I use my coupons one some of the ones that are available now. I had jumped the gun and ordered my coupons ASAP and didn't read the part about it expiring in only 90 days.
What were the ones that you got?
I have also ordered the
MicroProse MPI-500 and this is why:
I ordered this one because they are having a special of reduced price after the coupon of $19.99 and also offer FREE Shipping.
More important than that is that it uses the LG SoC that will be used in the upcoming Zenith DDT901 both with Analog PassThru.
Yes, I know the DTVPal also has PassThru and I need it in my area.
The MicroProse is easier to switch to PassThru mode then the Philco/Magnavox's menu based answer you place the box in standby mode by turning it off with the remote or pressing the power button on the box.
This LG based box also does not suffer from the
Zenith Audio Problem found in all boxes up until the APRIL 2008 model, other boxes based on LG still are suffering from the problem.
I like how this box has a lot of controls located on the box for when you lose your remote.
This box also has a External power supply and a ventilated metal case.
PSIP EPG's are slow in these CECBs so it is using the friendly Now/Next like Zenith.
It has most of the same menu functions as the Zenith DDT900 that has been getting great reviews and has been reporting the best sensitivity.
It allow manual channel add like the Zenith and also allows you to edit your channel list.
MicroProse is the only CECB that has a partnership with the Community Broadcasters Association (CBA)
www.DTVNow.org or
www.KeepUsOn.com
I don't think most consumers know how important Analog Passthru is.
It is designed for those like we who will still have Analog stations.
It is also designed for those in a all Digital market so they don't have to split their antenna signal to another device such as a VCR, DVD Recorder, etc.,
Boxes like both the DTVPal and MicroProse MPI-500 solve this problem and either one should be a good choice unlike a Digital only CECB.
Both also look easier to use especially for the elderly and who get lost in menus like what the Philco/Magnavox is doing.
For those
who’s NTIA coupons are set to expire I would recommend a MicroProse MPI-500
I should still have time to hold out for a DTVPal with my other coupon and really like the TVGuide EPG that comes with that one along with the having used the TVGuide EPG instead of a PSIP.
Programming search
Event timer
And more than a Now/Next for the current channel