June 24, 2008

DTV2009: 14 DTV Converter Boxes Get Reviewed

tivaxstb-t9.jpgIf you're still looking for a DTV converter box in preparation for DTV2009, the digital TV transition, coming February 17, 2009, you may have absolutely no idea where to start. First off, we recommend checking out our homegrown info guide if you're really in the dark. Second off, we recommend heading over to Consumer Reports if you know you need a converter box, but aren't sure which one. The reviewers over there have tested and rated 14 converter boxes according to their picture quality, and have a breakdown of each boxes pros and cons. If you're looking for the absolute best picture, your best bets are the TIVAX STB-T9,LASONIC LTA-260, SANSONIC FT300A, and the MICROGEM MG2000. Unfortunately if you're still in an area where you have access to some analog channels after the switch, none of these boxes have analog passthrough. Time's running out!

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Posted by Justin Davey at June 24, 2008 4:00 AM
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