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The Zenith DTT900 is a DTV converter box that allows analog TVs to watch digital TV. On February 17th, 2009, all broadcast TV goes digital in the U.S., at which point anyone who has an analog TV and recieves broadcast channels through an antennae will require a DTV converter box to continue to watch TV. The Zenith DTT900 is eligable for a $40 government coupon.
MSRP $60.00
Release date January, 2008
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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 $20.
Differences between the DTT900 and DTT901
The Zenith DTT900 and DTT901 are the exact same, however the DTT901 has an analog pass-through feature which allows the user to continue to watch anlog channels after they have purchased and connected the DTV converter. The DTT900 does not have this feature.
Features
- Aspect-Ratio Control
- Parental Control
- Closed Captioning
- Composite or RF out
- Includes Remote, Composite, and RF Cable
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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.
Zenith DTT900
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Channel Master CM-7000
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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.
Zenith DTT900
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RCA DTA 800
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.
Zenith DTT900
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Memorex MVCB1000
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!!!
Zenith DTT900
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
Zenith DTT900
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Insignia NS-DXA1
Reviews
July 22, 2008
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Pros
- Aspect-ratio control allows for better viewing of widescreen TV.
- Parental control
Cons
- No analog pass-through
- More expensive than some converter boxes
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