Get The Best HDTV Converter or Set Top Box

First of all, there are 2 kinds of converter box out there.

Standard Definition Digital Converters:

Which receive only standard definition or SDTV signals and output them to your TV.

HDTV Converter:

Which receive BOTH Standard and High Definition TV signals and output them to your TV.

Many people will say "Well, it's not worth connecting a HDTV or SDTV converter to your old TV..."

I have heard this many times from people who have been shopping for Converter Boxes in stores, and the sales folk are telling them this.

But, try it!

It works fine, at least until you can afford a new Flat Panel...

BTW
If you do opt for a new flat panel, make sure it has a built in high definition tuner...