Customer Reviews

Magnavox TB100MG9 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box, Silver

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I bought the Magnavox converter box and have had no difficulties in using it with two of my TVs. As a matter of fact, the digital signal is better on my HDTV with the converter box than without due to the low antenna signal in my area. Like with many of the antennas and converter boxes, I am guessing that the quality depends on where you live and the strength of the over-the-air signal.

The box works great, just don't loose the remote because there are no buttons on it. Power, channel, menu, etc....

I purchased two of these converter boxes. I would not recommend them to any friends. One is for my kitchen TV that is using a very large outside antenna, the other in my craft room, using a `rabbit ear' antenna, purchased from Radio Shack. Neither of the TV's is useful anymore. They do not hold a signal and at best only two stations per TV. I called FCC and they said, after my description, it was the fault of the boxes. I called Magnavox to see what their solution would be. They are SURE it is NOT their converter boxes but the fault of the antennas. It's a good thing I got them with a coupon; I would be VERY upset if I had paid cash! Wish they could be useful as a paper weight or some sort of wall art; for sure they cannot be depended on for catching the new digital signals.

I purchased this converter box, Magnavox TB100MG9, but not from Amazon. It is good if you get a good signal but I much prefer the Insignia NS-DXA1-APT which is purchased from Best Buy as it is their brand. The analog-pass-thru for the Magnavox sucks big time, not important after the February 17th 2009 switchover but you may as well say that there is NO analog-pass-thru on this box as it sucks that much. The Insignia model has far better analog-pass-thru, almost as good as the box not being there. The Insignia costs around $10 more at Best Buy but in my opinion, it is worth it.

I see some people had a lot of trouble with this unit, which makes me wonder about overall quality control. My experience was pretty positive. Setup was simple and my signal has been great. It's a no frills box: you have no buttons on the case, just on the remote (so don't lose it). You have five connectors on the back:

Audio Right
Audio Left
Composite Video
Ant In
Ant Out

The bad reviews would make me wary but I have nothing to complain about with mine.

I got this product recently for the $40 its a great buy.TV signal around my place is not bad so i get all the possible channels .The only bad thing about this converter is that you can not see the programing guide for all the channls at the same time.But you can select the different time frames on individual channels . I would reccomend ...

I didn't expect this product to be such a good buy at such a low price. I opened the box and less than 10 minutes later I was watching digital tv via my antenna. Everything is included and setup is quick and easy.

Was easy to set up out of the box. Instructions easy to follow. Works great. I would definitely recommend this unit.

I brought my box before the big change over and 1 day after the change over it stop working . Trying to talk or email Maxnavox about a replacment was and is a night mare. Please dont by the one's that Walmart sale you will be sorry!Buy any other brand but this one.

This is a good value. Pros: Easy and quick set-up.
Con: Has a lower audio output for the RF connection. Using the RCA output corrects this problem.