Originally Posted by Barb (Post 682968)

If this has been discussed/explained somewhere else, please point me in the right direction, but in the words of the great Vinnie Barbarino, "I am SO confused!!"

For all who own/watch TV, Feb. 17 marks the change to digital. Now Comcast, our cable provider, one day says that we don't need to do a thing, that the change is automatic, and another day tells us that we need a convertor box.

That without it, we will lose PBS, and everything else (we have limited cable) except ABC, NBC, and CBS.

So we sent off for the $40 coupons, went to the store to pick up the convertors, and was told that cable will not work with the convertor.

Called Comcast, and they said we don't need the convertors at all...

Does anyone know, and can you explain it all in childlike terms?!

Originally Posted by Michael Phelps (Post 682970)

Do you have Comcast digital cable? Do you already have a box, or is your cable connected directly to your television?

Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 682969)

Comcast - you do not need the converter box.

Now, go get a cookie and don't spill your milk!


LOLOLOLOL!

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 682973)

If this is the definitive answer, I have 2 for sale...cheap...

Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 682977)

If you have Comcast Cable, you’re ready already for the Digital Transition.
If all your TVs are currently connected to Comcast, you don't have to worry about a thing. When February 17, 2009 rolls around, you can just sit back, relax and keep watching your favorite shows.

http://www.comcast.com/dtv/currentcustomer.html

Originally Posted by Esther (Post 682996)

My Mom is waiting for her coupon to come in to buy another box, because the first one quit working.

Let me know how cheap and you would have to mail it to La. But she may be interested.

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 683007)

This is the official response, but when you talk to those dudes on the phone, it's a different story.

One guy told us we would need the cable box, but not the converter...it's crazy.

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 682968)

If this has been discussed/explained somewhere else, please point me in the right direction, but in the words of the great Vinnie Barbarino, "I am SO confused!!"

For all who own/watch TV, Feb. 17 marks the change to digital. Now Comcast, our cable provider, one day says that we don't need to do a thing, that the change is automatic, and another day tells us that we need a converter box.

That without it, we will lose PBS, and everything else (we have limited cable) except ABC, NBC, and CBS.

So we sent off for the $40 coupons, went to the store to pick up the converters, and was told that cable will not work with the converter.

Called Comcast, and they said we don't need the converters at all...

Does anyone know, and can you explain it all in childlike terms?!

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 682968)

If this has been discussed/explained somewhere else, please point me in the right direction, but in the words of the great Vinnie Barbarino, "I am SO confused!!"

For all who own/watch TV, Feb. 17 marks the change to digital. Now Comcast, our cable provider, one day says that we don't need to do a thing, that the change is automatic, and another day tells us that we need a converter box.

That without it, we will lose PBS, and everything else (we have limited cable) except ABC, NBC, and CBS.

So we sent off for the $40 coupons, went to the store to pick up the converters, and was told that cable will not work with the converter.

Called Comcast, and they said we don't need the converters at all...

Does anyone know, and can you explain it all in childlike terms?!

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 682968)

If this has been discussed/explained somewhere else, please point me in the right direction, but in the words of the great Vinnie Barbarino, "I am SO confused!!"

For all who own/watch TV, Feb. 17 marks the change to digital. Now Comcast, our cable provider, one day says that we don't need to do a thing, that the change is automatic, and another day tells us that we need a converter box.

That without it, we will lose PBS, and everything else (we have limited cable) except ABC, NBC, and CBS.

So we sent off for the $40 coupons, went to the store to pick up the converters, and was told that cable will not work with the converter.

Called Comcast, and they said we don't need the converters at all...

Does anyone know, and can you explain it all in childlike terms?!

Originally Posted by Ferd (Post 683022)

Barb, if you get your TV via an Antina (over the air) then you need the converter box. if you have a wire comeing into your house from any company that you pay for TV, then you dont need the converter box.

Originally Posted by Praxeas (Post 683329)

Comcast was not telling you you need a convert. Someone on TV was telling those with analog antennas to get a converter box. You have cable and a cable ready TV so you don't need anything

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 683357)

Wrong, Prax...someone from Comcast was telling me to get a converter...more than one someone.

As a matter of fact, one little dude told me to get one from them, plus pay an activation fee.

Anyway, I thnk I have it figured out now, thanks.

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 682968)

If this has been discussed/explained somewhere else, please point me in the right direction, but in the words of the great Vinnie Barbarino, "I am SO confused!!"

For all who own/watch TV, Feb. 17 marks the change to digital. Now Comcast, our cable provider, one day says that we don't need to do a thing, that the change is automatic, and another day tells us that we need a converter box.

That without it, we will lose PBS, and everything else (we have limited cable) except ABC, NBC, and CBS.

So we sent off for the $40 coupons, went to the store to pick up the converters, and was told that cable will not work with the converter.

Called Comcast, and they said we don't need the converters at all...

Does anyone know, and can you explain it all in childlike terms?!

Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 682977)

If you have Comcast Cable, you’re ready already for the Digital Transition.
If all your TVs are currently connected to Comcast, you don't have to worry about a thing. When February 17, 2009 rolls around, you can just sit back, relax and keep watching your favorite shows.

http://www.comcast.com/dtv/currentcustomer.html

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 683357)

Wrong, Prax...someone from Comcast was telling me to get a converter...more than one someone.

As a matter of fact, one little dude told me to get one from them, plus pay an activation fee.

Anyway, I thnk I have it figured out now, thanks.