Re: Digital Stream HDTV receiver problems

On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 17:14:54 +0000, DanR wrote:

> I live in St. Louis and it seems that there are no HD receivers anywhere in
> town. All the Best Buy stores are out. All the CompUSA stores are out. Now all
> the Circuit City stores are out. Wal-Mart has none locally but has an RCA unit
> to order for $388. Seems like a lot of money. The Digital Stream by Pro Brand
> was $230 and various reviews I've read today say it is an "entry level"
> receiver. Is this scarcity typical for HD receivers around the US?
> I'm really amazed at these prices. I used to think 'how complicated can a TV
> tuner be' but I suppose all the scaling they must do makes them technically
> complicated and thus not too cheap. (I'm new to HDTV)

Buy.com had the RCA ATSC11 on sale for $109 about a week ago. I ordered
one and it works great. Yes, that's the same one Walmart and other places
want $388 for.:-) It shipped out of OKC and I got it the next day. I just
hate going shopping anywhere except on line.
Must have had a big run on them, They;re up to $129 now. And Temporarily
Sold Out.

http://www.buy.com/retail/Product.asp?sku=202041205&adid=17662

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