Zenith DTT900

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.

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Zenith DTT900
MSRP $60.00
Release date January, 2008
Brand Zenith
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Aspect-ratio control allows for better viewing of widescreen TV.
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Parental control
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No analog pass-through
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More expensive than some converter boxes
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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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Competitors

Zenith DTT900 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in DTV Converters »
Channel Master CM-7000

Channel Master CM-7000

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.
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5 reviews
59
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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
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Memorex MVCB1000

Memorex MVCB1000

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
1 review
75
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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
3 reviews
36
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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
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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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