For many people buying their first FTA HD receiver is a very frustrating experience. First, there are a ton of models and brands to pick from, then a lot of people say FTA stinks and that you should just stay with a service such as Dish network.

How are we to cut through all the noise and choose a HD receiver that is good?

Here are my three very best tips that I use whenever I’m buying tech stuff. Especially tech stuff that I don’t really understand or where there are a lot of different opinions.

Tip #1 – Always Check Online Reviews

This is the single best way to prevent disappointments when buying tech gear. Go to online stores such as Amazon.com and read all the reviews, negative and positive, to get a clear picture so you can make an informed decision.

I always read the positive and the negative ones and then decide for myself which gadget is right for me.

Tip #2 – Buy Three, Return Two

You can do this whenever you are not 100% sure what to get or cannot decide between just a handful of gadgets. This one exploits 100% Money Back, No Questions Asked type guarantees.

Okay here it is.

If you’re not sure which FTA satellite receiver to get, buy the three ones that get closest to your needs. Then test them at home and return the two you don’t want, or all three if none matches your criteria.

Tip #3 – Use Knock-Out Criteria

Instead of thinking in terms of wants, think in terms of “Don’t want”. Instead of being paralyzed by all the choices, knock out a lot of options with don’t-want criteria. Then use Tip #2 on the ones that survive the filtering process.

Whenever I tell a friend how I approach buying tech stuff they say I’m a little crazy. But trust me, I almost never end up with a gadget that I didn’t want or that I don’t enjoy.

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Posted by admin on July 16th, 2010 :: Filed under Satellite TV
Tags :: free to air, hdtv, receiver, satellite
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