DTV Converter boxes compared:

So, you want to get the best DTV converter box for your money? The "Top 3" are as listed:

1) Zenith DTT 900 $59.99 Radio Shack/Circiut city

2) Insignia NS-DXA1 $59.99 Best Buy

3)RCA DTA 800 $49.87 Walmart

The most widely complained about brand:

1) Magnavox $49.87 Walmart

Oh No!! What to do if you can't find a converter box in stock anywhere!

Consumers would like to be able to rely on manufactuers to keep converter boxes in stock seeing as most of us have already ordered our coupons that are due to expire in 90 days from the date mailed. This apparantly isn't the case, so you few different options.

Option 1) Order online. (Yes, they take your coupon number to give your $40 discount)


Option 2) Order over the phone(They also take your coupon number)


Option 3) Locate a retailer using the government website. This will be a complete list of retailers(not a partial list like what came with the coupons) as well as thier addresses and phone numbers.


All the above options can be found here. https://www.dtv2009.gov/VendorSearch.aspx

But what do we do if none of the options can work and/or my coupons have already expired?!


Option "emergency") You can always order more coupons, but you have to follow the rules to do so. The rules say that only 2 coupons maximum are allowed to be ordered per address. That 's right everyone! 2 Per Address Not Per Person! You can always order more coupons using another address such as a friend or family member's address. Just make sure that they do not need to order coupons for themselves and that they don't mind helping you to get more coupons. You can mail them in your name if you like. All that matters is that the adddress be different.

What if I'm afraid to waste my coupon on a converter box I don't like?

A fantastic way to try out a converter box before using your coupon is to buy the box full price first. Then take it home and try it out. If you like it, you can return it for a full refund within the stores return policy time.(usually within 30 days) Then re-purchase the same box again and this time, use your coupon to get your $40 discount. If you don't like it, return it and get your full refund, then buy another box the same way until you find the one you like! Obviously this works best if you want to take the time to try out boxes and if you are not pressured by the 90 day expiration date for your coupon. You could test the boxes before you order your coupon or read the above article explaining how to get more coupons if yours have expired or you need more.

Will Canadians lose American channels?

Yes, if : You pick up American channels using your antenna and your tv is not digital.Canada is not due to be changed to digital broadcasting until 2011. If you live close enough to the border and you pick up American channels using your antenna, you will have to meet certain requirements to continue to watch American channels.

You need either:
1) a digital tv, or

2) an analog tv with a converter box

Canadians do not qualify for the government discount program so you will have to pay full price for a converter box. If you can't find a good deal in Canada for a converter box, you can always pick one up on your next trip across the border. Prices in the US range from $40-$70 dollars. You can go to Walmart, Best Buy, Circuit City, Radioshack, Target, KMart, Sears, etc. You should call ahead to make sure converter boxes are in stock.