Cable Service Provider Comcast Offers “Get Ready” Plan For DTV Transition
In the light of recent consumers concern over the upcoming required Digital Conversion, Comcast has come up with new incentives under their “Get Ready” plan. Comcast is offering their services to help customers ease thru the transition. Thru this plan they are proposing that consumers do not have to worry about the hassle of switching over from analog to digital and the upcoming February 2009 deadline. Instead they are asking consumers to consider an alternative to buying new converter boxes.
Comcast is ready to give free basic cable service to new customers for a year who subscribe to their internet or phone service, as well. If customers decide not to add either the internet or phone package to their service, they will only pay $10 a month for basic cable for a year. You may call 1-800-Comcast to order any of their services. However it is advisable to remind them of this offer when calling. In addition to offering cable services instead of converter boxes, consumers can check out their website; http://www.comcast.com/dtvsite/index.html for a personalized action plan.
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Small Television Buyers guide (20″-29″) for May
Sony Bravia 26-inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV
Anyone looking to purchase a television that’s future proof should be pretty safe with this pick, it’s release date was less than a year ago, and it comes equipped with a digital converter, ready for digital and high definition programming. The S Series is the latest offering from the Sony BRAVIA line of high-performance and sleek styling LCD TVs. The whole TV set weighs less than 30 pounds!
This 26″ LCD panel features the latest in Sony’s unique S-PVA technology, which delivers vivid and accurate colors along with wide viewing angles and a blazing 8ms response time. Features such as PC input allow the user to connect a PC for viewing content in a 16:9 high resolution environment. And with integrated HDTV capabilities, you can enjoy digital programming with enhanced audio and video reproduction.
HDMI Connection(s) - 1 Rear (with L/R RCA audio connections) / PC Input(s) - 1 Rear (with D-sub 15 and L/R stereo mini plug connection) / Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) - 2 (2 rear) / S-Video Input(s) - 2 (1 side/1 rear) rear with Auto S-Video Input Detection / Composite Video Input(s) - 3 (1 side/2 rear) / RF Connection Input(s) - 1 Rear / Audio In - 5 (1 side/4 rear) / Audio Out (Variable/Fixed) - 1 Rear / Digital Audio Output(s) - 1 Rear / Headphone Output(s) - 1 Side Wide Screen Mode allows you to watch 4 - 3 normal broadcasts in 16 - 9 widescreen Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) ? 25 29/32 x 20 5/16 x 8 5/8 (658 x 516 x 219 mm) including pedestal; 25 29/32 x 18 1/2 x 3 23/32 (658 x 470 x 94 mm) including pedestal / Unit Weight 28.7 lbs. (13 kg) including pedestal; 25.25 lbs. (11 kg) without pedestal
Samsung 22-inch 720p flat panel LCD HDTV Black
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This slim HDTV has built-in tuners for both digital and analog over-the-air broadcasts (antenna required). These tuners ensure that you’ll continue to get a clean, vibrant picture well beyond the current transition and after the switchover to digital is completed in 2009. And if you’re a cable TV subscriber, you can take advantage of the LN22A450’s built-in “QAM” digital cable tuner to watch unscrambled channels without using a separate set-top box.
VIDEO
720p resolution
3000:1 contrast ratio
Built in digital tuner
AUDIO
Sound leveler (keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing)
Hidden bottom speakers
SRS TruSurround XT
CONNECTIONS
1 HDMI
1 Component
1 Composite
1 S-Video
1 RF
1 PC
Toshiba 26-inch LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD
This 23″ Toshiba LCD HDTV features a built-in DivX-Home-Theater-Certified DVD player and both ATSC/NTSC & QAM Digital Television Tuners for viewing Analog, Digital, and High Definition Programming.
Main Features
Built-In Slot Loading DVD player with internal up-converting
PixelPure® 3G 14-Bit Internal Digital Video Processing
DynaLight™ Dynamic Back Light Control
ATSC/NTSC & QAM Digital Television Tuners
Panel Resolution: 1366 x 768
TheaterWide® Modes 6 (inc. Native Mode)
Color Temperature Control
Native Mode™
Auto Aspect Detection
Dynamic Contrast (4-Mode)
Static Gamma
Blue & Green Drive Adjustment
DNR for all inputs (except PC)
4:3 HD Mode
Deals: Tops Sellers this week (Television Sets)
The top 3 sellers this week are Samsung TV’s in sizes 40″, 46″, and 52″. The 550 Series is a perfect way to step up to Full HD 1080p resolution. A fast 5 ms response rate produces smooth-motion scenes for sports and action movies, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 makes for deep blacks and crisp lines. Superb connectivity and networking with a USB port and 3 HDMI 1.3 ports with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) means these HDTVs play well with all of your other electronics. Easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through the side-mounted USB 2.0, turn your LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect your MP3 player for a dynamic audio experience.
Deals: Retailers lowering prices on DTV/HDTV’s
For anyone thinking about upgrading their TV, Amazon has knocked $400.00 off of Samsung’s 40″ LN-T4061F LCD. It delivers the full brilliance of HDTV with décor-enhancing style and industry-leading value. Some notable Specs of interest:
1080p resolution
16-bit processing
10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
Three HDMI ports, USB 2.0 and full connectivity lets you add DVDs, camcorders, PCs and a range of other digital devices; HDMI-CEC capability lets you control some other devices with one remote.
Also this week, a full HDTV resolution (1080P) in a 52-inch flat-panel LCD, Samsung’s 2007 model LNT5265F is a good choice. The unit 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for rich blacks and subltle tecture display, an 8ms response time panel for smooth motion, hidden side speakers, an NTSC (Digital) tuner, and 3 HDMI ports.
Weekly Deal Watch: DTV (and HDTV) Antenna’s
A lot of viewers of TVConversionhelp.com have asked whether or not an indoor or outdoor antenna is appropriate for receiving DTV and HDTV signals. Digital TV is certainly more “picky” about signal quality than the older analog signals. So, if your existing analog service requires that you use an indoor/bunny ears or an outdoor antenna pole type of connection, you may want to consider upgrading.
This week’s product recommendation consists of two different products. An indoor Antenna (Manufactured by Terk) for most City DTV/HDTV Viewers, and an outdoor antenna (Manufactured by Antennas Direct) for some city and rural DTV/HDTV viewers. The outdoor Antenna is actually a dual function indoor/outdoor due to its small size, wich can be easily mounted in an attic or on hidden behind a TV stand.
