Archive for November, 2009
As of June 13, 2009, all American television stations were forced to broadcast their content in digital signals. The switch from analog to digital through some viewers for a loop – especially older people who were accustomed to tuning into their favorite shows with a trusty set of rabbit ears. In time, people got used to the switch and now digital converter boxes sit on top of many TV sets across the country. The switch had an unfortunate and unintended impact on the environment, however.
Unsure what to do with their suddenly “useless” analog TV sets, thousands of families simply disposed of the old electronics the only way they knew how, tossing them in dumpsters and putting them out at the side of the road. All this electronic waste created a serious pollution issue. If only everyone in America knew about the many TV recycle locations that offer cheap, convenient ways to dispose of old sets in an eco-friendly manner.
Several years ago, when many electronics stores stopped offering standalone VCRs, I was not fazed. Likewise, when video stores replaced their VHS sections with DVDs and Blu-ray discs, I wasn’t the least bit concerned. The fact is, I’ve spent too much time and money amassing my enormous video collection to give up on the format now. Beginning in the ’80s and continuing to this day, I’ve systematically sought out and purchased most of my favorite movies on VHS.
Then, out of the blue, my old, reliable VCR finally bit the dust. It was frankly heartbreaking to think that I’d never be able to watch the Addams Family or Back to the Future on grainy VHS – the way they were intended to be seen – ever again. But that’s when I heard about a Web site that handles Seattle VCR repair. They fixed my beloved VCR in a timely manner and at an affordable price.