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Originally Posted by ASU2003
It just seems like this coupon program is a scam. People are buying these boxes with the coupons now, but will sell them in a few months when the coupon program isn't around. I don't underestimate the cheapness of Americans.
I want them to switch because it will be one step closer to having more TV shows broadcasting in HD. TV stations can put money into better camera and equipment instead of running an outdated technology that doesn't work as nearly as well as digital.
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You're right, the coupon program is a scam. If you can find a retailer with a converter box, there's no way that the $40 coupon will cover the cost. The online system for validating the coupons doesn't work. It's purposeful incompetence.
My understanding is that digital signals are all-or-nothing. Considering that most of the channels I watch are fuzzy or require antenna/gain tweaking that means that my reception will probably be vastly inferior, a complete downgrade. That is of course providing that I'm able to actually get my hands on a converter box.