Do any newer TVs have a built in digital converter box?

I am shopping for a big screen LCD (at least 1020p) that has a built in digital converter box so I dont have to go out and buy one (I hate the fact its a "separate" unit w/ separate plug,etc). I am only going to watch local channels and dont plan on paying for cable or satellite anytime soon. Never have, never will. Do any TVs have this feature or will there be any soon? Do any newer TVs have a built in digital converter box?
All new TVs will receive the digital signal. Back in 2007 the law mandated that all TVs shipped in the US have the digital tuner. If there are any left over without, the advertising or label must clearly state this. Buying any TV should be safe, if not, It should say so clearly.
According to http://www.dtv.gov/shopgde.html you have to make sure that the tv says built in digital converter. Even on the news, in the Los Angeles area, has been reporting that the new televisions do not have to have a digital converter built in. Make sure to check the television before buying.

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Do any newer TVs have a built in digital converter box?
as long as you have cable you dont have to worry about itDo any newer TVs have a built in digital converter box?
This feature is on the market in Australia now, so I assume it is almost everywhere else.

The biggest fault with having a built in though, if one thing buggers up, then the whole tv needs to be sent back and not just the converter.
ALL TV RECIEVERS BY LAW AFTER 2004 HAVE TO HAVE A DIGITAL TUNER.ANY SET YOU BUY NOW WILL HAVE THE DIGITAL TUNER INSIDE REGARDLESS OF LCD,PLASMA,TUBE OR DLP TYPES.AFTER MARKET MODELS THAT ARE SOLD AT EBAY AND OTHER WEBSITES DO NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES.IF YOU BUY AT ANY RETAILER,THEY MUST HAVE DIGITAL BUILT IN.