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The Access HD DTA1080U Digital TV Converter Box has been officially certified by the government as coupon eligibile. This means that it comes with all of the features that the government has deemed necessary in a converter box.
MSRP $69.99
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Access HD DTA1080U
• 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.
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Channel Master CM-7000
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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.
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Memorex MVCB1000
MSRP $60.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Allows analog TVs to work after the DTV transition
- Built-in V-Chip to monitor what shows children can watch.
- Aspect ratio control makes it easier to watch 16:9 TV on a 4:3 TV
Cons
- More expensive than some other DTV converters
- Small buttons may be hard for seniors to use
- On-Screen Program Guide is very basic
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Insignia NS-DXA1
MSRP $60.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Eligible for $40 government coupon
- On-Screen Program Guide
- Small size
Cons
- If the unit is on for too long it will freeze, starting with the video, then the audio, after it is totally locked it will power off for about 20 seconds, then go through a full restart, including downloading the program guide. This means that you will be without use of the unit for about 5 minutes, a disaster when you are recording from the unit. If you don't catch it quick enough when it starts to lock up you can NOT force it to recycle.
- More expensive than some other DTV Converters.
- There are only 5 timers, the timer display does not show the start time, & the unit doesn't shut off when the timer ends. The worst thing about the timers is that they don't always turn the unit on!!!
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DISH Network DTVPal
MSRP $69.99
Released --
Pros
- I like the zoom button, it retains the proportions of the image unlike some options available on my other brand unit.
- I like the fact that it's easy to setup and it's small too.
Cons
- RF output died after less than 2 weeks of use.
- loses channels every few days
- 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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Access HD DTA1080D
MSRP $59.99
Released --
The Access HD DTA1020D is government certified and eligible for the $40 off government coupon.
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Access HD DTA1020D
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