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RE: Thanks for the mini review. Some questions for you.

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AbeCollins

In Reply to: RE: Thanks for the mini review. Some questions for you. posted by Grundy on June 02, 2008 at 14:57:14

Zenith and Insignia (Best Buy) are the same boxes made by LG of S Korea. My local Radio Shack doesn't have anymore Zenith but Best Buy has Insignia.

I'll have to check if RS has the Digital Stream box. They have a couple GE models which from what I have read, are junk.

The box to get is the EchoStar TR40 which isn't out yet... maybe later this summer. Apparently this model will be priced right at $39.95 AND have a friendly multi-day Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that the others do not. But I like the idea of the Digital Stream being able to control the TV volume. Thanks for that tip.

My coupons expire in August so I have to get something before then.

Thanks for the tip on Digital Stream.

EchoStar TR40 / Sling DTV Box (Open in New Window)

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RE: Thanks for the mini review. Some questions for you. - Grundy 18:10:57 06/02/08 (1)
Yes, that is what I was waiting for, the EchoStar TR-40. I remember the EchoStar TR-50 looked even more interesting!

It seems to me the Zenith did something important that the Insignia could not do. Yikes, it has only been three months since I researched this crap and it is already damn near gone!
- I got the Digital Stream DTX9900 - AbeCollins 19:06:59 06/02/08 (0)
  Well, I went ahead and got the Digital Stream DTX9900 based on your comments and the fact that my local Radio Shack didn't have any Zenith models in stock or in the warehouse. Even the Digital Stream is back ordered but I should have it in about a week.
  
  I may also get the Zenith later if I can find one. But for now, it's the Digital Stream DTX9900.
  
  I'll be looking for a directional antenna that isn't too directional... something with more than a 45-degree beamwidth. This way, I should be able to point the antenna between the two main transmitting locations for my area. We'll see.

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