We know, this whole "digital age" is quite confusing, but what you're looking at above is one of the first Digital Transport Adapters (a Pace DC50X) doled out by Comcast. First and foremost, this box has nothing to do with the
impending analog shutoff of broadcast networks in February of next year; instead, Comcast (like many
other programming providers) is choosing to
push many
markets to "
all digital" in order to free up bandwidth currently hogged by analog stations. Enter the DTA, which is being used to allow older TVs to still receive channels without the need for a pricey HD DVR. Even the unboxer notes that it's pretty unimpressive, but check the gallery in the read link if you're so inclined.
[Thanks, cypherstream]
posted Dec 3rd 2008 12:48PM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Garst @ Dec 4th 2008 2:26AM
Does Comcast think they will get people to pay more than $40 (even over time via monthly fee)? That thing is hideous! And that's coming from a guy that has a VCR as media receiver and using a DTV Pal with when I'm on my computer which is in my bedroom. But I'm not stuck in SDTV Hell when I'm in my room; my computer monitor (T260HD) does a decent job as a HDTV when I'm not using it as a monitor. I do need to replace my Logitech x-530 computer speakers with a "real" surround sound system so I can also use the speakers with the TV.
rendezvous65 @ Dec 4th 2008 3:10AM
The Cisco and Moto ones are much better looking.