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The Access HD DTA1080D is government certified and has been confirmed to be eligible for purchase with the government $40 off coupon.
MSRP $69.99
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Access HD DTA1080D
• Access HD 1080D NTIA-Approved Digital to Analog TV Converter Box
• HD Digital-to-Analog TV Converter
UPC: 891523000673
EAN: 891523000673
MPN: 1080-D
Access HD DTA1080D
• ACCESS HD 1080D NTIA-APPROVED DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG TV CONVERTER
UPC: 874590338078
EAN: 0874590338078
MPN: ACCESS HD 1080D
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MSRP $70.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Digital Audio and S-Video Out
- S-Video Out
Cons
- doesn't have analog pass-through
- Still $30 with government coupon
- Doesn't actually output HD like the box says it does.
Access HD DTA1080D
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vs.
Channel Master CM-7000
100%
MSRP --
Released January, 2008
Pros
- analog pass-through
- great tuner can pull in stations other boxes miss
- easy to use
Cons
- average video quality
- fairly expensive (without the coupon)
- small remote control
Access HD DTA1080D
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Zenith DTT901
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MSRP $50.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Aspect-ratio control allows for better viewing of 16:9 video on a 4:3 TV.
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Analog-pass through
Cons
- More expensive than other DTV converters because it is not eligible for the $40 government DTV converter coupon.
Access HD DTA1080D
vs.
Memorex MVCB1000
MSRP $59.99
Released --
The Access HD DTA1020U has now been certified by the government as coupon eligible. Being certified also means that is has all of the main features that are deemed necessary in a converter box by the government.
Access HD DTA1080D
vs.
Access HD DTA1020U
MSRP $59.99
Released January, 2008
The Access HD DTA1010D is government certified and coupon eligible. It comes with all of the features that are required by the government to be certified.
Access HD DTA1080D
vs.
Access HD DTA1010D
MSRP $69.99
Released --
Pros
- Comes with analog pass-through
Access HD DTA1080D
vs.
Access HD DTA1080U
MSRP $59.99
Released --
The Access HD DTA1020D is government certified and eligible for the $40 off government coupon.
Access HD DTA1080D
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Access HD DTA1020D
Reviews
March 7, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- RF output noisy, unlike the other brand box I compared it with under identical conditions. The other one has a metal enclosure that likely provides more shielding than the plastic Access HD unit.
- This brand has less desirable warranty return requirements than my other brand box potentially costing a $25 round trip if they disagree that the unit is bad. My other brand only requires the serial number sticker from the bottom of the unit be mailed in with an explanation using a single postage stamp.
- On the remote, the volume-up button is too similar in size and too close to the standby button, and the channel-up button is too similar in size and too close to the mute button, contributing to accidental shutoff and accidental muting when adjusting the volume or changing channels.
- The standby button issue in con #3 above is not a universal problem with all the Access HD units. See more detailed discussion in the "comments" section via the link at the top of this page.
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February 25, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- I like the zoom button, it retains the proportions of the image unlike some options available on my other brand unit.
Cons
- standby button should be renamed "erase" button because it erases the channel programming, requiring the channels to be rescanned every time you use it, either intentionally to shut the box off, or unintentionally pressing it or thinking it will
turn the TV off.
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February 4, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
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Cons
- loses channels every few days
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October 26, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- RF output died after less than 2 weeks of use.
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July 23, 2009
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Pros
- I like the fact that it's easy to setup and it's small too.
Cons
- The box does get hot if left on for a while, takes forever to scan and I only get 4 channels in (probly cuz of my antenna and I need to get it hooked up to the one outside). I personally would recommend the Zinwell ZAT 970A cuz thats the one we got for the big screen TV downstairs.
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DTA, 1080, D, DTA1080, 1080D, DTA1080D