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Digital TV converter Box - space-time - 08-25-2008
I applied for one of those government coupons, which should arrive in a few weeks. What is the box I should get? I heard that some insignia are junk and some zenith are pretty good. Is that true? I have cable TV, but if the box is cheap (almost free after coupon) I might get it and see how it works.
Any advice is appreciated.
Re: Digital TV converter Box - PeterB - 08-25-2008
STF for a few of my posts on this subject ... in my experience, they all have pros and cons... no one box is just "the best".
Re: Digital TV converter Box - MikeF - 08-25-2008
Look at the DTVpal by EchoStar (yes, the dish people).
It provides timer tuning to different channels -- great if you have it hooked up to an old school (aka not digital) recording device...
(and they take the coupons direct) or the "TR-40 CRA" version which costs the same amount as the coupon...
Re: Digital TV converter Box - Sam3 - 08-25-2008
New boxes are out now as well, some have newer features, some do a better job of getting in signals. We just discussed this at work, I'll ask around and see what the recommendations are.
Re: Digital TV converter Box - Kramerica - 08-26-2008
insignia = rebranded zenith
Both the same, both considered a good all-around choice.
Re: Digital TV converter Box - PeterB - 08-26-2008
Use this list as a starting point: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_CECB_units
Re: Digital TV converter Box - space-time - 08-26-2008
great link, probably more than I wanted to know though! Now I have to compare them all.