| Digital media is by far easier to process and distribute. The savings are coming from the producers end, not the viewer. Indeed, it wouldn't suprise me at all that a digital set top box with built in digital processors is using more electricity than a simply analog tuner. But all the producers have lobbied the government into the change, so there is little that can be done to stop it.
Honestly, I think digital is worlds better as far as viewing quality. It also will allow for the integration of TV and computers into one main media device for each house. The simpler system usually is cheaper. |