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Originally Posted by HTNut
I might be in the market for an HD converter box because i have 2 HD ready TVs that aren't connected to my DirecTV system. Call me lazy, but I've never found time to wire the two rooms (My 4 year old does NOT need satellite TV right now anyway).
The wife and I are in the process of cutting back on bills, so DirecTV may go by the way side in a few months. So I may get an HD OTA box for one of the rooms, and eventually move it to my family room.
Question is, is it worth it to spend $70 on a OTA HD converter box now, or would it pay to wait? I find it hard to believe that adding a HDMI or component connection to a converter box, makes the cost go up $30 to $40 over regular CECB converter boxes. |
You can always wire the two rooms when you get the time later on. It may become necessary when you kids get older.
I was in the same position as you are. I wanted to save money and decided to disconnect the cable. It saves me $65.00 a month.
Are you talking about a
HD converter (
CECB) or an
HD tuner? I'll go with the assumption you meant an
HD tuner box for an
HD ready TV. The additional cost isn't just for the addition of an
HDMI and component output. The
HD boxes are a higher quality built product for addition to ones
HT system. I purchased the Dish Network DTVPal
DVR and have not had any regrets. It gives us more flexibility to watch good TV programming. We record shows we could never watch due to the fact they were on at the same time. Saving $65.00 a month from cable paid for the
DVR in 4 months.
OTA HD Converter Box
I renewed my DirecTV contract last month and had them rewire and cable into those bedrooms. Got a great deal on some H21 receivers. So I've put off buying an HD tuner for now. Thanks for the post though 1inxs!
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