Wal-Mart Now Carrying Digital TV Converters
Magnavox box is now available.
By Swanni
The retailer is carrying the Magnavox-brand converter and plans to add a second brand converter in the future.
At $49.87, the Magnavox converter would cost just $9.87 with a coupon from the federal government. The feds next week will start issuing $40 converter coupons for consumers who have requested them.
"Due to our many locations, we expect the majority of customers will come to us for making their digital transition plan, both for convenience and price," said Gary Severson, senior vice president of home entertainment for Wal-Mart. "We've prepared for many months to ensure the coupon process will go smoothly, and will work with suppliers to continue to have available, affordable options in our stores for all customers."
The Digital TV converter box will allow old analog TVs to display new digital signals when the nation switches to Digital TV on February 17, 2009.
On that date, all local broadcasters must switch their analog signals to digital which means viewers will need a Digital TV, a digital converter box or a pay TV subscription to watch television.
Other retailers are expected to carry the digital converters when the government begins mailing out the coupons.
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