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AVerMedia Technologies, a provider of digital multimedia and presentation technology announced the release of the AVerTV Bravo Hybrid PCI-E, the PCI Express TV tuner with HDTV, analog TV and FM Radio reception … Read the full story at TMCnet
QUAD CITIES — Digital-to-analog converter boxes are making their way onto store shelves around the Quad Cities this week, and local retailers say they’re fielding countless questions from customers about whether they need one and how they work. Once February 17, 2009 rolls around, local broadcasters will stop their analog over-the-air transmissions and broadcast only … Read more
If you haven’t heard the term ‘converter box’ yet, don’t worry– you will. With the clock slowly ticking down to the mandated analog-to-digital conversion date of February 17, 2009, ‘converter boxes’ will be featured on television ads, newspaper circulars and front-and-center in electronics stores. So– what are they? Digital converter boxes take a digital television … Read more
Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and John Dingell (D-Mich.) have asked the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) to allow consumers to reapply for DTV-to-analog coupons if they fail to redeem them before the 90-day expiration date. NTIA is handing out up to two coupons per household, each worth $40 toward the boxes, which will allow … Read more
The electronic retailer said it was ready for the digital television transition, stocking converter boxes that would be compatible with the US government’s rebate program. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) offers $40 towards the purchase price of $59.99. It is only required for those who recieve over-the-air programming: those with cable of satellite … Read more