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Re: The End of Analog TV


J Kelly (jkelly@*newsguy.com)
Mon, 02 May 2005 13:28:00 -0500

On Sat, 30 Apr 2005 07:17:17 -0700, Tim@Backhome.org wrote:

> Depends what the converter will cost. Anyone know the price?

Currently, the cheapest one I know of is at WalMart for $199. One of
the problems with these devices is licensing, Zenith has patents on
the 8VSB modulation schemeso anybody that wants to build a set top box
has to pay $$ to Zenith for every box they build.

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