How to choose a TV box?

[fuklin]

A variety of markets makes it possible to choose among dozens of models. It is important to know how to choose a TV set-top box for digital television, which is suitable for TV and can last for several years.

Connectors To connect the set-top box to the TV, both devices must have suitable connectors. These can be RCA or SCART connectors, typical of older TVs, as well as modern HDMI. If a suitable set-top box does not have the correct connector, an optional adapter can be used.
Screen resolution. Modern consoles are able to broadcast a signal in HD or Full HD resolution. Standard definition television SDTV is already in little use and is gradually going out of fashion.
Additional features. A digital set-top box can perform several functions, in addition to receiving and transcoding a signal. Among the additions include the possibility of delayed viewing and even recording the transfer to an external medium connected to the USB port of the set-top box. It is worth emphasizing that standard TV receivers are not equipped with Internet access and receive a signal either through an antenna cable or from a remote antenna.
Internet and TV. Many urban Internet providers provide users with the ability to watch TV over the Internet, and this television is called IPTV. This means that if the provider has problems with the Internet, then in your house there will be no TV. But with this connection, you get 50 or more channels in excellent digital quality.
IPTV function. It can also be used in media consoles on Android through special applications. In such consoles, the application also has an Internet browser. Such devices are connected to the Network via the built-in Wi-Fi module or via the LAN input using a twisted-pair network cable.

[kleoRAT]

The information is very helpful. It's just that anyway, it is impossible for an ordinary person to choose a television set-top box at once. For example, I want to buy such a device, for example, but I don’t know where to find these characteristics and how to navigate

[stellaSSI]

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