Digital TV
TV Converter Box Reviews
ALPHA DIGITAL AT2016
APEX DT250
Access HD DTA1020D
Access HD DTA1020U
Access HD DTA1010D
Access HD DTA1010U
Apex DT1001
Artec T3A
Artec T3APro
CADENCE DTVC-9
COSHIP N9900T
COSHIP N9988T
Channel Master CM-7000
DIGITAL STREAM DSP7500T
DIGITAL STREAM DSP7700T
DIGITAL STREAM DTX9900
DIGITAL STREAM DTX9950
DIGITAL STREAM DX8700
DISH Network DTVPal
GE 22729
GE 22730
Goodmind DTA1000
Gridlink GLT-200
Insignia NS-DXA1
Kingbox K8V1
Lasonic LTA-260
Lasonic LTR-260
Magnavox TB-100MG9
Magnavox TB100MW9
Memorex MVCB1000
MicroGEM MG2000
Philco TB100HH9
Philco TB150HH9
RCA DTA 800A
RCA DTA 800B
RCA DTA 800B1
Sansonic FT300A
Sansonic FT300RT
Tivax STB-T9
VENTURER STB7766G
WINEGARD RC-DT09
ZINWELL ZAT-970
Zenith DTT900
Zenith DTT901
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Can't validate Specifications for S-Video
One site shows that this is the only Digital Converter Box with both S-Video In and S-Video out.
Of course, consumers should only consider boxes with S-Video out (along with composit Video and discrete audio).
If this has a S-Video input - it would be hugely unique because other S-video devices could be used as an input with out buying another $55 of unnecessary cables and switch boxes.
I used my coupon to buy this
I used my coupon to buy this unit and, if this is the best one out there, I'll go into debt and get cable! This unit is a huge disappointment. There's no manual program for channels, it drops signals all the time -- no matter what I do with my antenna, the remote has a mind of its own (it will channel up when I press channel down, volume up when I press volume down, etc.) and the only time the remote sends a signal to the box with no problem is when turning the box on or off.
Recently, the box began emitting a high-pitched, piercing whine when the box is turned off. Over the past month it has gotten so loud that I can hear it from 60-70 feet away. I have to unplug the box when it's off to avoid going crazy!
If there's a comparable box out there with decent reviews, I recommend getting that brand instead!
Piece of JUNK that died after
Piece of JUNK that died after 2 months. STAY AWAY from APEX!!!
I too purchased this brand
I too purchased this brand with my government coupon. What a piece of junk. Anyone who did so should be entitled to a refund or the option to return for a different brand. I have had mine since July and tried to give it the benefit of consistent use before I realized it was not worth the box it came in. So now I have no choice but to pitch it and purchase something else at my own expense.
We used our gov't issued
We used our gov't issued coupons to get our converter boxes. Both of the Apex converters died after only 2 months. We foolishly bought another one and, guess what? It went out on us. We called the 800# and talked to someone with a thick foreign accent who was impossible to understand. After calling several times the 'customer rep' gave us some of the most stupid things to do such as holding down the power button for 15 seconds. What a joke! When we tried to send it back they told us their computer was down and we needed to call the following day. You got it, they told us the same thing the next day. We finally gave up.