Somewhat YMMV since some Radio Shack managers won't allow usage of two coupons on an item.
I just bought two boxes and used two of each coupon all on the same receipt. My total was $21.52 after California tax (7.75%). Mine have a manufacture date of July, 2008, in case that makes a difference to anyone.
As a bonus, two new $10 off $40 coupons (good until 9/28/2008) printed out!
I did a title search for DTT901 and couldn't find anything (which surprised me!) Sorry if this is a repost.
Update: Easier deal (Only $40 NTIA coupon required) at Kmart described here.
I know nothing about how to determine what is a good tuner converter box, but I'd like to get a couple for use in the RV or other place w/o cable. Any comments from people who have this box?
orangespot said: I know nothing about how to determine what is a good tuner converter box, but I'd like to get a couple for use in the RV or other place w/o cable. Any comments from people who have this box?
I use this at home, so can't comment on an RV environment.
But 901 's one of the more reliable box with a few unique features that others dont' have. One is, it remembers the Zoom setting for each and different channel. So you can set Ch4 to 16:9, and Ch7 to 4:3, and it will always remember it when you switch back and forth. You can't find other boxes with this feature easily.
Another thing is, this box runs cool. It is hardly warm at all as you use it. You can't say the same with other boxes that people recommend to you. So quality wise, it seems better designed.
And it's picture quality is well regarded as one of the best.
If you want a reliable box, this is the one to get.
orangespot said: I know nothing about how to determine what is a good tuner converter box, but I'd like to get a couple for use in the RV or other place w/o cable. Any comments from people who have this box?
Edit 8/27/2008: I just hooked these up, one to a TV with "rabbit ears" the other to a TV with an attic/roof (in the attic) antenna. Set up was VERY easy. I'm getting 56 channels on each TV! A few of the channels require me to adjust the rabbit ears to get them to come in, but these happen to be channels in which I have no interest. Channel 2 (CBS) has always come in fuzzy over the air, and comes in clear using the converter box (which is what I expected after reading other comments about these boxes).
My local RS did not accept the Entertainment book coupon with the $40 converter coupon so this is YMMV. Purchased the converter box just the same since my coupons were expiring.
kirio925 said: My local RS did not accept the Entertainment book coupon with the $40 converter coupon so this is YMMV. Purchased the converter box just the same since my coupons were expiring.Actually, NO Radio Shack WILL. The OP either has misinformation, or is a complete fluke. One thing's for sure, you'll need an override at the register with manager approval. And if you want to argue about $10, go for it, and good luck.
hpmoon said: kirio925 said: My local RS did not accept the Entertainment book coupon with the $40 converter coupon so this is YMMV. Purchased the converter box just the same since my coupons were expiring.Actually, NO Radio Shack WILL. The OP either has misinformation, or is a complete fluke. One thing's for sure, you'll need an override at the register with manager approval. And if you want to argue about $10, go for it, and good luck.
Actually, I called and asked before going. The sales person asked the manager, who wasn't sure, and said to "try it" and if the register took it, he'd allow it. The sales person had to try a few things to get it to work, but no manager override was needed unless she did that without having to get the manager. So yes, it is YMMV.
I had emailed Radio Shack and asked about the policy before going. Here's their response:
We apologize for any confusion. If neither of the coupons states, "can not be used with other promotion or discount", then you will be able to use both. If you are not able to use both on the website order, please call Customer Relations at 1-800-843-7422 and they will help you to use the coupons. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have additional questions, please visit our online Help Desk. Thank you again for contacting us.
I got the response after making the purchase, and I don't remember the wording on the $10 off $40 entertainment book coupons.
TheDealNazi
Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 11:58p
Just checked and the wording on the Entertainment coupon is "May not be combined with any other discount offer". But in my opinion, that usually means a Radio Shack sale or coupon. If RS is getting the full $40 from the govt, why shouldn't they honor their own discount coupon?
I used the entertainment coupon and the $40 gov coupon at the Radio Shack in Irving TX and they didn't say a word about it. It scanned fine and I ended up paying $9.99 + tax. The register even printed out another $10 off $40 coupon to use on a future purchase. They didn't have the zenith though. They carried the digital stream dtx9950, which I actually like better than the zenith.
I was told that with the $10 off $40, govt coupon, and one box, the total was not over the $40 min for $10 off $40. Then asked if I bought 2 boxes, would that get me over the minimum (which it would). They said $10 off $40 cannot be combined with any other offers. Didn't make sense to me, but no go at the local RS.
TheDealNazi said: Just checked and the wording on the Entertainment coupon is "May not be combined with any other discount offer". But in my opinion, that usually means a Radio Shack sale or coupon. If RS is getting the full $40 from the govt, why shouldn't they honor their own discount coupon?
I look at the NTIA "coupon" as more of a gov't voucher than a coupon since the NTIA is giving the vendor $40. It's kind of like using a gift card for part of the payment, and your credit card / check / cash for the rest.
In my case, the salesperson was nice enough to use the $10 off $40 coupon before the NTIA coupon, thus avoiding the "not over $40" issue.
RonR said: orangespot said: my govt coupon expired. Has anyone had any luck getting them replaced? Expired coupons cannot be replaced.
They go by address. If you have a nice neighbor that doesn't need them, you can order two more for that address.
Edit: Since you said coupon (singular), I think you can order a second coupon.
acacia1731
Member
posted: Aug. 31, 2008 @ 2:58p
No luck at two different stores in Ohio - wouldn't combine coupons. And, neither carried the Zenith anymore because they "couldn't keep it stocked" due to popularity.
A manager from one of the stores said she couldn't combine the discounts because "Radio Shack, Best Buy, and WalMart already paid the government to cover the cost of the $40 credits."
aggadot
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 3, 2008 @ 1:45p
Just tried to buy the DTT901 at three different Radio Shacks in MA. They all said that it was discontinued after only one week in their stores. They are now carrying the Digital Stream 9950. Does anyone have any feedback on that unit?
DS 9950 is very decent. I'd say it's almost the same as Zenith in terms of features (APT, Favorite). Though it lacks the Zoom per channel that Zenith has. But the remote has bigger buttons, so some might like it better.
dc
Charter Member
posted: Sep. 3, 2008 @ 4:26p
if you want the zenith box and don't mind paying ~$20 after the $40 coupon, Circuit City carries the dtt901's and bestbuy carries the rebranded insignia version. the insignia is identical to the zenith but with a 90day warranty instead of the 1yr.
I found DTT901 and DTX9950 at my local RS. Either one $59.99
I'm still researching to see which one to buy. I found in a blog that DTT901 is available with April and May builds. According to the poster, April builds are the same as DTT900, which has a sound quality issue. The May build is supposed to correct the sound issue.
Decisions...decisions.
I'm going to KM today to see if I can find any DTT901 with May build.
bping2 said: I found DTT901 and DTX9950 at my local RS. Either one $59.99
I'm still researching to see which one to buy. I found in a blog that DTT901 is available with April and May builds. According to the poster, April builds are the same as DTT900, which has a sound quality issue. The May build is supposed to correct the sound issue.
Decisions...decisions.
I'm going to KM today to see if I can find any DTT901 with May build.
The labels on the DTT901 boxes that I recently bought at Radio Shack say "July 2008" just above the serial numbers. I don't have any issues with the sound, but I'm not sure what the "sound issue" was.
cyclerJim
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 11, 2008 @ 1:40p
A few days ago I bought a DTT901 at Radio Shack and they charged me $4.20 tax. Today I bought one at Circuit City and they only charged $1.20 tax. Stupid me for buying the first one at Radio Shack, they charged tax on the full price.
I could have had $3.00 more in my pocket if I bought both at Circuit City...............Live and learn.
The DTT901 is so much better than the Magnavox I have. That was another mistake.
hoangbao081179
New Member
posted: Sep. 11, 2008 @ 8:03p
I have one 40$ coupon for this TV Converter box but i will not use it because i'm only stay in US for a few months. Anybody really need it, please PM to me, i'll give this to the first person (sorry but i have only one).
********************************************************** My card was given to edwardray who was the first person sent PM to me.
george2001 said: bping2 said: I found DTT901 and DTX9950 at my local RS. Either one $59.99
I'm still researching to see which one to buy. I found in a blog that DTT901 is available with April and May builds. According to the poster, April builds are the same as DTT900, which has a sound quality issue. The May build is supposed to correct the sound issue.
Decisions...decisions.
I'm going to KM today to see if I can find any DTT901 with May build.
The labels on the DTT901 boxes that I recently bought at Radio Shack say "July 2008" just above the serial numbers. I don't have any issues with the sound, but I'm not sure what the "sound issue" was.
The sound issue had to do with the box "clipping" the sound or making it sound low.
Unfortunately my KM only carries a Magnavox brand, although they still sell at $49.99
I ended up going to Radio Shack and getting a DTT901 (it was also a July 2008). I ended up paying $20 plus tax on the $59.99
I see more HDTV channels than what I can get from the tuner in my 42" Panasonic. Maybe it's location in the house or the antennas that I am using. The DTT901 is crisp very easy to use.
Kingsbarn
Member
posted: Sep. 23, 2008 @ 7:10p
I bought Zenith DTT901 from RadioShack and used $10 coupon (Paid $9.99 + Tax). Salesperson was very nice and did not ask any questions.
pufreak9
Member
posted: Sep. 29, 2008 @ 12:20p
Has anyone else had a problem with Radio Shack not accepting the government coupon with the Radio Shack coupon? The store in Noblesville, IN would not accept it.
Last night I bought this unit using $40 NTIA and $10 off $40 coupon from entertainment book. To my surprise when they rang the barcode for the unit, it automatically deducted $10 (as some kind of gift card).. so the price before all the coupons was 49.99. They did charge me tax. So, the final price was 3.81
I will go there again on the weekend to buy one more unit.
tweak1488
New Member
posted: Jan. 6, 2009 @ 3:10p
If your coupons haev already expired and you live in a house (NOT an APT) then you can go up to the govt website for the coupons and order more just by putting in your street address and putting in "1a" on the apartment number portion. I just received two more govt coupons by doing this because mine had expired so this method is tried and true.
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