GE 24775 Quantum HDTV Antenna by GE
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Digital camera reviews of GE 24775 Quantum HDTV Antenna
Digital camera Review: Succesful
Summary: 5 Stars
This was actually requested from a friend who lives in Mexico City so it must be really really good.Digital camera Review: The Search is Over... Thank Goodness...
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent a couple of days researching and purchasing antennas and was on my way to giving up. I started off purchasing the RCA-Indoor Off-Air HDTV Antenna from Best [...], because the customer reviews on Best Buy and Amazon were pretty impressive. I eagerly brought my rabbit ears home, only not to get one channel. Upon moving my TV everywhere but outdoors, I scanned my antenna for the umpfteenth time, and didn't get not one channel. I promptly returned the rabbit ears to the Best Buy store, and decided to do a bit more research.
I ran across a pretty educational website, [...], where they say that we're better off with outdoor antennas rather than indoor. They also mentioned that if rabbit ears don't work in your home, chances are amplified indoor antennas will not work either. They recommended the Antennas Direct 91XG Uni-directional HDTV Antenna and the Terk HDTVO Amplified HDTV Antenna based on my area... both are outdoor antennas. So, I thought I'd settle on an outdoor antenna even though I lived in an apartment. I talked to a knowledgeable friend who told me that my outcome might be the same with the outdoor antennas depending on the interference around me. I was sooo frustrated. I almost felt like succumbing to cable. But, my internals wouldn't let me do it.
I trudged back out to the stores, first to Radio Shack where the prices were not to my liking, and then to Target. I figured I'd give indoor antennas one more try. They had very little to choose from. So, I blindly snatched a GE Amplified Indoor Quantum Antenna.
The installation was quick and simple. I turned on and configured the settings on my TV, so that it would scan for channels. I had no ambition for success. But, behold! My TV scanned 20 channels! I didn't need anymore than that. All the channels were perfect! I didn't have to adjust the GE antenna for any of the 20 channels! Each channel I turned to were perfect and crisp!
I must admit, this bland looking antenna does not blend in with my decor. But, who cares?! It works and I'm sticking with.
My meager advice: Learn as much as you can about digital antennas. The education will help you make excellent choices. Please visit the website I mentioned ([...]). But, take all of these reviews, including expert reviews, with a grain of salt. Choose a digital antenna based on where you live, not just on reviews. Take apartments into consideration (What floor you live on, how many taller buildings...) It's all about the geography versus the nearby or distant stations.
Not once during my research did I read anything about the GE Amplified Indoor Quantum Antenna. Instead, I was going with what the experts and other customer's experienced. But, the one they didn't mention is the one that worked for me.
Do your research, and get the one that's tailored to your geography. I wish you success in your digital antenna search!
Digital camera Review: The best you'll get for free TV
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing is much better than my Terk indoor amplified antenna.
Live 46 nautical miles from the antennas. After some directional setup guidance from antenna web dot com, I set the panels in a way that I get nearly every available channel all the time. For those who say they only get 2/3 of the available channels, I'd bet they'd only get half with another antenna.
The tri-fold design essentially eliminates the need for "turning the rabbit ears".
No indoor antenna compares to an outdoor antenna, but I've been surprisingly thrilled with this one. No more getting up to turn.
CON: Bright blue LED doesn't turn off. I had to put a sticker over it.
Digital camera Review: This antenna doesn't work
Summary: 1 Stars
This antenna doesn't work for *(&^%. It gets less channels than my old rabbit ears. A complete waste of money.Digital camera Review: Very good with one major exception
Summary: 3 Stars
the thing is much smaller than I realized, so tucking it behind the TV was easy. The quality is good, I'm in the suburbs but getting strong signals, so I'm happy. What I am not happy with is that the device seems to stop receiving the NBC signal for some reason. A quick restart of the antenna (cut then restore power) fixes it, but this is a frustrating inconvenience.
The blue "on" indicator light on the front is actually REALLY strong, you won't want to be looking at it while watchign tv or it will be very distracting. Tuck it in an entertainment center and it can act as a nightlight!