Digital Television

Digital Television On November 1, 1998 computer companies, television makers, broadcasters, and program suppliers have made a transition from analog to digital television. When the FCC passed a law forcing the networks to change from an analog broadcast to a digital broadcast, all the above mentioned industries have been scrambling to get a jump on their competition. The picture and sound qualities of digital TV broadcasts are the best on Earth. However, at this moment cost remains …

…of DTV. Until the prices of DTV compete with analog sets, the inception of DTV will depend on the broadcasters’ ability to air programs that will ensure that the extra money spent on the DTV set’s resolution is worthwhile. Bibliography 1. Booth, Stephen A. “Digital TV Turns On.” Popular Science November 1998: 76-82. 2. Comer, James P. “Digital TV Advantages.” Popular Electronics December 1997: 32- 34. 3. Gross, Neil. “Sony Electronics Boss Talks About Digital TV.” Business Week 11 April 1997 23-25.