This new unit appears to be functionally similar to the older government-regulated CECBs. It includes SD outputs (RF and composite) plus HD outputs (component video and HDMI outputs). I've been wondering if the tuner's RF performance is comparable (or better than) with the long-departed CM-7001 CECB, and if it would offer a performance upgrade (in terms of tuner reception and selectivity) for our remaining SD CRT televisions.
http://www.channelmaster.com/Digital_to_Analog_Converter_Box_p/cm-7003.htm
Theoretically, over the past eight years there would have been improvements in ATSC tuner performance, but is this just another el-cheapo Chinese-made tuner unit like the iView, Viewtv, Mediasonic and its ilk? There doesn't appear to be any recording functionality here, just a glorified HD-capable box which can function either in SD (with old sets) or in HD (with newer sets). I'd like feedback before shelling out money on this, as my aging Zenith/Insignia and Zinwell CECBs still function well.
http://www.channelmaster.com/Digital_to_Analog_Converter_Box_p/cm-7003.htm
Theoretically, over the past eight years there would have been improvements in ATSC tuner performance, but is this just another el-cheapo Chinese-made tuner unit like the iView, Viewtv, Mediasonic and its ilk? There doesn't appear to be any recording functionality here, just a glorified HD-capable box which can function either in SD (with old sets) or in HD (with newer sets). I'd like feedback before shelling out money on this, as my aging Zenith/Insignia and Zinwell CECBs still function well.