I had a Terk-HDTVa and got rid of it for my Mohu Leaf. The leaf is a flat antenna that I tape to my Window. I have the amplified version because of how far I am from certain tv stations.
trust me, I know from experience. Whatever she gets, tell her to buy it from somewhere that will let her return if it doesn't work without a restocking fee, since there's a decent chance she's going to want to bring it back.
Yea, diigital reception is annoyingly difficult, even in queens
but i live in dense part of manhattan
she might not need something so powerful
HD Frequency Cable Cutter Indoor/Outdoor HD Digital TV Antenna (CC-17)
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No-cable Roku is the way to go!