Update: See this post for further details about the DTVPal/Echostar TR-40.

A while ago, I detailed my thoughts about the available digital converter boxes in our area. After weighing the options, I decided on the Insignia NS-DXA1. It is a good unit, and I would recommend it to anyone with a coupon to redeem. For a closer look, you can read my review of the Insignia NS-DXA1.

But we still have one coupon left, so I thought I would see if the local options had changed at all.

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Earlier, I posted some of my thoughts about digital converter boxes.  There are only a few retailers in our area who will accept the converter box coupons, so the choices are limited to four units. I had already ruled out the RCA DTA800 and the Magnavox TB100MW9 for reasons detailed in my other post. This left the Insignia NS-DXA1 or the Zenith DTT900. Both are made by the same manufacturer and are said to be identical, so I felt that either one would be a good choice.

I chose the Insignia NS-DXA1, which is sold by Best Buy. Last week, I checked with the nearest store and they had plenty in stock. The final cost was $20 after using one of our converter box coupons. The cashier said that the boxes were flying off the shelves, but that they were having no problems keeping them in stock.

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