Show Me The Money

Change is inevitable no matter what. In any facet of life there will be changes that you don't like, and there will be changes that you approve of. Sometimes there will be those changes that you're hesitant to go along with, but once you get your feet wet, you find that life is just better.

Personally, the conversion of television from analog to digital hasn't been as big of a deal to me as some of the population in this fine nation we live in. However, it hasn't been that big of a deal for me because I love changes in technology. True, it might take me awhile to figure out how to best use a new technology, but I eventually get my feet wet and fall in love with trendy new advancements. I believe that this advancement to a new type of technology, as it pertains to digital television, has many people confused and overwhelmed because they're not really the type of folks that like change too much, especially when it come to technology.

Television is a staple in our society. It is where we get our news, our gossip, our entertainment, and even for some people, where we buy our products. Almost everyone in the U.S. now has a television in their household, and for good reasons. When it comes to changing this staple, for any reason at all, a percentage of the population just isn't ready for the Price Is Right in HD. They're comfortable with what they have now, and don't want to change.

So, why change? And why is the title of this posting Show Me The Money? Well, it's simple...C.R.E.A.M.(Cash Rules Everything Around Me). From a social and economical stand-point it make sense to switch from analog to digital because there will be more money that circulates through our economy. Regardless of whether or not someone received a free voucher for a converter box, they will still probably need to buy a new home recording device, a new TV, or even a DVD player because VHS will now be obsolete. Granted, this is extreme, but feasible to say the least. There will also be those that now will be able to order movies directly through their cable service provider. There will be those that see a truly better picture, and want to then purchase a new HD television. And what about the 3D thing people are now craving? Exactly, people will spend money.

In addition to more people spending money on new technology, there will be more of a demand for better programing, and the possibility of more niche channels may pop up. More demand for better technology may also result because once people see how bad-ass a football game in HD is, they'll want more. Advancements in 3D technology may also lead to less expensive HD televisions. A less expensive TV means that more people will be able to buy them. More people buying a less expensive TV means that there is more money circulating.

The flip-side to this consumption is of course the TV, VCR, or anything else one may deem as obsolete will get thrown away. Where does all this go? Will there be places in America that look like this? It's hard to say, but the ramification may be something that our politicians have not yet thought about.

In conclusion, change, like I've already stated, is inevitable. It's going to happen whether we like it or not. It might be expensive for some, or fun for others, but regardless, it will happen. I'm personally both excited and leery of what this new era of digital television may bring. That being said, does anyone know of a good deal on any 3D televisions out there?