If there is one thing we can count on when it comes to the digital transition for TV broadcasts next year, it’s that some folks will wait until the last minute to get a converter. Lots of us don’t need to worry because we have new TVs with digital tuners built-in, cable or satellite service. Your grandma on the other hand with the TV from 1970 and rabbit ears you need to worry about.

Sears and Dish Network announced today that the Dish Network DTVPal converter will be sold through Sears stores across the country. The little DTVPal box has lots of features like analog pass through so it will work before the transition and will still work with low power stations not making the switch to digital next year.

The box also features easy on screen set up menus, sure to make grandma and grandpa happy. The DTVPal is approved for participation in the government coupon program. The $40 coupon will take the retail price from $59.99 to $19.99. The converter also includes a remote and can control the TV volume too.

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