So, as many of you know, soon, they will be switching over to digital TV signals (DTv)so if your television isn’t compatible with these signal formats yourself and millions of households will lose TV programming at midnight Feb. 17, 2009. You have two choices, either buy a new TV or purchase a digital-to-analog DTV converter box much like the MICROPROSE MPI-500 Digital digital to analog DTV converter box.

NOTE: You MUST have a valid NTIA $40 coupon code to purchase either of these Microprose MPI-500 DTV Converter Box at the reduced unit price.

MICROPROSE MPI-500 Digital to Analog DTV Converter Box
Product Details:

Easily Connects to almost any existing TV & Monitor Display
Coax RF Output and RCA Composite Video Output
Includes IR Remote Control, RF Coax Cable and RCA Cable
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
V-Chip Parental Controls and Lock-outs
Select menus and prompts in 3 Languages (English, French, Spanish)
Closed Caption
Favorite Channels Selection
4:3 and 16:9 Format Output
480i Resolution

Benifits:

Easy to install and auto-setup channels for quick and simple installation
Parental Safety, Closed Caption and other family friendly features
Provides improved display quality of incoming TV broadcasts
$40 savings for each NTIA Certified unit purchased.*
CE, UL and FCC Approved.
N.T.I.A. Certified Device*
MPEG2, V-chip, Dolby and ATSC patent Licensed product.
RoHS “Lead Free”

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NOTE: You MUST have a valid NTIA $40 coupon code to purchase either of these MaxMedia MMDTVB03 DTV Converter Box at the reduced unit price.

MaxMedia MMDTVB03 Digital Converter Box
The MaxMedia ATSC OTA (Off The Air) 1080i Reciever Box. This box down converts to 480 (analog) signal so that a standard CRT/Analog TV can recieve HD broadcasting.

In 2009 US ATSC Broadcasting will Cease the Analog Spectrum broadcasting.

Maxmedia’s box is Designed with the latest DTVB core engine and is in complance with US NTIA (Nation Television Institute Association)

MaxMedia is Dedicated to the DTVB (Digital TV Broadcasting) change-over timeline for the US, Canada, and South America Market in ATSC format.
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NOTE: You MUST have a valid NTIA $40 coupon code to purchase either of these Insignia NSDXA1 DTV Converter Box at the reduced unit price.

Insignia NS-DXA1 DTV Tuner Box
Product Features

Note: Coupon-eligible converter box; coupons can only be redeemed in store

Compatible with analog TVs with antenna-based broadcast reception

Converts digital TV broadcast signals to analog TV; displays digital TV at standard-definition (480i) screen resolution

Supports 4:3 TV aspect modes, including set by program, letterbox, cropped and squeezed; also supports 16:9 aspect modes, including set by program, 4:3, 16:9 and zoom

2-channel stereo audio support

Channel add, channel erase, channel skip, channel auto search, favorite channel and recall channel functions

On-screen trilingual (English, French and Spanish) menu display; English, French and Spanish audio options

Parental lock function helps keep children from being exposed to undesirable material

Other convenience features include electronic programming guide, program information, auto tuning, auto time setup, closed captioning and TV power on/off from remote

Inputs: 1 RF

Outputs: 1 composite video, 1 analog audio L/R, 1 RF

Includes standard remote with AAA batteries, RF/coaxial cable, stereo audio cable and composite video cable

ENERGY STAR compliant

Product Details

Product Height: 1-4/5″

Product Width: 8-1/2″

Product Weight: 1.7 lbs.

Product Depth: 6-2/5″

Compatibility: Most analog TVs with antenna-based broadcast reception

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NOTE: You MUST have a valid NTIA $40 coupon code to purchase either of these GE 22729 DTV Converter Box at the reduced unit price.

GE Smart Digital Converter Box
SKU: 22729
Price: TBA
Converts digital signal for use with non-digital TV.

Product Details:

Converts digital signal for use with non-digital TV. The GE Smart Digital Converter Box provides the easiest and most cost-effective solution to make your current television setup ready for the DTV transition. The converter box features an exclusive Smart Digital Antenna interface, which enables the box to work with the GE Smart Digital Antenna to automatically seek and lock the strongest over-the-air TV signal available. The box also works with existing outdoor or rabbit ear antennas, but may not work with Smart Digital Antennas from other manufacturers.

The GE Smart Digital Converter Box features an easy 1-2-3 step installation process, and meets federal standards for using the TV Converter Box Coupon Program*. The converter box not only converts the digital signal for use with your analog television, but also adds advanced features like Dolby Digital Surround Sound support, full television program guide with favorite show reminder, parental controls, sleep timer, selectable picture output, closed captioning support, and multi-language onscreen display. The GE Smart Digital Converter Box is easily controlled using the included full-feature remote, and comes with online and call-in customer support service.

Features:

Converts digital signal for use with non-digital TV
GE Smart Digital Antenna works with GE Smart Digital Converter Box to automatically seek and lock the strongest over-the-air TV signal available
Meets federal standards for using TV Converter Box Coupon Program
Easy 1-2-3 step installation
Supports Dolby Digital Surround Sound
Composite audio/video and channel 3/channel 4 output options
Parental controls
Full television program guide with favorite show reminder
Intuitive program menu
Sleep timer function
Selectable picture output: full screen, letter box & 4:3
Supports closed captioning
Selectable English, Spanish & French onscreen display
Online and call-in support

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EchoStar’s TR-40 over-the-air, digital-to-analog converter allows analog TVs to receive digital over-the-air broadcasts and comes with an onscreen setup wizard for easy installation. Other features include up to a seven-day electronic programming guide (EPG), program search, parental locks and VCR auto-tune timers. The box will be sold under both the EchoStar and Sling Media, Inc. brand names for $39.99 at retail, and can be purchased via the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program. The program provides U.S. households with up to two coupons, worth $40 each, toward the purchase of eligible digital-to-analog converter boxes, which includes the TR-40. Visit www.dtv2009.gov for more details.

EchoStar will also offer the TR-50 DVR digital-to-analog converter box that includes a digital video recorder, allowing customers to view, record and play back local over-the-air analog and digital broadcasts, including high definition. The TR-50 DVR offers all of the TR-40 features, plus closed captioning, reminder pop-ups for pre-selected programming, simultaneous output from HD and SD connections, as well as Ethernet, modem and USB connections to support additional functionality. Pricing for the TR-50 DVR will be established in the coming months.

The TR-40 is sampling now and will be available in limited quantities in March and unlimited quantities in June of this year. The TR-50 DVR will be available in July.

“While DISH Network has always offered 100 percent digital programming, we know there are still a lot of consumers who have analog TV sets and want to ensure they can continue to watch their favorite over-the-air programming without interruption,” said Mark Jackson, president of EchoStar Holding Corporation. “Our new TR-40 and TR-50 DVR digital-to-analog converter boxes leverage the award-winning technology we put into our suite of receivers, and will provide analog TV owners a TV viewing experience not unlike that offered by digital TV sets.”

Both boxes will be available for demonstration at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in the DISH Network booth #9021, located in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s main hall.

The Sling Media booth is #73106 at the Sands Convention Center.

About EchoStar Holding Corporation

EchoStar Holding Corporation (Nasdaq:SATS) is a publicly traded company that spans 25 years of superior technology in innovative software, DVR, connectivity, end-to-end systems, place shifting and volume pricing. EchoStar Holding Corporation operates two primary businesses: a digital set-top box business and a fixed satellite services business. The set-top box business designs, develops and distributes set-top boxes and related products for direct-to-home satellite service providers, including Sling Media. The fixed satellite services business is comprised of nine owned or leased in-orbit satellites and related FCC licenses, a network of seven full-service digital broadcast centers, and leased fiber optic capacity with points of presence in approximately 150 cities. Visit www.echostar.com for more information.

About Sling Media

Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Holding Corporation (Nasdaq:SATS), is the world’s leading digital lifestyle company offering consumer services and products that are a natural extension of today’s digital way of life. Sling Media’s product family includes the internationally acclaimed, Emmy award-winning Slingbox(tm) that allows consumers to watch and control their living room television shows at any time, from any location, using PCs, Macs, PDAs, and smartphones. For more information on Sling Media or the Slingbox, visit www.slingmedia.com.

This news release was distributed by PrimeNewswire, www.primenewswire.com

SOURCE: EchoStar Holding Corporation

EchoStar
          Media Contact:
          Francie Bauer
          720-514-5351
          Cell: 720-226-4242
          press@echostar.com 

          Sling Media
          Media Contact:
          Brian Jaquet
            650-293-8022
            Cell: 415-235-4844
            jaquet@slingmedia.com
          Product Information Contact:
            650-293-8640
            tr40@slingmedia.com

(VIA Echostar Press Release)

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So, as many of you know, soon, they will be switching over to digital TV signals (DTv)so if your television isn’t compatible with these signal formats yourself and millions of households will lose TV programming at midnight Feb. 17, 2009. You have two choices, either buy a new TV or purchase a digital-to-analog DTV converter box much like the Digital Stream D2A1D10 and the DigitalStream D2A1D20.

NOTE: You MUST have a valid NTIA $40 coupon code to purchase either of these DigitalStream at the reduced unit price.

Digital Stream D2A1D10 and the DigitalStream D2A1D20

Capable of receiving major and minor free HDTV off-air signals
CH. 3/4 output for analog conventional TV
Fully compliant with ATSC standards
Parental control (V-chip) and advanced Closed Caption
High quality composite video / L/R audio output
Remote control

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NOTE: You MUST have a valid NTIA $40 coupon code to purchase this Artec T3A at the reduced unit price.

Artec T3A Digital to Analog Convertor

Tunes And Decodes All 18 Approved ATSC DTV Broadcast Formats
Standard Definition NTSC 480i Output
Auto scan
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
V-Chip Lock (Parental Controls)
Close Captioning
Aspect Ratio Control In 4:3 And 16:9 Mode
NTIA certified, coupon eligible
One Screen Menu
CH3/4 RF Output For Conventional Analog TV Set
Signal Quality Indicator
Sleep Mode For Power Saving
Stereo Analog Audio Output
Multi-Language Support
Compact and Stylish Design
Full Operation by Remote Control

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The Philco TB100HH9 - DTV Digital-to-Analog Converter Box is an entry-level model that’s identical to the Magnovox TB100MW9 in features and specs. The step-up model, the Philco TB150HH9 DTV is with digital audio output via coaxial audio and smart antennae control to optimize reception (made by Philips).

NOTE: You MUST have a valid NTIA $40 coupon code to purchase this PHILCO TB100HH9 at a reduced price.

PHILCO TB100HH9

Composite audio/video outputs
SDTV-Tuner 480i
Supports V-Chip parental controls and digital closed captioning (V-Chip w Downloadable Rating)
Trilingual (English, French and Spanish) on-screen setup
Simple EPG
EnergyStar compliant
Includes remote control
NTIA certified, coupon eligible
Dolby-Digital,Stereo Audio
Composite Video Out
Package weight: 2.30lbs
Package dimensions: 17.1000?(length) x 8.6000?(width) x 22.9000?(height)

Accessories: Remote control, remote control battery, RF cable, AV cable. Input/output connectors include: RF (ch3/ch4), smart antenna connector, composite video and R/L audio

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The sweepstakes drawing will occur on March 14th, 2008. Best of luck to you ALL!

NOTE: You MUST have a valid NTIA $40 coupon code to purchase this Tivax STB-T9 at the unit price of $14.

Tivax Digital TV Convertor
[STB-T9]

Down-convert ATSC DTV/HDTV digital broadcast signals to standard definition analog signals
Fully complies with ATSC/Open Cable and MPEG-2 Standard
Auto scan
Supports EPG
Supports V-Chip parental control
Supports Closed-Captioning & EAS
Full operation by remote control
NTIA certified, coupon eligible
90 days factory warranty

Accessories: Remote control, remote control battery, RF cable, AV cable. Input/output connectors include: RF (ch3/ch4), smart antenna connector, composite video and R/L audio

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