Echostar TR-40 DTV Converter Box
Echostar’s TR40 Digital-To-Analog TV converter box is on the cutting edge of a new generation of digital tv converter boxes. Utilizing a powerful ATSC digital tuner, users can enjoy the clarity and fidelity of crisp digital picture and sound on their analog tvs, while still allowing Analog tv signal passthrough. This effectively makes the TR 40 one of the most versatile dtv converter boxes available today.
The Echostar TR 40 also offers a wealth of power features that surpasses the competition, such as a 7 day Electronic Program Guide(EPG) and a Auto-Tune timer, perfect for VCR recording of your favorite shows.
The TR-40’s dtv architecture is housed in an elegant and aesthetically pleasing wave box case, making it a complimentary addition to your entertainment center.
Retail Price: $39.99
Availability: June 2008
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Echostar TR-50 DTV Converter Box/DVR
The EchoStar TR-50 DTV Converter Box/HD DVR is one of most highly anticipated new electronic products of 2008. A bold combination of premium digital-to-analog converter box features and HD DVR features make the TR-50 the ultimate choice for digital tv viewing and Tivo like recording, without fees!
At the recent 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, the EchoStar TR-50 won a Best Of CES Award for the Home Video Category. As proclaimed by CES, the TR-50 is an HD DVR for the antenna crowd, a first in it's category.
The TR-50 is also priced at an amazing $59.99 according to circulating press. If the TR-50 lives up to it's promise, it may end up being a Tivo killer. Many TV afficionados are hedging their bets on the TR50, particularly because EchoStar, also known as Dish Network, already has award winning DVR technology up it's sleeve. Dish Network's VIP622 HD DVR was proclaimed as "better than Tivo." by Cnet's most demanding tech experts.
Rumor has it, the award winning HD DVR technology from Dish's DVR line has transitioned it's way into the TR-50.
Retail Price: $59.99
Availability: Summer 2008
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