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The Memorex MVCB1000 is a DTV converter that allows analog TV's to watch digital channels. All TV in the U.S. goes digital February 17th, 2009, at which point all analog TV's will need a DTV converter box to continue to watch broadcast TV. The MVCB1000 is eligible for use with the government $40 DTV converter box coupon.
MSRP $50.00
Release date January, 2008
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Features
- Analog Pass Through
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Closed Captioning
- Parental Controls
- Aspect-Ratio Control
- Connection Cable and Remote Included
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Memorex MVCB1000
• Memorex MVCB1000 ATSC Digital to Analog Converter Box with Analog Pass Through
UPC: 749720013692
EAN: 749720013692
MPN: MVCB1000
Competitors
Memorex MVCB1000 is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $70.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Digital Audio and S-Video Out
- S-Video Out
Cons
- doesn't have analog pass-through
- Still $30 with government coupon
- Doesn't actually output HD like the box says it does.
Memorex MVCB1000
0%
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Channel Master CM-7000
100%
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
Memorex MVCB1000
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Zenith DTT901
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MSRP $69.99
Released --
Pros
- Comes with analog pass-through
- Excellent picture quality
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
Access HD DTA1010U
MSRP $69.99
Released --
Pros
- Comes with analog pass-through
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
Access HD DTA1080U
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.
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
Access HD DTA1080D
Memorex MVCB1000
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ACCESS HD DTA1020
MSRP $59.99
Released January, 2008
The Access HD DTA1010D is government certified and coupon eligible. It comes with all of the features that are required by the government to be certified.
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
Access HD DTA1010D
MSRP $59.99
Released --
The Access HD DTA1020D is government certified and eligible for the $40 off government coupon.
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
Access HD DTA1020D
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.
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
Access HD DTA1020U
MSRP --
Released --
Pros
- None- can't turn the unit on.
Cons
- The on-off switch doesn't work properly on the unit I purchased. It rarely turns green, usually red and then dims out and off. I plan to return it for an exchenge. Waste of time and effort. The store will not take it back for exchange.
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
ACCESS HD DTA 1020
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
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
Zenith DTT900
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.
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
RCA DTA 800
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!!!
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
DISH Network DTVPal
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
Memorex MVCB1000
vs.
Insignia NS-DXA1
Reviews
July 22, 2008
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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.
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