[mythtv-users] OT: Coupon eligible boxes

David Schlenk mythtv at schdav.org
Sun Nov 2 02:29:57 UTC 2008


On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 3:36 PM, Jason Weida <jason.m.weida at gmail.com> wrote:
> Anyone here in the states have a coupon eligible converter box?  I'm
> gonna get one as a backup for live TV.  I'd be thrilled to get a
> coupon eligible box with S-vid, but it looks like most don't have it.
> The echostar DTVPal+ box looks like the best choice (with no s-vid,
> just composite), but I thought I'd see if you guys had any feedback
> first.
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The BestBuy Apex one isn't too bad - svideo and analog passthrough,
pretty good picture too. The CM lacks a smart antenna jack. Consumer
Reports has a pretty good writeup:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/tvs-services/digital-tv-converter/ratings/dtv-converter-boxes-ratings.htm


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