, Canada – CBC Igalaaq, Chile – Canal 13, Chile – Canal 13 Cable, Chile – CDtv, China – SZTV, China – XATV-2, China – XIN TV, Colombia – Canal 41 ABN, Colombia – Canal Cuatro, Colombia – CMB, Colombia – Nova Television, Cote D’ivoire – TV2 Cinema, Croatia – HTV 1, Croatia – HTV Sat, Croatia – OTV, Croatia – Smart TV, Cuba – Cubavision
Cuba – TV Cubana, France – TLM, France – TMC Monaco, France – TV 5 Monde
Germany – WWTV, Germany – XEN.ON, Germany – ZDF, Ghana – Ghana TV, Greece – Astra TV, Greece – ERT Sat, Haiti – Bamboch TV, Honduras – Canal 6, Honduras – Maya TV, Hungary – ATV, Hungary – Duna II Autonomia, India – Sudarshan TV, India – Zee Smile, India – Zee TV, Italy – TVA, Italy – TVR Teleitalia, Italy – Videolina, Japan – Channel J, Japan -Beach TV, Japan – FNN, Japan – IIV Channel
Japan – Impress TV, Mexico – Universidad Canal 1, Mexico – VideoRola, Mexico – XEJTV, Mongolia – TV 9, Mozambique – TV Mana, Nepal – Nepal 1 TV, Netherlands – 101 TV, Netherlands – 2e Kamer, Nigeria – Emmanuel TV, Nigeria – Loveworld, U.S.A – WVIT, U.S.A – WVUE, U.S.A – WVVH, U.S.A – Wildlife Channel, U.S.A – Young Turks, U.S.A – Yuma 77, Ukraine – 24 TV, Ukraine – UTR….and more
A few of the Online TV Entertainment Categories available:
Animal Channels, Documentaries, Anime TV, Family, Worldwide, Live Radio, Rugby, Music Videos, Fashion, Video on Demand, News & Weather, Business, Finance, Cartoon TV, Classic Films, Full movies, WebTV, Live shows, Soccer , Live Sports!, Cultural TV , Talk Shows, Sci Fi TV, Comedy TV , Sports News, Kids TV, Shopping, Auto Racing, Vacation &Tourist….and more
Advantages of Online Tv:
- You can watch Tv when traveling or on vacation.
- When you do not have access to satellite/cable in your area.
- You will view some great programming your current TV provider does not offer.
- You will watch channels from all over the world in many different languages.
- It’s a good alternative to your satellite or cable television service
- You save money from the high costs of satellite/cable television service.
Free Members Bonuses:
- Unlimited movie downloads
- DVD/CD burning software
- Video/DVD to ipod converter
- Web look TV
- Free internet security software
COMPUTER/ PC REQUIREMENTS:
At least 64M system memory — 128M system memory is recommended.
At least 10M hard disk space.
OPERATING SYSTEM:
Windows XP (Professional or Home edition), Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows95, Windows98, or Vista Home or Professional Platforms. MAC users will need to have a current OS X version with .exe download abilities.
INTERNET CONNECTION:
Use Online TV on a broadband cable/DSL connection with 128K minimum speed for optimum performance. However, this will work on a 56k dial up as well. You will just need to wait longer for the TV channels to buffer (download).
You can use Online TV service on as many as six computers with one membership, provide everyone in your household with this service, or install at your work or business. You will be allowed to download and view on up to six computers or laptops with one membership.
NOTE: IN FEBRUARY 2009 YOU WILL NEED TO SWITCH FROM ANALOG TO DIGITAL TV….
You will have three primary choices:
1. Contact your local cable company to purchase a converter box and service.
2. Purchase a satellite TV service.
3. Purchase an Internet TV service such as Online TV at a ONE-TIME price and get more channels than the others. Depending on your computer set up it is possible to transfer the Online TV signal from your computer to your TV set.
Online TV will be uninterrupted by the transfer. As a matter of fact Online TV is expecting more TV stations once the transfer takes place in February 2009. No need to wait. Click here to Register – Online TV.
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