DTVPal is Here
DISH Network's contribution to the digital TV transition arrived Thursday.
The company known for its satellite TV platform said its DTVPal digital-to-analog converter box is now available for purchase nationwide. Consumers can get the details at www.dtvpal.com or by calling 1-888-638-9912. The DTVPal qualifies for the converter box coupon program from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
The box sells for $19.99 after the $40 government coupon is applied. The price without the coupon is $59.99.
The DTVPal includes an analog pass-through feature, which allows for the reception of both analog and digital signals. It's an ideal situation given that many stations are low power and are not required to switch to digital by February 2009, DISH said.
Additional items include a setup wizard, electronic program guide with up to seven days of program listings, parental controls, program search, auto tune timers for program recording on a connected VCR, closed caption support, a remote control, and signal strength screen pop-ups that can troubleshoot lost signals.
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