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Zenith DTT901

The Zenith DTT901 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 receives broadcast channels through an antennae will require a DTV converter box to continue to watch TV. The Zenith DTT901 is eligable for a $40 government coupon.

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Zenith DTT901
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Release date January, 2008
Brand Zenith
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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62
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1 positive
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0 negative

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Pros:
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analog pass-through
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great tuner can pull in stations other boxes miss
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easy to use
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eligible for the $40 government rebate coupon
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only $20 after the coupon
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fixes some issues with the previous generation model
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readily available
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Cons:
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average video quality
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fairly expensive (without the coupon)
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small remote control
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no smart antenna support
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power cord is only 5ft long
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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 $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 analog 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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Zenith DTT901

• Zenith DTT901 Digital TV Tuner Converter Box

• DTT901 DTV Receiver

UPC: 719192173408

EAN: 0719192173408

MPN: DTT901

Competitors

Zenith DTT901 is ranked 4th 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.
ProSCORE
5 reviews
59
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Zenith DTT901 0% vs. vote Channel Master CM-7000 100%
Zinwell ZAT-950A Converter Box

Zinwell ZAT-950A Converter Box

MSRP  $59.99    Released  January, 2001
Pros
  • Comes with analog pass-through
  • Event timer
  • Cheap Price
Cons
  • Amount of Electronic Programming Guide content is less than average.
ProSCORE
3 reviews
83
Vote! (0 votes)
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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! (0 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)
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Philco TB100HH9

Philco TB100HH9

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality
  • No Analog Pass-Through
ProSCORE
1 review
100
Vote! (1 vote)
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Sunkey SK-801

Sunkey SK-801

MSRP  $49.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Fair Price
Cons
  • Cheaply Made
ProSCORE
1 review
50
Vote! (1 vote)
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COShip N9900T

COShip N9900T

MSRP  $49.99    Released  --

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ProSCORE
0 reviews
N/A
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Venturer STB7766G

Venturer STB7766G

MSRP  --    Released  --

The Venturer STB7766G is government certified and coupon eligible.

ProSCORE
0 reviews
N/A
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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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Digital Stream DSP7700T

Digital Stream DSP7700T

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2008
Cons
  • No Analog-Pass Through
ProSCORE
1 review
0
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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)
vote Zenith DTT901 100% vs. vote Digital Stream DSP7700P Converter Box 0%
Apex DT250

Apex DT250

MSRP  --    Released  --

The Apex DT250 is government certified and eligible for the $40 off government coupon.

ProSCORE
0 reviews
N/A
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Dish Network DTVPal Plus

Dish Network DTVPal Plus

MSRP  $69.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Comes with analog pass-through.
Cons
  • Expensive
ProSCORE
2 reviews
33
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Zenith DTT901 100% vs. vote Dish Network DTVPal Plus 0%
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)
vote Zenith DTT901 100% vs. vote Access HD DTA1080D 0%
Lasonic LTA-260

Lasonic LTA-260

MSRP  $49.99    Released  December, 2008
Cons
  • No analog pass-through
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
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vote Zenith DTT901   vs. vote Lasonic LTA-260  
Tivax STB-T9

Tivax STB-T9

MSRP  $69.99    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Best Picture Quality
Cons
  • No Analog Pass-Through
ProSCORE
0 reviews
N/A
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Zenith DTT901 100% vs. vote Tivax STB-T9 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! (1 vote)
vote Zenith DTT901 100% vs. vote RCA DTA 800 0%
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
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Zenith DTT901 100% vs. vote Memorex MVCB1000 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
3 reviews
36
Vote! (1 vote)
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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
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Zenith DTT901 100% vs. vote Insignia NS-DXA1 0%

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Comments

1.  avatar NFLfan_JN84JW82 said:

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.

Have also seen quite a few users say that this box is easier to use and operates more reliably (both in terms of hardware failure and operational glitches) than others they have owned.

Agreed with stmt from another poster that video quality is average. That being said, it is not bad - most users might be perfectly satisfied. It's just that in the independent testing that I've seen it was deemed to be 1 notch below those in the top tier for video quality (Channel Master, Zinwell, Tivax, etc).

If interested in this box, you may also want to check out the Insignia NS-DXA1-APT. I think they are both made by LG, they obviously at least share some common components, and they are rumored to be the same(identical) box.  This may or may not be true.

Mar 29, 2009 10:50pm
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March 6, 2009
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ProSCORE
58
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7 pros
5 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • analog pass-through
  • great tuner can pull in stations other boxes miss
  • easy to use
  • eligible for the $40 government rebate coupon
  • only $20 after the coupon
  • fixes some issues with the previous generation model
  • readily available

Cons

  • average video quality
  • fairly expensive (without the coupon)
  • small remote control
  • no smart antenna support
  • power cord is only 5ft long

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NFLfan_JN84JW82

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March 29, 2009
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
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3 pros
1 con
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • analog pass-through
  • great tuner can pull in stations other boxes miss
  • easy to use

Cons

  • average video quality

Comments

"

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.

Have also seen quite a few users say that this box is easier to use and operates more reliably (both in terms of hardware failure and operational glitches) than others they have owned.

Agreed with stmt from another poster that video quality is average. That being said, it is not bad - most users might be perfectly satisfied. It's just that in the independent testing that I've seen it was deemed to be 1 notch below those in the top tier for video quality (Channel Master, Zinwell, Tivax, etc).

If interested in this box, you may also want to check out the Insignia NS-DXA1-APT. I think they are both made by LG, they obviously at least share some common components, and they are rumored to be the same(identical) box.  This may or may not be true.

"

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NFLfan_JN84JW82 prefers Channel Master CM-7000 over Zenith DTT901
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