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OK, my Dad got pissed off at the cable people and cancelled it. So I tell him in Feb he's gotta get a box. He's clueless. Well, I figure I'll just get a couple of coupons and get a $40 dollar box. But then I felt like I should try a little harder and do better (and maybe guinea pig him for my pissed off at cable people episode...lol)
So he's got the big Philips 40" CRT HDTV. What's a good box with at least S-video, preferably component out with analog pass-thru that you can use a coupon with? I've got a big antenna I could hook up in his attic if some rabbit ears or a set top ampified doesn't hack it. He's in Mobile AL so it's not bad for reception but with the hurricanes, I don't wanr to put up an outdoor antenna. TIA for your suggestions.
I *like* the loudness button!
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The deadline for DTV converter coupons was yesterday (12/31/2008) but the form is still up (www.dtv2009.gov) so you may be able to still apply.
in fact most CRT based projection units do not. They are HDTV (720p or 1080i ready but have only analog tuners.
Does he have HDMI connections on the back of the set? These were rare too prior to 2005. There are often DVI connections, however.
Circut City sells a non $40 coupon true HDTV tuner from SAmsung currently for $100
The $40 coupon tuners are not HDTV and output only a compositte video or RF signal at 480p
here is a link to the CC tuner
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-High-Definition-Terrestrial-Tuner-DTB-H260F/sem/rpsm/oid/164855/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do#prodspecs
If he only has an HD capable monitor he will need one. The coupons can only be used with basic tuners.
-Wendell
Hi thereA coupon-eligible converter box will _not_ have component video outputs. And only a few have S-video outputs (the ChannelMaster is well regarded).
Do you really need analog pass-through? Most stations already are broadcasting their content on digital channels.
If his TV is actually capable of displaying resolutions higher than the NTSC standard, then you should really be looking for a DTV tuner instead of a DTV-to-NTSC converter.
Regards
Edits: 12/30/08 12/30/08
oops, it's the 34" CRT HDTV 16:9 . He liked the brightness/sharpness of the CRT back when we lived together. So, no good coupon eligible that are true HDTV? Which reasonable DTV tuner should I look for? He's retired and on a fixed budget and I'm unemployed and looking :-(
I *like* the loudness button!
Hi there
> it's the 34" CRT HDTV 16:9
As Wendell above suggests, you should first check if this "HDTV" has an ATSC tuner, or is just HDTV-ready.
> He liked the brightness/sharpness of the CRT
I understand; I still use CRT computer monitors and CRT front projector in the HT.
> no good coupon eligible that are true HDTV
Good or not, a coupon-eligible converter is restricted to RF, composite video and S-video outputs (which are all NTSC video, analog, SD, 480i).
> Which reasonable DTV tuner should I look for
The common rec is for the Samsung DTB-H260F at about $170.
The cheapest is the Centronics ZAT502, but reviews are mixed.
If cost is a big issue, then a CECB will suffice. The PQ will be pristine and as good as, if not better than, analog cable. The resolution will not be HD, but leave that for those who are in love with specifications and perfect eyesight. The Zenith and ChannelMaster CECBs are the most often recommended converters. Last week Fry's had the CM7000 on sale for a new low of $50, or net $10 w/coupon.
Regards
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