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by Matthew Moskovciak
This brief overview compares five previously reviewed DTV converter boxes. Strengths and weaknesses are briefly noted, and links lead to full reviews of each box. The Dish Network TR-40 CRA and RCA DTA800B1… earn a slight edge over the pack. The TR-40 CRA has a "best-in-class" programming guide, while the DTA800B1 is an all-around good performer with a superior remote. Though not included in this comparison, the Winegard RCDT092A can be battery powered and draws kudos for use with portable analog TVs.
by Editors of Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports looks at 31 DTV converter boxes in this update of an earlier report. The magazine's familiar ratings are absent, but boxes are sorted by picture quality, from best (near-DVD quality) to… acceptable (roughly comparable to analog TV). Discussion, while not extensive, covers important considerations for each box. No specific recommendations about which are the best DTV converter boxes overall are made, but the full report is available for non-subscribers as well as subscribers.
by Editors of DTVFiasco.com
We don't know the background of the anonymous editor or editors here, but we admire the site's well-documented testing. The test setup is completely described -- right down to its location relative to TV… transmitters. Reviews are critical and balanced, and a statement stating that manufacturer-submitted boxes are not accepted aids credibility. Ratings are provided, but most are too close together to provide much guidance. Reading the reviews, however, makes the author's preferences clear.
by Peter Putman
Journalist and technology guru Peter Putman maintains this informative, but hard-to-navigate HDTV information site. Several DTV converter boxes are covered here in detailed single-product reports and… occasional two-product comparisons. The Zenith DTT901 is called the best DTV converter box for the average user on the strength of its clean interface and "super-simple operation." A comparative review of the RCA DTA800 and the Channel Master CM7000 gives the slight nod to the latter for its better tuner and inclusion of an S-video connector for better image quality. Video quality of the GE 22730 "leaves something to be desired."
by Contributors to AVSForum.com
by Tim Gideon
by Contributors to Amazon.com
by Contributors to BestBuy.com
Only three government-coupon-eligible converter boxes are listed here, but two get enough feedback for the user reviews to be truly useful, and one -- the Insignia NS-DXA1-APT -- is a clear favorite among… owners. BestBuy.com's reviews are especially helpful because they include subratings for value, ease of use and features, along with a bottom-line statement on whether or not the owner would recommend the DTV converter to a friend.
by Contributors to RadioShack.com
by Contributors to Walmart.com
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