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The Arrival Of Digital Television

American Voices • Science & Technology • ISSUE 33•15 • Apr 22, 1998

Digital television is being touted as the next big big breakthrough in home-entertainment technology, offering viewers hundreds of channels without a satellite dish. What do you think?

  • “Great! Now I can have CD-quality sound and a crystal-clear picture for my SeaQuest reruns.”

    Victor Ryan –
    Legal Secretary

  • “Speaking of which, don't go into the bathroom. I just laid some high-quality cable of my own in there.”

    Robert Thon –
    Salesman

  • “I have long wondered what treasures lie beyond Channel 117, and soon I shall find out.”

    Marci Howe –
    Violinist

  • “If I don't need a roof-mounted satellite dish any more, how will my neighbors know that I have 300 channels?”

    Matt Cedeño –
    Caterer

  • “It's about time. There hasn't been a major technological advance in this country in weeks.”

    Christine Cruz –
    Systems Analyst

  • “I liked TV better back when there were only a couple of channels, and you had to watch Barney Miller.”

    Stephen Richard –
    Electrician

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