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The Insignia NS-DXA1 is a DTV converter box that allows analog TVs to receive digital channels. On February 17th, 2009, all TV in the U.S. becomes digital, so analog TVs that receive over-the-air TV through an antennae will require a DTV converter to continue to watch broadcast TV channels. The NS-DXA1 is eligable for the $40 government DTV converter box coupon, which brings the cost down to $20.
MSRP $60.00
Release date January, 2008
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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 $20.
Features
- Built in V-Chip to monitor what shows children watch
- Analog pass-through
- Aspect-ratio control
- On-Screen Program Guide
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Insignia NS-DXA1
• Insignia NS-DXA1 Digital to Analog TV Tuner Converter Box for Regular TV Sets
UPC: 600603115448
EAN: 0600603115448
MPN: NS-DXA1
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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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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
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Zenith DTT901
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MSRP $49.99
Released --
Pros
- Comes with analog pass-through
- An inexpensive, but reliable unit. It has 3 different video aspect ratios. It does have the RCA audio/video cable plugs, which work great (I use them).
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MSRP $69.99
Released --
Pros
- Comes with analog pass-through
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Access HD DTA1080U
MSRP $69.99
Released March, 2008
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Goodmind DTA1000
MSRP $60.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Aspect-ratio control allows for better viewing of widescreen TV.
- Parental control
Cons
- No analog pass-through
- More expensive than some converter boxes
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Zenith DTT900
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 $50.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Cheap, only $10 with government coupon
- Parental Control
Cons
- On-Screen Program Guide is even more basic than others DTV converters.
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RCA DTA 800
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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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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This product is also known as:
NS, DXA, 1, NSDXA, DXA1, NSDXA1
