Best Buy to host DTV workshops

MINNEAPOLIS Best Buy, in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will roll out in-store workshops about the transition to digital television (DTV) at Best Buy stores in the 25 largest cities across the country. These workshops will take place on Monday, Nov. 17, marking the three-month countdown to the DTV transition.

"We are very excited about collaborating with NAB to help consumers fully understand the digital TV transition," said Mike Mohan, senior vice president of consumer electronics for Best Buy. "We've been working hard to educate the public about the issue but we also know there's a lot more work that needs to be done before February. Teaming with NAB will help us reach out to more people who might still be confused about the best solution for their needs."

By Feb. 17, 2009, all full-power television stations nationwide must begin broadcasting exclusively in digital format to comply with a congressional mandate. The DTV workshops will educate and prepare consumers to make sure they continue to receive television programming after the transition.