What Converter Box Should I Get?
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What Converter Box Should I Get?
I have an older TV that I need a converter box for, which one should I get?
AMTC AT-2016
AccessHD DTA1010U
AccessHD DTA1020U
AccessHD DTA1010D
AccessHD DTA1020D
Apex DT1001
Apex DT1002
Artec T3A
Artec T3APro
CASTi CAX-01
COSHIP N9900T
Digital Stream DSP7500T
Digital Stream DSP6500R
DigitalSTREAM D2A1D10
DigitalSTREAM D2A1D20
* DigitalSTREAM DTX9900
ECHOSTAR TR-40*
GE 22729
GE 22730
Goodmind DTA900
Goodmind DTA1000
Goodmind DTA980
Insignia NS-DXA1
Kingbox K8V8
Lasonic LTA-260
Lasonic LTR-260
Magnavox TB100MW9
Magnavox TB-100MG9*
MaxMedia MMDTVB03
MicroGEM MG2000
Microprose MPI-500
Mustek MAT-K50
OLEVIA DTA100
Philco TB150HH9
Philco TB100HH9
RCA DTA 800B
RCA DTA 800A
Sansonic FT300RT
Sansonic FT300A
Skardin DTR-0727
Synergy Global Supply SYN2009
TATUNG TDB3000
Tivax STB-T9
VENTURER STB7766G
ZINWELL ZAT-856
Zenith DTT900
Zentech DF2000
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WOW, that's quite a list !, I didn't realize that there were that many Converters available.
However, if I may point out, that one need to take a close look at some rather important features on a Box, which may be quite valuable to a User, as time passes.
VCR TIMER:
This allows one to combine the scheduling of his Analog VCR/DVD to record a program.
BATTERY BACKUP:
If your location is prone to have Power Outages, this is a very handy feature in conjunction with a Battery Operated TV.
ELECTRONIC ON-SCREEN PROGRAM GUIDE:
Being able to view the nightly/daily schedule is convenient, some Converters have a 7 Day Schedule.
S-VIDEO or COMPONENT OUTPUT CONNECTORS:
Most Converters have the Composite (RCA) connectors, but the S-Video will deliver a better picture and the Component is best. Check your Television, not all TV's have these type connectors.
The above is only a few of the more important features. Be sure to look through the specifications of the Box you are considering, and if there's anything you have a question about, please come back and ask.
NOTE:
If you wish to watch one program, while recording another, you must have TWO Converters.
Good luck !
Last edited by SWHouston; 12-25-2011 at 10:34 PM.