Gizmodo: digital television

Does Your TV Still Work?

Sean Fallon — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT

In case you have been oblivious to the endless warnings and apocalyptic terror of those who fear they will live in a world without television, the DTV transition is happening today. So I have to ask, does your TV still work?

If you or someone you know was unprepared for the switch, HDGuru has put together a list of last minute tips that can help get the TV back up and running.

Poll results: Do You Have a Surround Sound Setup?

•Yes, I have a home theater in a box setup. 29%
•Yes, I have a full system that I pieced together with separate components. 47%
•Sort of. I have a virtual surround system with no rear speakers. 4%
•Yes, I bought a full system, but did not hook up the rear speakers. 3%
•No, I do not have a surround sound system. 16%

[Image via Getty Images]

Reminder: DTV Transition Is Today, June 12th

Dan Nosowitz — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:00:00 EDT

The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser.Hey, Grandma, ready for the transition to the digiterized picture-box? We certainly hope so: Today, June 12th, we'll all be moving over to digital television and discarding the rabbit ears forever. Well, the few of us who need to, anyway.

It's been a long road, paved with delays, misunderstandings, and altercations with the rare Hawaiian dark-rumped petrel. We'd love to hear your experiences: Has anybody actually tried it out? Good experiences? Bad? Let us know in the comments. [DTV]

The Price is Right Will Lose 3.5M Viewers Come DTV Switch

Andi Wang — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:00:00 EDT

Out of the 300 million Americans in the United states, 3.5 million are still not ready for the DTV switch come June 12. Is that 3.5 million people or households? Either way, 3.5 million is quite a lot, considering my non-english speaking nanny is already all over her digital converter. Get with it, people. [Switched]

The Digital Transition is Proceeding Exactly According to Plan

Mark Wilson — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:45:00 EST

Everything is fine. Just fine. [Reuters via digg and Getty Images]

Elgato Shrinks EyeTV Digital TV Dongle, Now MacBook Air-Friendly

Kit Eaton — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:46:00 EDT

Elgato has shrunk the tech in their Mac-friendly USB TV tuner dongles so that the latest EyeTV DTT Deluxe is much smaller. And as a result, it's now compatible with the MacBook Air's low ground-clearance. It's got a digital tuner inside that can do full HD, so it's just for those of you who can get DVB-T or Freeview, and apparently packs better image-processing for a less noisy picture. It also leaves the mini-DVI slot unblocked on an Air, and comes with a choice of aerials to suit the signal strength in your area. Available now for $125 in Europe. [Register Hardware]

Study: More than Half of U.S. Households Own a Digital Television

Sean Fallon — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:20:34 EST

According to research released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), more than half of U.S. households now own a digital television.They are also forecasting 32 million new units shipped in 2008 —79% of which will be HDTV. Remember to get yours before Feb. 19th 2009 when the U.S. goes all digital. [Press Release]

DoCoMo Digital Broadcast Phone - Now With Sears Walkie Talkie Antenna

johnb — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:53:54 EDT

This is where the line begins to blur between televisions and cellphones. This device from DoCoMo is full of features, everything from digital broadcasts to old school analog TV. I mean, look at that antenna, how can you not love it? I know how: battery life. The P901iTV handset, made by Panasonic, can handle only about 2.5 hours of continuous ~~porn~~ television viewing digitally, and even less with analog. The twist-style handset comes with a 2.5-inch, wide-view main LCD screen plus a sub-display, antenna-embedded earphone for enhanced TV reception, and 2.2-megapixel camera. DoCoMo's Osaifu-Keitai mobile wallet is part of the package as well, enabling the phone to be used as electronic money. Don't expect it here. Ever.

DoCoMo Announces Japan's First Digital Broadcast Cellphone [Wireless Watch]