Sunday, April 13, 2008

Choosing a converter box

After receiving the $40 coupon in the mail the next step was to choose a converter box.   The best performing unit available is the RCA DTA800.


The RCA DTA800 is based on the Broadcom BCM3543 single chip ATSC receiver.  The guys at Broadcom and RCA did a great job on this one.  The box consumes little power so it's gentle on the car battery and the receiver performance is top notch at pulling in those weaker channels.  

While I'm not a fan of Walmart, they do have it in stock (link) for $49.87.   With the coupon you end up spending something close to $14 after tax.  They don't sell it online, so you'll have to drop in to get your box and hand them your $40 coupon card.  If you don't like Walmart you can try one of the other retailers listed on the letter you receive with your coupon.

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