Sunkey SK-801ATSC Digital Converter Box

by SUNKEY

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 15.2 x 7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001KP7D8G
• Item model number: SK-801ATSC
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,467 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #46 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > Analog-to-Digital (DTV) Converters

Product Description

Digital ATSC compliant converter box with analog pass-thru.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, but cheaply made, December 30, 2008

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Truth Teller "Truth Teller" (Cranberry Twp., PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunkey SK-801ATSC Digital Converter Box (Electronics)

I just received two of these devices and tested one of them. It seems to work well. Auto channel scanning is fast. You can also manually scan individual channels. It has a signal meter which is useful for antenna aiming. And you can choose how to display widescreen pictures (squished to 4:3, letterboxed, or zoomed).

The device has a plastic case, with very small cooling holes on top. I would worry about how long it will last with possibly inadequate cooling. Also, the remote control has a very flimsy battery cover. It has already begun to crack after opening it only twice.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sunkey SK-801ATSC is JUNK !!!!!, June 20, 2009

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P. Bruley "Father of 8" (MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sunkey SK-801ATSC Digital Converter Box (Electronics)

My 1st one lasted about 1 month & died. Sent it back for replacement. The second one lasted about 1 month then it died too.

Don't buy a Sunkey SK-801ATSC there is a major flaw in the design. These units are nothing but trouble.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't use your coupon on this one!, August 23, 2009

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Research Maven - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunkey SK-801ATSC Digital Converter Box (Electronics)

We bought this converter box in June and it completely died out on us two weeks ago (Around August 14th). So it lasted about 2 months. We tried unplugging and plugging everything back in. All that happens is the red standby light turns on for about 3 seconds and then shuts back off. Everytime we try to turn it back on, the converter box is hot to the touch! As if it permanently overheated. Definitely not worth spending your DTV Coupon/money on!