[dad911]

Originally Posted by mcuozzo

..... People can get $80 towards the purchase of either a converter box or a new TV. What do you think most people will do? Yup, buy a new TV.

Here's whats happening http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/digitaltv.html

I've seen coupons for converter boxes. How does anyone get $80 off of a new TV?

Frankly, IMHO this should have changed years ago. The broadcast quality of standard TV hasn't changed in 50 years.