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GE Smart Digital Converter 22729

The GE 2279 is a DTV converter that allows analog TVs to watch digital channels. On February 17th, 2009, all TV in the U.S. goes digital-only, at which point anyone who has an analog TV and receives TV through an antennae wil require a DTV converter to continue to watch broadcast TV. The GE 22729 is eligible for a $40 government coupon, and includes a remote. It also can interface with a GE Smart Antennae (sold separately) to lock in the best signal possible. The GE Digital Converter 22730 does not have this feature.

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GE 22729
MSRP $80.00
Release date January, 2008
Brand GE
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Pros:
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Smart-Antennae Interface
+2agreedisagree

Aspect-ratio control makes it easier to watch 16:9 formatted TV on a 4:3 TV
+1agreedisagree

Eligible for $40 government DTV coupon
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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To take advantage of all the features, you need to own a GE Smart Digital Antennae as well.
+1agreedisagree

Still $40 even with the government coupon.
+1agreedisagree

No analog pass-through
+1agreedisagree


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Government Coupon

The. U.S. government has a coupon program in place that allows each household to get two $40 coupons that can be put towards a DTV converter, such as this one. Each household can get up to two coupons. Coupons must be ordered from the government at the DTV transition website. This coupon effectively makes the cost of this converter box $40, instead of $80.

Features

  • Aspect-Ratio Control
  • Composite or RF output
  • Television Program Guide
  • Closed Captioning Support
  • Smart-Antennae Interface

 

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GE Smart Digital Converter 22729

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UPC: 030878227308

EAN: 0030878227308

MPN: JASAV22730

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dialupinternetuser

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July 23, 2008
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Pros

  • Smart-Antennae Interface
  • Aspect-ratio control makes it easier to watch 16:9 formatted TV on a 4:3 TV

Cons

  • To take advantage of all the features, you need to own a GE Smart Digital Antennae as well.
  • Still $40 even with the government coupon.
  • No analog pass-through

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July 23, 2008
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Pros

  • Smart-Antennae Interface
  • Eligible for $40 government DTV coupon

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