From my research to date, limited as it may be, it appears all digital converters are not created equal insofar as how they work.
It appears some only have an up down channel selector, some have an onscreen tv guide and all I have found require you use your TV remote to turn the tv off and on. It appears you can't use your TV remote to select your channels or flash back to the previous channel.
My question is which one is the most user friendly? Do they all require two remotes, one for the converter and one for the TV? Do any of them have a key pad for channel selection?
They seem to be going backwards in technology instead of forward.
Well, I can't answer your question, but I just bought and Insignia at Best Buy. That is their house brand. It has a key pad so you can go directly to the channel, but if that station has more than one digital channel, you than have to select which one you want. For instance I can key in 17 and then I get a screen that shows there are 5 digital channels available so I then have to use the up and down arrows to get the one I want.
Since we only watch about 3 shows, it's not a problem. But, the picture sure is a lot better than just rabbit ears and one station has 24 hour weather which does come in handy sometimes.
Buy the way, there is no number to call if I have trouble with the Insignia.
Though not all are created equal (you left out some pass analog)
Mine (Insignia) had the ability to turn TV on and off, and gives me on-screen display of programs (Sort of) only a 2 hour list IF the station gives it out (one does not) I can select stations using UP/Down or direct entry, I can control volume at the converter likewise sub titles or sap and several other functions. it has "Recall" and a few other features. All on it's remote.
It does not: However, pass analog (Which is not a problem. I split the antenna line using a proper splitter and feed the TV with the A/V cables instead of RF from the converter, Converter's RF output is terminated.
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I just picked up two RCA converters at Wal-Mart this past weekend and have been very happy. Very easy to install, and they come with a universal remote that you can program for your brand of TV, then store away your old TV remote. The converter remote turns TV on/off, changes channels and volume. It also pulls up menus and TV guide from the converter. I used to pick up 4-5 analog over the air stations, now I have 18. It also has a nice signal strength utility to check the health of your tv signal. These boxes are $50, less the $40 coupon card. Highly recommended!!
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janstey wrote: I just picked up two RCA converters at Wal-Mart this past weekend and have been very happy. Very easy to install, and they come with a universal remote that you can program for your brand of TV, then store away your old TV remote. The converter remote turns TV on/off, changes channels and volume. It also pulls up menus and TV guide from the converter. I used to pick up 4-5 analog over the air stations, now I have 18. It also has a nice signal strength utility to check the health of your tv signal. These boxes are $50, less the $40 coupon card. Highly recommended!!
The one from dish network has pass through and programing guide.it had a good review from some one on internet.hooked it up has a good picture, i think it is better than the magnavox from walmart, and very small i have both.
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