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Samsung and their new low-cost over-the-air ATSC tuner - DTB-H260F

Over-the-air ATSC tuners can be pricey right now; with the exception of Radio Shack's cheap guy. Part of the reason is that not many manufacturers make one so competition is low. Samsung is one of the few companies that do in fact make these set-top boxes and they are moving to low cost tuners this fall. The DTB-H260F is going to retail for a low, low price of $179. While that isn't as cheap as we would like to see them, ($50-$75 range) it's a start. The analog switch-off is still a few years away and so we are willing to bet the farm that they will drop to that price eventually. This set-top box is a great value though compared to its older brother - SIR-T451. The newer one sports a HDMI port with an electronic programming guide. Not to shabby for $179.