I think it is appropriate to start a new thread on this since there is enough information now known about its features to know it is real and its release is projected as "soon".
Channel Master CM-7500 (a.k.a. Channel Master DVR+)
I have come across some information about the upcoming Channel Master CM-7500. The source is a cold contact, unknown to me, however, after repeated communications I am convinced of their credibility and of the validity of the information I'm receiving. So, I post the information here and will update it as more comes in that I'm allowed to post. I believe it to be factual.
Model name = CM-7500
Made by Echostar, sold by Channel Master
Targeted released date = 12/2/2013 (in reality, not until Q1 2014)
Keep an eye on the Channel Master Store Web site .
A purchase list of the CM-7500 and accessories appeared briefly on the CM-store web-site. When they realized it was there they took it down, however wiscojim had the foresight to archive it and posted a copy of the page -- reproduced in post #2 .
There are two models being proposed:
Common to both models:
OS = Linux
The Rovi guide has me scratching my head -- I didn't think their Internet guide for HDTV's went much beyond 3 days. This must be something different.
Until we have screen shots of the UI we can't say if this is going to be more similar to the original DTV Pal DVR/CM-7000 than the CM-7400
Channel Master CM-7500 (a.k.a. Channel Master DVR+)
I have come across some information about the upcoming Channel Master CM-7500. The source is a cold contact, unknown to me, however, after repeated communications I am convinced of their credibility and of the validity of the information I'm receiving. So, I post the information here and will update it as more comes in that I'm allowed to post. I believe it to be factual.
Model name = CM-7500
Made by Echostar, sold by Channel Master
Targeted released date = 12/2/2013 (in reality, not until Q1 2014)
Keep an eye on the Channel Master Store Web site .
A purchase list of the CM-7500 and accessories appeared briefly on the CM-store web-site. When they realized it was there they took it down, however wiscojim had the foresight to archive it and posted a copy of the page -- reproduced in post #2 .
There are two models being proposed:
- Lower end with 16GB internal storage and no HDD (CM-7500GB16, $250)
- Higher end model with internal HDD; size = TBD (CM-7500GB320)
- Both models accept an external USB HDD to expand storage -- at least 3TB
- The CM-7500GB16 will be released first
Common to both models:
- 1 ethernet port
2 USB ports (all on rear) - wireless adapter can be separately purchased and used in a USB port.
- IR extender can be purchased to allow hiding the CM-7500
- Two ATSC tuners for OTA-HDTV
- No clear QAM tuners, no cable card -- that is definite
- PSIP guide if not connected to Internet
- 14 day guide service (Rovi) from Internet - no information, yet, on whether it is free or yearly subscription
- Support for Internet streaming services
Only supported streaming service, so far = VuDu -- likely that more will be added before release
OS = Linux
- An external HDD is formatted when it is plugged in
- Unknown if external HDD can be read by a Linux box or a PC with a Linux file system driver
- Recording file format is unknown and whether or not they are encrypted or can be played by external players
- Unknown if recordings can be transferred off the external HDD
The Rovi guide has me scratching my head -- I didn't think their Internet guide for HDTV's went much beyond 3 days. This must be something different.
Until we have screen shots of the UI we can't say if this is going to be more similar to the original DTV Pal DVR/CM-7000 than the CM-7400