Choosing an HD Converter with an Electronic Program Guide

Do you want to have quick and easy access to your television program guide? Those that subscribe to cable and satellite dish services have been enjoying the convenience of Electronic Program Guides, or EPGs, for many years. For those that do not wish to pay for this serve but still want to be able to quickly flip through their programming options may want to consider purchasing a HD converter that comes complete with an Electronic Program Guide.

Here we list the top rated HD converters with an EPG. Note, that HD converters that show only the current and the next programs are not marked as having EPG.

Reading the table columns: CECD = Coupon-eligible, SA = Smart Antenna, AP = Analog-passthrough, SVideo=S-Video, EPG = Electronic Program Guide, URC = Universal Remote Control

Converter	CECD	SA	AP	S-Video	EPG	URC	Total Reviews	Average Rating
Tivax T9	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	5	4.6	Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
ChannelMaster CM7000	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	115	4.3	Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
Cadence DTV9C	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	1	4	Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices

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Making Television Viewing More Convenient

If you have decided to purchase an HD converter in order to continue watching television broadcasts, you will quickly find that there are many different features and options available with these devices. One of the features you might want to look for is an Electronic Program Guide.

Although the exact format of the Electronic Program Guides available on converters will differ from one brand and model to the next, the basic concept remains the same. Namely, the Electronic Program Guide creates a guide on your television screen that tells you when specific programs will be broadcast. This way, you don’t need to use a paper television guide to look for your favorite shows. In addition, Electronic Program Guides often offer a variety of different methods for sorting through the available programs, including searching according to the title of the show or the genre you are interested in.

Choosing the Electronic Program Guide that is Right for You

When it comes to the Electronic Program Guides available on HD converters, you will find that some offer more features and options than others. For example, some guides will allow you to create personalized lists of television stations. In addition, some will provide a more comprehensive amount of information about the television shows that are available. Be sure to learn as much as possible about the Electronic Program Guide available with the HD converter you are considering purchasing so you can be certain to get the one with the features you desire.

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