Apex DT250A Digital Converter Passthrough Review

Not at all as advertised, did not have the cables to connect to the TV as shown online and the remote control as shown in the picture. But the most frustrating thing was that it was broken, the connector on the back that connects to the TV was almost completely ripped out. I was very dissatisfied with this purchase and will not be making another purchase in the near future. This was a complete case of false advertising and I was a good buyer, I've bought several converters in the past but none…

This unit was purchased from ECV Plus Inc to have a backup on hand should the Apex DT250A connected to my TV fail immediately. I say "inevitable" because I've tried nine models of this model since broadcasters went digital, and each of them lasted less than a year before failing. The old unit failed earlier this week. I opened up the new device ("Condition: New - BRAND NEW SEALED" as stated in the product description) and connected it to the TV, and. Nothing. No picture or sound. The device…

I don't usually write reviews but I think this one might put others off buying these boxes. My box actually lasted more than 4 months, but when it decided to stop, it was difficult to troubleshoot. There is a troubleshooting section in the user guide, but my problem was that the device turned off and stayed off, the power button turned red (instead of green, indicating the device was working). I've tried all the suggestions in this section but no luck. There isn't much information on the…