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Special series: Going digital in 2009

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KATU Problem Solver Shellie Bailey-Shah put together this special series to help you understand the 2009 digital transition - everything from what you need to know about the switch to where you can recycle an old TV.

Story Published: Feb 9, 2008 at 12:16 PM PDT

Story Updated: Feb 15, 2008 at 8:10 PM PDT

	The Basics - What You Need To Know Starting in February of next year, all broadcast stations, including KATU, will stop airing an analog signal to you at home. So what does that mean for you?
	Comparing the Technology You don't have to buy a new TV for the digital switch in 2009, but if you are in the market, how do you decide between LCDs, DLPs or plasmas?
	Where and When To Buy Right now is a good time to buy a new TV. Prices have dropped considerably in the last two years and most analysts don't see them coming down much more.
	Getting Bad Information Can Cost You When it comes to the digital switch in 2009, do the people who sell TVs and other new video equipment actually know what they're talking about?
	Recycling Your Old TV With the digital switch, many people may decide to go out and buy a new TV but what do you do with your old one if you don't plan on giving it away?