beaups
join:2003-08-11
Hilliard, OH | Box Prices These box prices will be in the $50 range. I am already seeing quotes from China landed to the us in the mid 40's wholesale cost. Stripped down...per the coupon requirements they will have no hdmi, component video, none of that....just a 480i signal over a composite video port and a modulated port. The idea is to simply provide compatibility to older tv's. If you want a fancy OTA receiver you'll need to pay more $$$ and keep in mind the coupons from the FCC can NOT be used for these more expensive boxes. |
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 sabersawPremium
join:2001-08-21
Dayton, OH
kudos:1 | said by beaups:....keep in mind the coupons from the FCC can NOT be used for these more expensive boxes. Do you know this to be true for sure? I was waiting to get my voucher and use it towards a OTA HDTV rxer. Having an older HDTV with no HD OTA kinda stinks these days. Its worth having where I live now. Have been holding out on buying, betting that vouchers are coming. But of course knowing our government... some sweetheart deal with the PRC will make sure some "entity" over there gets filthy rich with this deal also. |
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beaups
join:2003-08-11
Hilliard, OH | Yes, the coupon is only for qualifying (ie stripped down) boxes. The FCC isn't subsidising any nice equipment. |
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