Apex DT250 DTV converter box gets reviewed

by Darren Murph, posted Sep 15th 2008 at 5:53AM

It's been awhile since we've seen a DTV converter box on the test bench, and while the Apex DT250 isn't anything extraordinary, we figured it prudent to pass along CNET's review and remind you that February 2009 is drawing ever closer. That being said, critics found that this box produces remarkably good image quality, and the S-Video output / analog pass-through were also smiled upon. Unfortunately, it managed to pull in fewer stations than rival boxes, and neither the bundled remote nor the EPG were top-shelf material. Still, if you're close enough to towers that signal strength won't be an issue, it may be worth looking at if you value stunning SD quality. Whatever that means.

Filed under: Reviews, Set-top boxes

Tags: Apex, converter box, ConverterBox, digital tv, DigitalTv, DT250, dtv, dtv converter, dtv converter box, DtvConverter, DtvConverterBox, review, reviewed

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James @ Oct 8th 2008 11:15PM

Why was the DT250 tested, when the replacement DT502 has been available since Aug 12th and has been updated with better reception and software?

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