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| Re: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog [message #30742 is a reply to message #30738] |
Wed, 17 December 2008 16:29   |
GeorgeRud
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When I searched last time under "tv converter ratings", the Best Buy house brand (Insignia?) came up as one of the best. When I bought mine at Best Buy, there was a big pile of them right by the entrance, so they must be OK. With the government coupon, they run $20-$30, and come with a remote and a pass through if you want to hook up a VCR or other analog signal.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog [message #30753 is a reply to message #30738] |
Wed, 17 December 2008 19:09 |
dngmissett
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Forgot to mention that the remote also has a volume control and apparently some do not. (?)
Dick Missett
Wyoming, PA
--- On Wed, 12/17/08, Dick Missett <dngmissett@yahoo.com> wrote:
> From: Dick Missett <dngmissett@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 8:05 PM
> Bruce
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> The RCA with analog pass through & remote available at
> Wal Mart
> was one of the better ones recommended here in the net
> thread. I hope it was good info since I picked up two (still
> on the garage shelf) for my coach. I did open one of the
> boxes and like the fact that it is designed to be used in
> the vertical or horizontal position. Could be a factor for
> some installations (?)
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> Dick Missett
> Wyoming, PA
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> --- On Wed, 12/17/08, Bruce Tara <bnetara@aceweb.com>
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> > From: Bruce Tara <bnetara@aceweb.com>
> > Subject: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog
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> > Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 4:52 PM
> > There was some talk about TV converter boxes, pro and
> > con about various brands. I have been unable to
> > locate that link using the forum. Can someone refresh
> > my recollection about this. I want to buy one for the
> > coach but want the best one available.
> > Bruce & Elizabeth Tara
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| Re: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog [message #30755 is a reply to message #30754] |
Wed, 17 December 2008 19:12 |
Bob de Kruyff
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The RCA with analog pass through & remote available at Wal Mart
was one of the better ones recommended here in the net thread. I hope it was good info since I picked up two (still on the garage shelf) for my coach. I did open one of the boxes and like the fact that it is designed to be used in the vertical or horizontal position. Could be a factor for some installations (?)""
My experience with the RCA from Walmart has been excellent--very usable remote as well.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog [message #30760 is a reply to message #30757] |
Wed, 17 December 2008 19:41 |
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| Dave Motorhome wrote on Wed, 17 December 2008 20:23 |
I do not know how all locations are, but in oklahoma, walmart is sold
out of converters and i was told that the bentonville warehouse was
also sold out, My card is up in a few weeks the told me to go to radio
shack, or best buy....
David
75 Glenbrook
Broken Arrow, OK
http://75glenbrook.googlepages.com/
On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 7:12 PM, Bob de Kruyff <NEXT2POOL@aol.com> wrote:
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> The RCA with analog pass through & remote available at Wal Mart
> was one of the better ones recommended here in the net thread. I hope it was good info since I picked up two (still on the garage shelf) for my coach. I did open one of the boxes and like the fact that it is designed to be used in the vertical or horizontal position. Could be a factor for some installations (?)""
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> My experience with the RCA from Walmart has been excellent--very usable remote as well.
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I also ran into this problem. Take what is available or wait and hope they get more. I took the Zenith DTT901 At $49.99 - $40 card. I`m happy with the $10 remote controlled converter with the controls on the box also. I went to H.H. Gregg..
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog [message #30765 is a reply to message #30738] |
Wed, 17 December 2008 20:36 |
Don A
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I would try to find an RCA. online maybe?
From my comments back early in Nov.
>I have tried several and the $49 RCA from Walmart is the best so far, IMO.
>I wanted one that would also control the TV power, volume and mute, the RCA does it best. easy to use buttons, glow in the dark.
>The $59 Insignia from BestBuy and the Zenith from CircuitCity & Fry's are the same unit and are OK. But volume control is for the converter not the TV, not as good. Buttons are less friendly.
>The Magnavox from Sam's is $44 but lacks features.
Also tried one of the first top rated converters, TV PAL, now owned by DishNetwork. Junk, often overheated and no TV control.
just my opinion.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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| Re: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog [message #31026 is a reply to message #31022] |
Sat, 20 December 2008 23:31 |
Tin Gerbil
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Dan;
Wow, I was sure your were wrong, but you are right and saved me the time
to pull my TV card off the shelf and try it. My buddy told me it was
the s**t's and gave it to me. I thought he may have not have had the
correct drivers. Now it goes in the "G" bucket and saves me fiddling.
It is a good day when you learn something and I learned "S" video is not
digital.
Gordon "a video pirate, until they get the signal off my property."
Dan Gregg wrote:
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> Dave wrote on Sat, 20 December 2008 17:40
>> Here is one that I have used:
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>> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3322945&sku=O38-2028&srkey=O38-2028
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>> This will turn any computer monitor into an HD 1080i high-definition
>> TV receiver. For $40 and an old computer monitor it is a very cheap
>> way to get HDTV. And it keeps your old computer monitors out of the landfill.
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>> At 04:52 PM 12/17/2008, Bruce & Elizabeth Tara wrote:
>>> There was some talk about TV converter boxes, pro and
>>> con about various brands. ...
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>> Dave
>> Ann Arbor, MI.
>> 73 Sequoia (26'/455/HEI/TBI/160°/3.42/Q55G/100A/GPS)
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> This is a pretty slick little gadget but it will not receive digital signals. Still will need a converter box.
> Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog [message #36453 is a reply to message #30754] |
Tue, 24 February 2009 11:27 |
Larry C
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Hi Folks,
Got my Credit Card Credits for the Conv Box but there seems to be some marketing changes
the RCA box, supposedly marketed by WALL MART is selling the MAGNAVOX, and the RCA is ordered only if the Magnavox cannot be stocked in the warehouse.
ZENITH, which is the same ( I am told ) as INSIGNIA, is supposed to be available at Cir City, now out of business, Best Buy, not carried because of price, and Radio Shack, now carrying off brand.
INSIGNIA was carried at BestBuy but was determined too expensive and now replaced by some other brand.
KNOWN AVAILABLE UNITS NOW are SANSONIC from Target, MAGNAVOX from WallMart,
What have you guys looked for currently and found to do a good job or do the same units still rank high????, RCA, ZENITH
THanks
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| Re: [GMCnet] TV converter Box Digital to Analog [message #36469 is a reply to message #36467] |
Tue, 24 February 2009 14:39 |
Don A
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I know nothing about the Winegard, if you plan to use it much it might pay to go check it out in person. There is a lot of variation in the functions and ease of use of these converters.
But i would definitely pass on the SANSONIC. It does have an external "brick" for power if you prefer to go from 12v to 5. But it does not have volume on the remote, it gets very hot, has a very poor guide and is a pain to use.
The Magnavox will get you a picture.
INMO I would try to find the RCA online or call some other WalMarts.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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