Digital Stream vs. Maganavox Converter Box

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Originally Posted by Console User

Of these two converter boxes which is the better of the two? Also, which brand of converter box does anyone recommend over another if any?

Thank You.

Definitely, it has to be the Digital Stream. They seem to be up there with the Zenith-Insignia and the higher line Channel Master.
The biggest negative with the Magnavox-Funai units is, they're totally dead in the water, without some kind of a remote control. Lucky thing is, most of the universal remotes, available today can be programed to operate DTV converters and access the set-up menu.
The first generation Magnavox converters, came with a remote control, that most found, hard to use. Also, they don't work as well, with less than a rather strong signal. The same is true, with the RCA's, GE's and some of the not-so-common makes.