To bring this thread back to the original question, that being how to rate the
performance of the DTV converters on the market today, it would help to keep in
mind the following facts:

- Most of the stations broadcasting DTV signals today are using
temporary UHF frequencies at less than full power
- After the DTV transition, there will be a mix of VHF and UHF
frequencies in use, so depending on your market, you may need a VHF/UHF antenna
- If you haven't been watching UHF channels before and your DTV stations
will be on UHF, you may find your house coax/splitters needing attention. UHF
frequencies are much more sensitive to substandard wiring.
- There is no difference from an antenna/coax perspective between
analong and digital television. Anyone trying to sell you an HD unique
antenna/coax/splitter doesn't know what they are talking about.

Given all the above, drawing conclusions about the performance of a given DTV
converter (other than things like the GUI or remote) until after the switchover
is difficult.