I am in the process of PURCHASING a LCD HDTV by Sharp, they say the tuner type is NTSC, ATSC, and QAM will I be able to pick up the digital BROADCASTS after 2009 ?? or will I have to get a box from my cable provider ?? don't hold me to this but, if you are purchasing a new HDTV it should come with everything needed inside if it has the tuner*OK, THANKS !! THAT MAKES ME FEEL A LOT BETTER, SINCE I HAVE ALREADY PLACED THE ORDER !! Everything that I've read and understand says Hoventops is correct. All digital or HDTVs you purchase today will have the required tuner in the TV that allows it receive the signal properly now and in 2009. If by some chance you've purchased one of the earlier manufactured digital TVs it will actually state on the box that it does not have a digital tuner and that one will need to be purchased. I knew they were going to switch over but didn't know it was going to be so soon. I bet alot of people don't even know the date is so close. The old analog tv's last forever, its going to be tough on some people.Well was going to be earlier but has been delayed. However, I think this is a pretty set date and will not be delayed again. It is fast approaching and I believe you're correct Robert that most people are not even aware of it, which is why I thought it would be a good monthly poll. Let's just blame SONY for everything..I do i think you and i will get along well. as long as you appreciate playstations (different area of production).Hmmm...... I dont like ps1...

But PS2 PSIII are very good !! ps3 can kiss my *** Looks like Analog TV cable viewers may get some more time. According to this article cable providers must provide an analog signal until 2012.i don't need a "whatever kind of tv" since i used my monitor to play ps2.
Actually don't have time for it PS3 PS3 PS3