The analog-to-digital TV converter box currently being sold by Dish network is called the DTVPal, and it has received a nice review from at least one source.
The reviewer seemed most impressed with the DTVPal’s electronic program guide, which offers several days of data. Not having any experience with these analog-to-digital converter boxes myself, I was not even aware the 
program guide was an option.
My HDTV set receives digital signals as well as my Dish Network VIP-622 DVR, but neither of them seem to have the ability to provide a program guide for over-the-air digital TV signals, like the DTVPal seems able to do.
The DTVPal is one of many brands of converter boxes that will be required by anyone who uses a TV connected to a conventional antenna to receive local over-the-air TV broadcasts. In February, 2000, all TV signals will be switched to digital mode and all the older analog sets will not work without a converter box.
Television viewers that have cable or satellite TV service will not have to purchase a converter box.
Check out the DTVPal review here.
DISH Network Detroit, Michigan
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