Philips SDV2780 TV Indoor Antenna (Black)

This was an impulse buy as I haven't found much information on TV antennas and nothing specifically about what will work best after the switch to digital. It was fast and easy to set up and it did give me more channels right away. Some channels that I got on first installation now no show as no signal, and people walking around in the unit above me can still affect reception, but much less.

Considering I watch maybe 1 hr of Tv per week, I really did not wish to pay for cable or satellite. But still once in a while you want to watch the news or something..so, I attached this 18-dollar wonder.

I switched the TV from cable to antenna, ran the autoprogram, and now am getting about 7 channels - including 3 PBS stations, and that is really what I want. I am also pulling in Fox 5 from DC, another DC station( Ch.20), and intermittently Fox 45 from Baltimore.

I was expecting to pull in Ch 11 NBC from Baltimore, but I live in a ground-level apartment with other buildings and trees and hills all around me.

All in all, good enough to occasionally turn the TV on while you eat. In my case I would probably not get better reception with an antenna that costs twice as much. The channels that DO come in have a very clear picture, especially MPT-HD.

And hey, no cable bill....


Update 24hrs later: picked up WHUT from DC, both SD and HD. Picture coming in crystal clear on HD ( I have a 720p set, but still..).

This product significantly improved my reception compared to my old antenna, which was pretty good. Set-up could not have been easier and you eliminate those cumbersome rabbit ears. I also used this antenna to set up a new Haier portable tv. It programmed in the channels that the built-in antenna (of the Haier) could not pick up.
Definitely a great value for the price.

I had been using an old set of rabbit ears with the hoop.
Reception was OK. When I got this product I was amazed at how much clearer many of the local, low power channels were. I live in an urban area so I don't know how good this would be in rural areas. Great product!

Very nice antenna. I had exactly like this one for ~5 years already using it with my computer HDTV first Telemann PC card, and later DVICO Fusion USB tuner. Now I got one for my new HDTV downstairs. Works great for my location (5-10 miles from transmitter antenna). I get 17 medium to strong signals of uncompressed HD TV signal. FREE! That's more than enough for me. Comparing to any satellite and cable, and even dish - this (over the air) is the BEST HD quality you can get!

Oh, and by the way, there is NO such thing like "HDTV Antenna". Some advertise it like if it is something "special" about their product - but it is all lies. They are praying on uninformed people and messing up all concept. If you have your old indoor, or outdoor TV antenna, it will work just fine with your new HDTV LCD or Plasma!!!!!! Signal may be weaker than Analog TV, or coming from different direction, and you may need to upgrade to antenna with higher sensitivity (more those cross elements on it) But TV ANTENNA IS JUST ... AN ANTENNA! If signal is strong enough - you even can use piece of aluminum, or copper wire, it will work!

So, this one is good for most city dwellers and even for suburbia people (like me). It is safe to get it. It works. And Quality of HD TV will be the best available.

Did I mentioned that those HD TV channels are FREE? ... Yepp, they all FREE!