Samsung DTB-H260F High Definition Terrestrial Tuner

★★★★☆
4.1

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

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Pros

  • Easy to install (41)
  • Great picture quality (40)
  • Fast connection (29)
  • Easy setup (26)
  • Fast setup (12)
  • Strong signal (12)
  • Improved audio/video (11)
  • Attractive design (10)
  • Durable (8)
  • Fine-tuning (8)
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Cons

  • Confusing / bad remote control (5)
  • Poor reception / weak antenna (4)
  • Difficult to hook up (2)
  • Poor design (2)
  • Slow onscreen guide (2)
  • 480i (1)
  • Constant change of aerial (1)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Digital channels only (1)
  • Doesnt work as described (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (53)
  • Living room (16)
  • Sports (12)
  • Movies (11)
  • Bedroom (9)
  • Office (7)
  • Small rooms (7)
  • Any where in the house (1)
  • Basic systems (1)
  • Brings in offair signals (1)
 
 
 

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Samsung brings you great flexibility for delivering FREE over-the-air digital television signals to a DTVready television or DTV-capable computer monitors. Award-winning Samsung technology easily tunes and decodes all 18 ATSC Table 3 broadcast formats. With the Samsung DTB-H260F, you can view HDTV, SDTV, and listen to Dolby(R) Digital 2.0 stereo or Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 surround audio through your audio system. Samsung solves output worries with a wide selection of output options including 1080i, 720p or 480p/i DTV formats, and connection options including HDMI (1), Component (1),Composite (1), Audio-Right/Left, Dolby(R) Digital Optical. Attractive styling and affordable pricing make the Samsung DTB-H260F a perfect solution.

On-Screen Signal Strength Indicator
Have the ability to view whether or not you are receiving a strong signal which may be affecting the quality of your on-screen imagery.
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Full Guide
To find your favorite programs or to see what is currently on and/or available, you will have access to a full guide
Wider

Mini Guide
For a short list and not to interfere with current viewing you can utilize the mini guide to check concurrent programming.
CCFL

Intuitive and Iconic Menu
Select the right settings to get the optimal picture.
SRS

Key Specs
  • Digital Terrestrial Receiver
  • 1080i/720p/480p/480i resolution
  • All 18 ATSC formats
  • HDMI,component, composite,S/PDIF(otpical)
  • High gloss, stylish design
  • Remote Control
  • Parent Control
  • Time zone setting
  • Intuitive signal strength indicator
  • Plug & play for easy setting
  • Channel info management
  • Specification Description
    Model DTB-H260F, DTB-H260F/XAA, DTBH260F
    UPC 036725145207
    Analog Audio Rear Output
    Component Video Rear Output
    Composite Video Rear Output
    Depth (Inches) 7.9
    HDMI Rear Output
    Height (Inches) 1.6
    On Screen Display Yes
    Optical Rear Output
    Remote Control Included
    S-Video Rear Output
    Tuner ATSC
    Tuner QAM
    Weight (Pounds) 3.3
    Width (Inches) 10.6

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    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

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    ★★★★☆
    4.0
    Useful product w/ limited applicability

    "The Samsung DTB-H260F is a high definition digital receiver that I researched for a long time before purchasing it. Pros: 1) the tuner is quite sensitive and will pick up many more digital tv stations than the government-approved converter boxes; 2) with a strong enough digital broadcast signal and the right equipment, you'll be able to receive gorgeous hi-def video with hi-fi 5.1 surround sound for free; 3) d..." Read Full Review »

    Jun 03, 2008 by mpm17268

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    ★★★☆☆
    3.0
    Good HD tuner with minor problems

    "The Samsung DTB-H260F picks up over the air signals fast through my outdoor antenna on the roof with a signal booster device I bought [...] a few years ago. I get all major channels (ch. 2,4,5,7,9,11,13...) and even the Tube, a music video station, which is usually got it from cable. However, the unit has some problems to display 720p on my Sharp wide-screen LC-26DA5U. I couldn't make it work even switching back..." Read Full Review »

    Jun 22, 2007 by TechGeek

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    Samsung DTB-H260F High Definition Terrestrial Tuner Review

    Useful product w/ limited applicability

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Strong Signal

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Bedroom
    • Living Room
    • Small Rooms
     

    "The Samsung DTB-H260F is a high definition digital receiver that I researched for a long time before purchasing it. Pros: 1) the tuner is quite sensitive and will pick up many more digital tv stations than the government-approved converter boxes; 2) with a strong enough digital broadcast signal an …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 3 2008
    mpm17268
    Waynesboro, PA
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    [6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

    Samsung DTB-H260F High Definition Terrestrial Tuner Review

    Most awesome 1080i HD picture over-the-air

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "If you have an HD TV or monitor that will handle 1080i and want to receive an HD picture FREE over the air on a good set of rabbit ears, from you local TV broadcasters, the image that this unit produces will absolutely blow you thru the back wall! I was so amazed at the picture quality that I cancel …"  Read Full Review »

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    Aug 19 2007
    Atridim
    Phoenix, Arizona
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    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    Samsung DTB-H260F High Definition Terrestrial Tuner Review

    Outstanding set-top box for HDTV

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Excellent reception
    • Strong Signal

      Cons

    • none

      Best Uses

    • Bedroom
    • Living Room
     

    "This device is designed to connect to a TV that doesn't already include a over-the-air (OTA) digital TV tuner (using the ATSC 8-VSB standard, vs. the analog NTSC standard). Digital set-top boxes (STBs) have been available for several years, but have been a very small niche market, because most peop …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Mar 1 2008
    SteveInWA
    Kirkland, WA
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    Samsung DTB-H260F High Definition Terrestrial Tuner Review

    Good HD tuner with minor problems

    ★★★☆☆
    3.0

      Pros

    • Crisp Picture
    • Easy Installation

      Cons

    • Frequent Pic Distortion
    • No On-Screeen HD Selectio
    • Poor HD Selection
    • Slow Connection

      Best Uses

    • Home
     

    "The Samsung DTB-H260F picks up over the air signals fast through my outdoor antenna on the roof with a signal booster device I bought [...] a few years ago. I get all major channels (ch. 2,4,5,7,9,11,13...) and even the Tube, a music video station, which is usually got it from cable. However, the un …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 22 2007
    TechGeek
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    Samsung DTB-H260F High Definition Terrestrial Tuner Review

    Good Product / First Abt Purchase

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Crisp Picture
    • Easy Installation
    • Fast Connection

      Cons

    • Loses favorites on rescan
    • No NTSC tuner

      Best Uses

    • Home
     

    "I am very pleased with this product. The ATSC tuner does a good job of pulling in stations. This has a 5th generation ATSC chip, although it is ATI and not LG. I haven't compared it directly to my LG 5th generation tuner, but I can't tell the difference in my casual observations. I was a bit dis …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 11 2007
    Psyclone
    Cedar Rapids, IA
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