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Technical sites about broadcast tv/antennas/reception
antennapoint - see exatly what direction your TV signals are coming from. Helpful to position your antenna.
DTV.gov - has general information on digital TV and a good reception map to show what channels you can get.
dtvforum.com - forums on antennas, digital TV, converter boxes, and more. Kind of technical though.
Titan TV - free online TV channel guide, including broadcast TV guides for your area! (In the "Channel Lineup" area, click "ADD", then click "Broadcast" and enter your zip code).
tvfool.com - has great TV reception maps and signal locators, and a very good but highly technical forum. If you want an attic or roof antenna, check out their reviews.
Set top boxes
For more links, go to the section on set top boxes.
Hand Brake - software for converting videos to play on your Apple TV.
Internet TV
aereo.com - watch live TV online, with recording capabilities! Not available in all cities.
tv.com - find your favorite TV shows online here.
Kylo.tv - this is an open-source browser that runs on your computer, but is optimized for viewing on a TV screen. Fonts are bigger and there is on on-screen keyboard.
Stores
The best online store specializing in HDTV antennas and converter boxes that I have found is Solid Signal. I ordered my new antenna from there and it arrived quickly and without any problems. They have a great selection.
If you need cables (HDMI, coax, etc.) check out Deep Surplus. They have amazingly inexpensive cables, adapters, and a lot of other accessories for video, audio and your computer. Don't pay the insane prices that retail stores charge for HDMI cables!!! How about a six foot HDMI cable for less than $4!! Retail stores can charge as much as $50 for these!!!
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