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Channel Master CM-7000

The Channel Master CM-7000 is a DTV converter box. DTV converters allow analog TVs to watch digital channels. On February 17th, 2009, all broadcast TV in the U.S. becomes digital, at which point anybody with an analog TV that receives TV via "rabit ear" or similar antennaes will require a DTV converter to continue watch broadcast TV. The Channel Master CM-7000 is eligable for a $40 government coupon.

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Channel Master CM-7000
MSRP $70.00
Release date January, 2008
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ProSCORE
5 reviews
59
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2 positive
1 mixed
2 negative

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Pros:
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Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
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Digital Audio and S-Video Out
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S-Video Out
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Control buttons on box (in addition to remote)
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Rated in the top category for picture quality by the leading consumer magazine
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Great tuner can pull in stations other boxes miss
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Analog pass-through
-2agreedisagree

Cons:
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doesn't have analog pass-through
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Still $30 with government coupon
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Doesn't actually output HD like the box says it does.
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I sell the product. The box doesn't say it has HD output.
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Details

Government Coupon

 The. U.S. government has a coupon program in place that allows each household to get two $40 coupons that can be put towards a DTV converter, such as this one. Each household can get up to two coupons. Coupons must be ordered from the government at the DTV transition website. This coupon effectively makes the cost of this converter box $30.

Get-Free HD Claim

The box claims that the converter box will provide with "free HD-TV with no monthly fees." The box has no monthly fees, although it does not actually output an HD signal. It only outputs 480i, whereas HD is 720p or higher.

Features

  • Rotator friendly Channel Scanning
  • Aspect-Ratio Control
  • Composite or S-Video Out
  • RCA Stereo Audio Out
  • Auto-sleep function
  • Electronic Program Guide - 12 hrs
  • Includes Remote

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Channel Master CM-7000

• Channel Master CM-7000 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box with S-Video

UPC: 020572070003

EAN: 0020572070003

MPN: CM-7000

Competitors

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Zinwell ZAT-970A

Zinwell ZAT-970A

MSRP  $49.99    Released  January, 2001
Pros
  • analog pass-through
  • It Also has 8 programable event timers that allow you to keep using your VCR.
  • Rated in the top category for picture quality by the leading consumer magazine
Cons
  • Amount of Electronic Programming Guide content is less than average.
  • remote control is extremely cheap
  • doesn't hold time correctly
ProSCORE
4 reviews
62
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Channel Master CM-7000 100% vs. vote Zinwell ZAT-970A 0%
Zenith DTT901

Zenith DTT901

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • analog pass-through
  • great tuner can pull in stations other boxes miss
  • easy to use
Cons
  • average video quality
  • fairly expensive (without the coupon)
  • small remote control
ProSCORE
2 reviews
62
Vote! (2 votes)
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Insignia NS-DXA1-APT

Insignia NS-DXA1-APT

MSRP  $59.99    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • Analog Pass-Through
  • Decent compliment of features
Cons
  • Good but not superior picture quality
ProSCORE
1 review
67
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Channel Master CM-7000 100% vs. vote Insignia NS-DXA1-APT 0%
Lasonic LTA-260

Lasonic LTA-260

MSRP  $49.99    Released  December, 2008
Cons
  • No analog pass-through
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Channel Master CM-7000 100% vs. vote Lasonic LTA-260 0%
Spica AT2018

Spica AT2018

MSRP  $49.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Inexpensive
Cons
  • Unknown Brand
ProSCORE
1 review
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Vote! (1 vote)
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Alpha Digital AT2016

Alpha Digital AT2016

MSRP  --    Released  --
Pros
  • good sound quality
  • eligible for the $40 government DTV Converter rebate
  • affordable
  • Rated among those in the top category for picture quality by the leading consumer magazine (but not the "number 1")
Cons
  • No Analog Pass-Through
  • not the best quality achievable
ProSCORE
4 reviews
78
Vote! (1 vote)
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COShip N9900T

COShip N9900T

MSRP  $49.99    Released  --

The Coship N9900T is the older brother of the N9988T.  The N9900T came out first and has been upgraded to the N9988T. The N9900T is still government certified and can still be purchased with the $40 off government coupon.

ProSCORE
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vote Channel Master CM-7000 100% vs. vote COShip N9900T 0%
Digital Stream DSP7700T

Digital Stream DSP7700T

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2008
Cons
  • No Analog-Pass Through
ProSCORE
1 review
0
Vote! (1 vote)
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Digital Stream DSP7700P Converter Box

Digital Stream DSP7700P Converter Box

MSRP  $49.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Comes with analog pass-through
  • An inexpensive, but reliable unit. It has 3 different video aspect ratios. It does have the RCA audio/video cable plugs, which work great (I use them).
ProSCORE
2 reviews
100
Vote! (1 vote)
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Venturer STB7766G

MSRP  --    Released  --

The Venturer STB7766G is government certified and coupon eligible.

ProSCORE
0 reviews
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Access HD DTA1080U

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MSRP  $69.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Comes with analog pass-through
ProSCORE
0 reviews
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Access HD DTA1080D

Access HD DTA1080D

MSRP  $69.99    Released  --
Pros
  • I like the zoom button, it retains the proportions of the image unlike some options available on my other brand unit.
  • I like the fact that it's easy to setup and it's small too.
Cons
  • RF output died after less than 2 weeks of use.
  • loses channels every few days
  • standby button should be renamed "erase" button because it erases the channel programming, requiring the channels to be rescanned every time you use it, either intentionally to shut the box off, or unintentionally pressing it or thinking it will turn the TV off.
ProSCORE
5 reviews
20
Vote! (1 vote)
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Access HD DTA1020U

Access HD DTA1020U

MSRP  $59.99    Released  --

The Access HD DTA1020U has now been certified by the government as coupon eligible.  Being certified also means that is has all of the main features that are deemed necessary in a converter box by the government.

ProSCORE
0 reviews
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Goodmind DTA1000

Goodmind DTA1000

MSRP  $69.99    Released  March, 2008
Cons
  • No Analog Pass-Through
ProSCORE
1 review
0
Vote! (1 vote)
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Zenith DTT900

Zenith DTT900

MSRP  $60.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Aspect-ratio control allows for better viewing of widescreen TV.
  • Parental control
Cons
  • No analog pass-through
  • More expensive than some converter boxes
ProSCORE
1 review
50
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Channel Master CM-7000 100% vs. vote Zenith DTT900 0%
RCA DTA 800

RCA DTA 800

MSRP  $50.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Cheap, only $10 with government coupon
  • Parental Control
Cons
  • On-Screen Program Guide is even more basic than others DTV converters.
ProSCORE
1 review
67
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Channel Master CM-7000 100% vs. vote RCA DTA 800 0%
Insignia NS-DXA1

Insignia NS-DXA1

MSRP  $60.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Allows analog TVs to work after the DTV transition
  • Built-in V-Chip to monitor what shows children can watch.
  • Aspect ratio control makes it easier to watch 16:9 TV on a 4:3 TV
Cons
  • More expensive than some other DTV converters
  • Small buttons may be hard for seniors to use
  • On-Screen Program Guide is very basic
ProSCORE
1 review
50
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Channel Master CM-7000 100% vs. vote Insignia NS-DXA1 0%
DISH Network DTVPal

DISH Network DTVPal

MSRP  $60.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Eligible for $40 government coupon
  • On-Screen Program Guide
  • Small size
Cons
  • If the unit is on for too long it will freeze, starting with the video, then the audio, after it is totally locked it will power off for about 20 seconds, then go through a full restart, including downloading the program guide. This means that you will be without use of the unit for about 5 minutes, a disaster when you are recording from the unit. If you don't catch it quick enough when it starts to lock up you can NOT force it to recycle.
  • More expensive than some other DTV Converters.
  • There are only 5 timers, the timer display does not show the start time, & the unit doesn't shut off when the timer ends. The worst thing about the timers is that they don't always turn the unit on!!!
ProSCORE
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36
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Memorex MVCB1000

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MSRP  $50.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Aspect-ratio control allows for better viewing of 16:9 video on a 4:3 TV.
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Analog-pass through
Cons
  • More expensive than other DTV converters because it is not eligible for the $40 government DTV converter coupon.
ProSCORE
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Comments

1.  avatar rodriguez59 said:

excellent picture quality, no APT[don't care], very sensitive tuner, i receive channels 100 miles away
Aug 15, 2008 7:26pm
2.  avatar NFLfan_JN84JW82 said:

Among the group of boxes rated as having the highest picture quality by the leading consumer magazine. As of 3/28/2009, it was the only one it that same group that had S-Video output.  When using the S-Video output, it was judged as having the best video quality of all boxes tested (which was a big group and included all of the top models that I have seen here).

In the many user feedback reviews that I now have read; whenever there was a user that had owned several different brands/models and compared them using the same location, antenna, TV, etc; there were two models mentioned far and away more than any others as being able to get significantly more stations than their other boxes - The Zenith DTT901 and the Channel Master CM-7000.


Mar 28, 2009 3:58pm
3.  avatar NFLfan_JN84JW82 said:

FYI: Currently 47.99 +9.95 shipping at SolidSignal
59.95 at Amazon, but shipping is free if you choose super saver
Mar 30, 2009 2:31am
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March 29, 2009
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • S-Video Out
  • Control buttons on box (in addition to remote)
  • Rated in the top category for picture quality by the leading consumer magazine
  • Great tuner can pull in stations other boxes miss

Cons

  • doesn't have analog pass-through

Comments

"

Among the group of boxes rated as having the highest picture quality by the leading consumer magazine. As of 3/28/2009, it was the only one it that same group that had S-Video output.  When using the S-Video output, it was judged as having the best video quality of all boxes tested (which was a big group and included all of the top models that I have seen here).

In the many user feedback reviews that I now have read; whenever there was a user that had owned several different brands/models and compared them using the same location, antenna, TV, etc; there were two models mentioned far and away more than any others as being able to get significantly more stations than their other boxes - The Zenith DTT901 and the Channel Master CM-7000.


"
"FYI: Currently 47.99 +9.95 shipping at SolidSignal
59.95 at Amazon, but shipping is free if you choose super saver"

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July 22, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Digital Audio and S-Video Out
  • Analog pass-through

Cons

  • Still $30 with government coupon
  • Doesn't actually output HD like the box says it does.

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rodriguez59

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August 15, 2008
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2 pros
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Digital Audio and S-Video Out

Cons

  • Still $30 with government coupon
  • Doesn't actually output HD like the box says it does.

Comments

"excellent picture quality, no APT[don't care], very sensitive tuner, i receive channels 100 miles away"

Competitors

rodriguez59 prefers Channel Master CM-7000 over Zenith DTT901, RCA DTA 800, Insignia NS-DXA1, DISH Network DTVPal, Zenith DTT900
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January 29, 2009
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • doesn't have analog pass-through

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January 29, 2009
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • I sell the product. The box doesn't say it has HD output.

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