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Old 12-26-2006, 10:07 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by Elspode
I believe that there is also some sort of proposed government program to provide digital receiver/converters to people who can't buy afford to buy one (yes, TV welfare).
That converter was part of the original plan. These converter boxes would only cost $100 or $200 and be available for both OTA and cable. Prices ended up higher. So high that it is almost worthwhile spending more on a new TV.
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