The Aussie media has become concerned that all televisions
and set-top boxes will be out of date when digital telly is introduced in
May.
Leaked documents reveal the Federal Government is aware new digital
TV technology could to make all existing TVs and set-top boxes out of
date. Documents obtained by the
Herald
Sun reveal
that digital broadcaster Freeview is asking manufacturers to build into TVs
and set-top boxes new technology that looks ahead to the new digital TV
system.
While existing TVs and boxes will continue to work, they do not
have the parts that will receive programs from the next generation
digital television system. This means they would need a new set-top
box if the government approves the new system.