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Both my father and the box are functional, uncomplicated, and a joy to have around. This box is just what my 87 year old father needed to watch the news, the Wheel of Fortune, and an occasional Western.
Anyone had a luck getting a replacement.Because of the functionality and now the durability of the remote, I have to give this product two stars. My owners manual directs me to a "Funai" website where there is nothing about Philco products. I purchased three of these converter boxes in mid-April and already two of the remotes do not work. As already mentioned in this forum, if you don't have a working remote, the unit is inoperable.
Another one is on-screen program information. I want to mention couple of good features on this box.One it is power supply built inside the unit itself, not in power plug box. Remote control at least, looks and feels much better than the one, that comes with Philco unit. Information on this unit covers much more event/hours than information on the Zinwell box that I am tested together. If you lose the remote control or if it breaks this unit become useless. I am sattisfied with functionality, picture and sound quality, of this box.
I have also tested the Zinwell ZAT-970A converter box and I think it is little better box. This helps when you need to accommodate multiple equipment connected to electrical outlet (VCR, DVD player, sound system, satellite/cable box.). Reception is standard, not better than average. I don't know if there is replacement or compatible remote controls available on the market. This is good feature but it doesn't make this unit much more valuable for me because I don't watch TV too much and can't schedule viewing in advance. I think there are better converter boxes out there for even the lower price.
Major problem with Philco unit, is missing control buttons on unit itself.
It was better than I expected.I hooked it up to my Toshiba 32" tube TV and I can get all the HD channels which is so amazing.I do have an LCD and it is better but I am pleased with the tube
Listed in Consumer Reports. Since I received this converter my reception has improved and now I get channels I didn't even know existed.
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