- In this report
- Overview
- Buy a converter box?
- Subscribe to cable TV?
- Buy a digital video recorder?
- Buy a new HDTV?
- More DTV resources
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Option 3: Digital video recorders
New DVRs will tune in digital signals
Converter boxes and pay-TV services aren't the only ways to survive the change to digital TV transmissions.
Many DVRs and DVD recorders have built-in digital tuners that can act as the converter for your television set. (Some recorders have no tuner of any kind.) While this may not be the most cost-effective solution to the transition, if you were in the market anyway it makes sense—you get your digital signal and the ability to record programs for later viewing.
Buying Advice
Many DVRs and DVD recorders have built-in digital tuners that can act as the converter for your television set. (Some recorders have no tuner of any kind.) While this may not be the most cost-effective solution to the transition, if you were in the market anyway it makes sense—you get your digital signal and the ability to record programs for later viewing.
Buying Advice
- Shop around for the best price. Devices with tuners range from $180-$300. Note that the converter box coupon cannot be applied
to this purchase.
