Access HD 1080D NTIA-Approved Digital to Analog TV Converter Box |
 enlarge | Brand: Access HD
Category: CE
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $49.99
You Save: $10.00 (17%)
Rating:  5 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 5 x 5 x 1.3
MPN: 1080-D
Model: 1080-D
UPC: 891523000673
EAN: 0891523000673
ASIN: B001E2KAOO
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Features:
| • | Enables analog TVs and digital ready TVs to receive free, off-air UHF and VHF Digital images | | • | Connects to Television Using either Composite Video or 75 RF Cable | | • | Dolby Digital Down-Mixed Stereo Output | | • | Crystal Clear TV Pictures | | • | Includes Dedicated Remote and Batteries |
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Product Description
ACCESS HD 1080D NTIA-APPROVED DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG TV CONVERTERENABLES ANALOG TVS and DIGITAL READY TVS TO RECEIVE FREE, OFF-AIR UHF and VHF DIGITAL TELEVISION SIGNALS; CONNECTS TO TELEVISION USING EITHER COMPOSITE VIDEO OR 75_ RF CABLE; DOLBY DIGITAL DOWN-MIXED STEREO OUTPUT; CRYSTAL-CLEAR TV PICTURES; INCLUDES DEDICATED REMOTE and BATTERIES; DIM: 1.3"H X 5"W X 5"D
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Customer Reviews:
 Excellent DTV Converter November 26, 2008
Since the converter was $40 - completely covered by the government except for the tax - I was skeptical. However, the device has worked perfectly. Picture quality is good. Unlike other reviewers, I have never noticed it getting even warm. It does have a timer - mine is set to shut off after 4 hours. I would highly recommend this converter.
 Good box for the price November 22, 2008
Recieves all channels in the area perfectly, and keeps them even in low signal. Very small and convenient. Only works with antennas though, tried to use it on cable and the channel search didn't work. But since it wasn't made for that anyway, its a good converter box in all. and it DOES get very hot after long use. Sort of annoying but it doesn't affect anything.
It does convert... November 10, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this using one of the government coupons to upgrade one of my TV's that does not have a digital tuner built in. The short of it is that it does work; just not as good as I had hoped.
The positive is that the picture using the RCA outputs is good. Almost as good as a decent DVD player. It has an onscreen guide that will show you what is currently on a selected channel as well as what is on for the next few hours. The set up was easy using the onscreen guide and it found all the channels my other digital TV with the built in tuner found.
Now the bad. For some reason it has this kind of high-pitched buzz on every channel. It increases with the volume. It is there with both outputs and is incredibly annoying. It does get hot as noted in other reviews but not so hot as to pose a threat or hazard. The remote is terrible and is not always responsive and the unit takes a minute to boot up.
The bottom line is that this unit would work great for a TV in the kitchen or a guest room, but for your main TV, spring for a better unit. I am looking at the Samsung 260F for the living room.
Cheers!
 This converter is junk - JUNK October 28, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Got one of these using my coupon and it was defective out of the box - no picture and no sound. The company customer service is a joke - phone off the hook when they are suppose to be open and their web site doesn't allow you to send an email. This is a rip off company that is just trying to get the coupons and run. Don't waste your time or coupon. It does get very hot and if left plugged in, it is a fire hazzard.
 Be Wary... it could potentially kill you! October 24, 2008
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
I went out and picked up this beast from the local drug store using my government coupon to save some bucks.
It does work well, even giving me several channels I didn't have before... some cool features as well and easy to set up.
BUT...
It gets burning hot!!!!!!!
The first night the screen started glitching badly and I went over to play with the converter box. BURNING MFing HOTTT!!!!!!!!!
These idiots put the ventilation holes on the bottom! I've had to flip it upside down for better cooling to get it to be reliable.
It doesn't have an auto off like some other units; thus to avoid burning down my apartment building I have to turn it off manually when I leave the home.
Get a brand you've heard of.
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