Many of us techno peeps have already accepted that HD is the next best thing. However, we all approach it a little differently, whether we are purchasing a nice big HDTV or buying into a format that may become obsolete(see Blu-Ray vs HD DVDs). Despite your grievances, America is heading to an unconditional acceptance to HD...in every home. Why, because the FCC say so, and like God creating the Day, it will be done on February 17, 2009.

So, who gives the FCC the power to make such choices, well President Bush...of course. In February of 2006 Bush signed into law the "Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005". There are aspects of the law that require this shut down, unconditionally. So, such a powerful move has roots in political motivation, why aren't you surprised?

Now the question, how much longer will you put off purchasing an HDTV or HD Tuner? Because no matter what the end is Nie  for standard definition broadcasts. But for clarification, this only applies to people receiving channels via airwaves, cable customers need not apply, your set-top cable box will still work just fine. Everyone else will either need to purchase a new HD Tuner equipped HDTV or purchase an add-on HD Tuner. Currently there is an organization that insists watching television is a God given right, so they are working on a system that will administer $40 coupons to anyone that needs a HD Tuner(generally the tuner is in the $60-$70 range).

Merry Christmas HD enthusiasts and non enthusiasts! If you are looking for more boring details than I've provided here please check out the Wikipedia Page on High-Definition Broadcasts.