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What’s the deal with all TV being digital in 2009? Do I need a new TV?

This issue is not nearly as complicated as it is made out to be. If you receive your TV signal through a cable or satellite box you will not need to take any action. However, if you still receive your stations via an antenna or "rabbit ears," you will need to purchase a converter or a newer TV. DeGeeked recommmends making the jump to a new TV rather than dropping money on a convertor if you can. *Update the DTV transition has been delayed until June, though many stations have decided to make the switch now anyway. Check out DTV.gov for more news and information.

Perhaps the biggest misconception is that this transition is related to HDTV, when in fact the two are unrelated. That said, if you purchase a new HDTV, it will not need a converter. Here are a few very affordable sets that DeGeeked recommends:

• Samsung 26-inch LCD HDTV
• Sony Bravia 32-inch LCD HDTV
  
• Panasonic 42-inch Plasma HDTV
  

To find out more check out the official government site for informative FAQs on the topic.