All Converter Boxes Are Not Created Equal
There are many different options available to consumers when shopping for dtv converter boxes. By now, everyone has seen the annoying commercials on TV about the importance of applying to the government coupon program and buying a new converter box for the digital transition, but the whole process can be rather confusing. Some retail stores have a limited amount of dtv boxes and varieties available in stock, causing some consumers to let their coupons expire, or forcing them to purchase whatever is available in the store. Note: If your dtv coupons expire, the government will not let you re-apply (At this time).
Before your purchase, it might be worth your time to check out the following converter box reviews website, to compare the different models and find one that best suits your needs. You can then do an online search for your local store and see if they carry the model you want, and if it is listed in the NTIA approved coupon program.
Consumer reports also has some great unbiased resources for comparing different converter box models on their website Consumer Reports Converter Box Reviews, based on the following categories; Picture quality, Program Guides, Configurable closed captioning, universal remote control, aspect ratio button on remote, auto aspect ratio, ease of adding new channels, analog-pass through options, control buttons on the box itself and even the if an audio video cable is included. More information about these various options and their ratings are included on their guide-to-the-ratings page. Also, check out the Consumer Reports article on these new boxes at Consumer Reports DTV blog.
-written by acwriter
Ref: www.consumerreports.org/electronics
