Okay...explain this to me like I'm a 2 yr. old

[Barb]

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?!

[rgcraig]

Comcast - you do not need the converter box.

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


LOLOLOLOL!

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by Barb

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?!

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

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

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

Direct connect...

[Barb]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Comcast - you do not need the converter box.

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


LOLOLOLOL!

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

[rgcraig]

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

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Barb

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

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.

[KWSS1976]

You have to have a digital box for cable your satallite providers are all digital cause the recievers you get for the satallite are digital plus I love my dish network DVR it is awsome

[Barb]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

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

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.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Esther

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.

I'll let you know, Esther...thanks...