Doug Lung reports:
Digital Stream has obtained the first NTIA approval for an ATSC digital-to-analog set-top converter box. The converter will be available at major retailers starting in January 2008. NTIA found the two Digital Stream converters, D2A1D10 and D2A1D20, met all of its requirements, are RoHS-compliant and exceed Energy Star requirements. The suggested retail price for the converters was estimated to be $69.99. ...
Link: TVTechnology. Thanks to John Shutt on the OpenDTV list for this tip. There are no pictures or specs available on the Digital Stream web site other than the press release linked above.
Also see Steven Sande's, Radio Shack to stock DTV converter boxes. Link: Digital TV Facts. Remember, folks, that these subsidized boxes are designed to make your existing analog television work with the new digital standard. They are not designed to permit you to view HD programming in high definition on your new HD monitor.
And also see Steven's NTIA announces DTV transition initiatives, where he writes:
... That ... would seem to suggest that Best Buy will participate in the government’s DTV converter box coupon program. I hope Geek Squad will offer installation help to consumers who need it—hands-on, in-home help remains a crucial missing piece of DTV transition efforts to date. ¶ People can debate whether the government and the television industry are doing enough to accomplish a seamless DTV cutover, but the partnerships already developing are cause for optimism. ...
Link: Digital TV Facts. --Dennis
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