So I don't have cable, I haven't had it for about 7 years now, why you might ask? Well for one I got tired of rates just going up all the time with no explanation, when I dropped my cable and cable internet I was paying a little over $100 per month for something I really didn't even use. The internet was a joke, sure it was fast at times, but it was very inconsistent. I also had numerous problems with even having internet, 10 to 15 days out of every month the internet was out for a few hours per day, and of course there was nothing they could do about it. I've since switched to Verizon DSL and have never had an outage, except of course when the power goes out, the speed is consistent and I'm very happy with it.

Anyway, as for having cable TV, well that again was hit or miss when it was even on, I was paying for digital cable etc and had 200 and some channels with really nothing on them, at least nothing that I was interested in. I've got three kids and most of the time when the TV is on it's tuned to PBS or we're watching one of our numerous DVDs or VHS tapes, yes I still have VHS tapes, many in fact. I figured why pay for something I don't use, so I dropped it altogether and got a decent antenna, it works fine to get over the air signals and I get the main channels. Next year of course there will be no more analog TV so I'm one of those people that have to get the DTV converter box, and since I got them I figured why not review them as I'm sure I'm not the only one out there without cable or satellite TV.

Today I'm taking a look at the Digital Stream DTX9900 Digital to Analog Converter Box, it's very small, inexpensive and seems to get the job done. You've got many choices out there now when it comes to DTV converter boxes if you need one, which one should you get?

I've got two different ones actually for review, two different brands with varying features between them, so continue on to learn more about the Digital Stream DTX9900 DTV Converter Box, and be sure to check back in a few days for my review of a Zenith branded converter box...

Digital Stream DTX9900 Digital- to-Analog Converter Box

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: Nobody!

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Digital Stream DTX9900 Digital- to-Analog Converter Box

Make the transition from analog to digital broadcasting with ease.

Price: $59.99 at Radio Shack

Model: DTX9900

What's in the box:

* Digital Stream DTX9900 Digital-to-Analog Converter Box

* Simple Universal Remote control

* User's guide

* Quick Installation guide

* RF cable

* AAA alkaline batteries (2)

Dimensions:

Product Height: 7.68 inches

Product Width: 1.34 inches

Product Depth: 4.13 inches

Product Weight: 0.9 pounds

General Features:

Model: DTX9900

Product Type: Converters

Enclosure Color: Black

Remote Control Features:

Remote Control Type: Universal

Technology: IR

Miscellaneous Features:

Supported Languages: English, Spanish

Inputs: 1 x "F" Plug(Antenna in)

Outputs: 1 x "F" Plug(To TV), 1 x RCA(Video), 1 x RCA(Audio)

Make the transition.

This digital-to-analog converter box from Digital Stream will help you make the transition from analog to digital broadcasting with ease. This converter box hooks up to your analog TV so you can receive over-the-air digital broadcasts. View more programming with the "sub-channels" available from many digital TV stations, and say goodbye to fuzzy analog channels. The transition is happening on February 17, 2009, so make sure you read below so you can be prepared when the transition happens.