Best digital converter box to get?

Question

i plan on getting a digital converter box this weekend. any suggestions? i have been looking at the insignia one from best buy... pls give me some feedback on which one to get!

Answer 1

Insignia electronics are very inexpensive and poorly performing units. I would look for a brand name unit instead.

Answer 2

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The entire review can be found at: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electro...

On February 17, 2009, all major TV stations are required by the government to turn off their existing analog broadcasts and switched into digital broadcast. According to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) report, about 15.5 million US households watch TV over the air programming.

The US Congress created the TV Converter Box Coupon Program for people wishing to keep using their analog TV sets after the analog-to-digital cutover date, February 17, 2009. The Program allows U.S. households to obtain up to two coupons, each worth $40, which can be applied toward the cost of eligible converter boxes

Answer 3

Go for insignia.

Tom Masters

Answer 4

The Insignia converter is one of the best on the market, I've bought two of them. Make sure you get the newer model that has analog pass through.

Insignia is just a Best Buy brand name, they don't actually manufacture the stuff.

The Insignia converter is actually made by LG electronics and except for the name, is identical to Zenith DTT 901. If you have a Kmart near you, you might see if they have the Zenith in stock; they were selling it for $10 less than the Best Buy price.

Two other models to consider are the RCA DAT 800B1 that Walmart carries in some parts of the country at about $50. It's remote control is the most elderly friendly.

The Channel Master model is liked by a lot of people who are willing to pay a bit extra to get s-video output.