"These tuners are called hybrid tuners. They do NTSC, which is the broadcast standard that's been out for quite a while. It allows you to get those analog over air signals. But it also does the new ATSC, which is the new digital standard. So rabbit ears are making a comeback. You can now use that same kind of technology, but instead of getting that snowy picture, you're getting crystal clear digital, free high definition TV."
You can record programs much like a DVR…
"We'll allow you to also use your Tivo type PVR, DVR functionality, where you can schedule all of your recordings. And now it will actually do HD cable and digital cable as well."
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