HD Converter Reviews

In Feb 2009, major TV networks will discontinue their analog TV broadcasts. Anyone who wants to keep watching over-the-air television on an old analog TV set after the shut-off date will have to purchase an HDTV converter. An HD converter is an electronic device that changes the digital signal being broadcast by television stations into an analog signal. It should be connected between an antenna (RF input) and a TV set (analog output).

HD converters are available online, as well as at all major brick-and-mortar electronics stores. In addition, there are government coupons available that can help offset the costs associated with purchasing an HD converter. All online shops listed in the price comparison section of this website accept the coupons. Just fill the coupon number when you place an order.

Feature-wise, all coupon eligible converters are quite similar. But the converters may differ in quality, ease of use, etc. It is always a good idea to check HDTV converter reviews before buying.

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
Zenith DTT901	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	173	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
Insignia DXA1	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	50	3.9	Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
Philco TB100HH9	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	114	3.4	Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
Lasonic LTA260	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	89	3.3	Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
Venturer STB7766G	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	4	2.5	Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
RCA DTA800B	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	31	2.4	Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
AccessHD 1030D	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	5	1.2	Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
Sansonic FT300A	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	0		Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
Sansonic FT300RT	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	0		Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices
Winegard RCDT09A	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	0		Read reviews	Write a review	Compare prices

More about DTV converter coupons

Keep in mind, however, that only certain converters are eligible for the coupon program. Therefore, if you want a converter with extra features, you will need to purchase one that is not on the list of approved converters. If you do plan to use a coupon, on the other hand, you will need to order your coupon ahead of time and then take it with you when purchasing the converter. Keep in mind, however, that the coupons expire 90 days after they are issued, so don’t order one until you are ready to make use out of it.

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