Question 1

does this work on any analog TV

Accepted Answer

Yes, it would even work on a TV from the 1950s with the addition of an inexpensive 75-ohm to 300-ohm adapter.

Question 2

Will this box work with verizon fios, so i don't have to rent a box from verizon?

Accepted Answer

This box will only allow you to watch over the air (OTA) broadcasts from TV broadcasters in your area. It will not replace your cable provider's box. There are cable-only stations that you will not be able to receive such as Fox News Channel (not your local Fox affiliate), MSNBC, The Golf Channel, ESPN, and all of the premium movie channels.

Question 3

Can this box work with the old fashioned rabbit ears?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

You don't need a special antenna for digital television — although some stores will tell you that you need a special "HD" antenna.

Those people are full of crap.

You can keep using whatever antenna you were using in the 1990s!

(I use a decades-old roof antenna, and it works great.)

However, if you use an old antenna, it's probably best to have an antenna that has a wire ring in the middle, not just the two telescoping "rabbit ears."

Question 4

How big of a hard drive will the handle?

Accepted Answer

point is that these days a 1/2 TB SSD is rather affordable.  If you get a 1/2 TB M.2 with the USB case that matches the technology (there are SATA M.2 and NVME types) of the drive, you will get reasonable recording performance and the USB drive setup would require low power well within the tuner's capability. On Amazon I have found reputable drive for under 40 USD and the correct USB case for 11 USD ....

ASIN	B07Z5RGLK6
Audio Output Mode	Stereo
Best Sellers Rank	#168,552 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #3 in Analog-to-Digital (DTV) Converters
Brand Name	ZJBOX
Compatible Devices	Television
Customer Reviews	3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (7,696)
Interface	Coaxial, HDMI, USB
Manufacturer	ZJBOX
Material Type	Plastic
Model	ZJBOX
Mounting Type	Surface Mount,Plug Mount
Number of Channels	4
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Pins	26
Part Number	ZJBOX
Unit Count	1 Count

ZJBOX Digital TV Converter Box - ATSC Digital TV to Analog HDTV, Live 1080P, USB Recording & Playback, HDMI Output, Timer Setting, Parental Control

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