Channel Master CM-7000PAL

Channel Master CM-7000PAL
alaScore 84

21 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Channel Master CM-7000PAL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Channel Master CM-7000PAL

 

The Channel Master CM-7000PAL is one of the more expensive DTV converter boxes available, but it is also one of the most versatile and feature packed. First and foremost, it includes a built-in, two-tuner, over-the-air digital video recorder...

Powerful digital tuners, great picture quality, includes DVR, support for high-def, surround sound

Much more expensive than a basic DTV converter, spotty guide data

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Amazon review summary for the Channel Master CM-7000PAL

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of the Channel Master CM-7000PAL from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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77% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Works ok for me

 

Received this item in fewer days than expected, instructions were clear, works great for us we usually record 2 at a time shows, it is hooked up to a small hd digital anteana in the atic, the picture is very clear, I wish the tv guide would work like a...

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Highly worthwhile upgrade to a basic digital TV converter. Pause live TV.

 

This box is the reincarnation of the discontinued "DTVPal DVR". It is an excellent unit for digital television. It sits between your antenna and your TV, and allows you to:

Brings DVR functionality to over the air viewers

Firmware is still quirky. No NetFlix movies. Not EnergyStar efficient

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Great Product

 

If your getting your digital TV through an antenna, this is the perfect solution to your DVR recording needs. Simple to use and program with no monthly fees. Thanks for getting it to me a day earlier than I anticipated !!

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Forget Tivo

 

This DVR does what it says and I don't have to subscribe to any type of service to get my local stations it automatically updates my area TV guide. It hooked right up to my exterior HDTV antenna and now I watch over the air HDTV for FREE.I have looked...

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Product needs refining

 

For the most part the Channel Master works just like the DVR from Dish Network, just not as good. Whenever you skip forward when watching a recorded program or just catching up to live TV there is a few second delay before the sound comes back, which...

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Channel Master CM-7000PAL HD DVR

 

Channel Master CM-7000PAL HD DVR

Even though the CM-7000PAL is the only one of its kind, a stand alone DVR for OTA broadcasts, Channel Master did a great job designing and constructing this product. The tuner section is very sensitive and it had no trouble finding, locking on to and...

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Great Product For Free Service

 

This is a great product for those who watch OTA television. It has every feature of my old cable DVR except one, it doesn't record by show, rather by time (like VCRs did). I don't see why it isn't possible setup a

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CM-7000PAL

 

CM-7000PAL

Great product. Easy to use and it has a great picture. There is a recurring problem with reception of channel 12. There was one glitch in which it stopped working that was solved by unplugging it. I have to correct myself on the channel issue. After I...

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