Consumer reports previews Magnavox, Insignia Zenith digital tv converters

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Consumer Reports (March 2008) takes a look at 3 converter boxes and compares features.
They picked the Zenith among the 3 to recommend.
Takes a look at sensitivity, features and quality. Things that may or may not be important to you like do you have to use remote for most useful features or can some be accessed on the box.

from Consumer Reports.org:
Digital TV converter boxes: First Look
Previews of the Magnavox TB100MW9, Insignia NS-DXA1, and Zenith DTT900

Where to get coupons

To get your coupons, you can call a toll-free number, 1-888-DTV-2009, and give them your name and address. You can also visit a website, www.dtv2009.gov, to apply. The last day to request coupons is March 31, 2009, but there's no guarantee they’ll be available at that late date if funding for the program runs out. The coupons are good for 90 days, and the federal government is supposedly timing coupon distribution to coincide with retail availability of the DTV converters. Many leading retail chains, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Kmart, RadioShack, Sam's Club, Sears, Target, and Wal-Mart, have been certified to participate in the coupon program.