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Tivax STB-T8 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box
Studio : Tivax
by Tivax
Brand : Tivax
Model : STB-T8
Publisher : Tivax
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours and eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
Color : Silver
EAN : 0689076210003
UPC : 689076210003
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 6 reviews)
Our Price : $79.99
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Receive free on air high definition tv broadcast
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Analog pass through for easier connection to tv antennas
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Supports both 4x3 and 16x9 tv aspect ratios
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Dolby Digital
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NTIA certified and qualified for government coupon program
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Product Description |
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Down-converts DTV/HDTV digital broadcast signals for use on analog TVsSingal pass-through for easy intergration and connectivityDobly Digital stereo compatible RF input/output and composite video//stereo audio outputsIncludes remote control batteries RF and AV cables |
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It never worked |
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Tivax STB-T8 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box I bought one for $19.95 with card and never got it to work, I am in the process of getting an RMA number so I can return it and get an exchange. What a hassle. I also found out that you cant turn the TV on with the remote. So you need two remotes to operate it !!! Its always something. |
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Excellent picture |
My first converter box was a Zenith DTT900. It died exactly 92 days after purchase which was 2 days after the full warranty expired - very displeased. Instead of paying Zenith the $35 they wanted to fix it, I ordered a 2nd coupon and bought the Tivax. Wow, the color is brighter and the picture is noticeably more sharp than the Zenith on the same TV. My whole family noticed it right away. Almost made me glad the Zenith died - almost. I'm very pleased with the Tivax. The only thing the Zenith has over the Tivax is that the Zenith remote can be programmed to turn on the TV so you don't need 2 remotes to watch TV. Of course, that doesn't help much if the box is dead.
I must add that although I love Americancivilwar and their service, this box is overpriced here. It's available for less elsewhere. |
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A really great upgrade to analog TV |
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After much research, including the previously mentioned Consumer Report recommendation as a best buy there, we ordered and installed this converter box about a week ago. Even with just an indoor amplified rabbit ears antenna, the quality of the picture of the channels is DVDesque and the other functionality such as the Signal (strength measuring) button are extras that help get the antenna oriented right, depending upon which channel you are trying watch. After getting everything hooked up (well illustrated in the User's Guide) I ran the Automatic Scan for the first time and instantly had more channels than before (4 PBS channels compared to one before, along with four of another Network that previously only had one using just analog). Then I pointed the antenna towards the one major city we live to the east of, ran the Update Scan and pulled in more channels without wiping out the previous channels found. Point the antenna towards the other major city we live west of, and more channels appeared rerunning the Update Scan. In all, about 26 channels with an indoor antenna that we've had for close to eight years. This converter also comes with both AV and RF cabling, unusual for most of these units. All and all, this a great solution to those who don't want to sell out... er... shell out a weekly food budget to cable every month. |
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Personally I do not think this device is worth the extra money. I also have a Philco converter box and it seems to do much better than the Tivax. The Tivax drops the signal at a higher rate than the Philco, so I put the Philco on my most used tv and the tivax on another. I would recommend getting the Philco instead. |
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IT'S GREAT!! |
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The previous reviewer was upset about the high price Americancivilwar charges - not about the converter's performance. I purchased two of these from another online vendor using the coupons and ended up paying an additional $45.00, so about $60.00 a piece. If you want quality, you have to pay for it. This model received high praise from Consumer Reports and I agree with them. The picture is as clear as a DVD and the sound is really good too on most stations. The stations without super sound probably has more to do with the broadcaster than the box. The remote has a number of useful buttons. Very simple to set up. The colors are a bit more intense so you may need to adjust your TV set again. I received about 30 stations initially, but deleted ten or so since they were in other languages. Very happy with my puchase. Highly recommended. |
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