FTA Fever Free-To-Air (FTA) Satellite TV Receivers

CAPTIVE WORKS 700s Standard Definition USB 2.0 FTA Satellite Receiver

Design & Features Review

The CaptiveWorks 700S (CW-700S) comes with an outstanding set of features. In addition to the excellent features such as USB 2.0 support, QPSK tuner, component out, digital audio out, blind scan and more. .

The CaptiveWorks CW-700S is similar to the Captive Works CW 650 Classic and Captive Works 600S Premium but its most notable difference is the addition of a USB 2.0 port. The CaptiveWorks CW-700S Classic also has has 32MB of RAM just as the Captive Works CW 650 Classic as compared to only 16MB of RAM for the discontinued Captive Works 600S Premium.

What else does the CaptiveWorks CW-700S have to offer? We're glad you asked.

The single tuner Standard Definition CaptiveWorks CW-700S houses an workhorse like 200 MHz Conexant processor running, 32MB of SDRAM and 4MB of Flash Memory. Its capable of storing up to 100 satellites, 6000 channels and 5000 transponders.

The CaptiveWorks 700S (CW-700S) offers a friendly user interface, including a clean new setup wizard thats seasy to use, plus popular on-screen functions such as an Electronic Program Guide. The 256 Color Graphic User Interface results in a brilliant on screen graphic display and will be a pleasant sight for your eyes when operating the CaptiveWorks CW-700S.

Fully MPEG-2 and DVB-S compliant, the CaptiveWorks 700S includes component and composite outputs: S-video and S/PDIF optical output for digital audio, 3 RCA output for Video, Audio L/R and 3 RCA Composite Video Output (Y, Pb, Pr), high sensitivuty QPSK tuner and demodulator.

Other notable CaptiveWorks 700S features include:Blind Scan, Mulit language support (Multi Languages: English/German/French/Italian/Spanish/Arabic/Turkish/Persian/Dutch), programmable channel list, 100-step volume control, and a Master PIN Code function & Parental Lock Function. TheCW-700S includes an RS-232 port for Captive Works software bin file updates and a universal remote.

If you don't need PVR functionality, dual tuners or High-Definition reception, the CaptiveWorks CW-700S is a great choice of second-generation, entry-level FTA satellite receivers. And the price is remarkable.

The Captive Works CW 700S outperforms the Captive Works 650S Classic and the Captive Works 600S

What's In The Box: The Captive Works700S ships with a Diseqc 2.0 Switch, a null modem cable, RCA cables, universal remote, (2) AAA batteries, and a Captive Works700S User Manual.

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Comparative Buying Guide

Compare the Captive Works 700S to to to our other 2nd generation Standard Definition USB 2.0 non-PVR receivers:

• Sonicview 4000 — $99. 1 USB port
• Neusat SP 6000 — $39. 1 USB port
• Neusat SP 6000 Premium — $49. 1 USB port
• Coolsat 6100 Private — $79. 1 USB port
• Viewsat Ultra Lite — $79. 1 USB port
• Captive Works 700S— $89. 1 USB port
• Viewsat Ultra V2.0 — $119. 1 USB port
• Pansat 3500SD — $119. No USB ports

Comparison Highlights: Our second-generation FTA receivers include: Neusat SP 6000, Neusat SP 6000 Premium, Coolsat 6100 Private, Viewsat Ultra 2, Viewsat Ultra Lite, Sonicview 4000, Captiveworks 700S and Pansat 3500SD. The receivers in this class are generally comparable in terms of processing speed, memory capacity, and Electronic Program Guide. The Pansat 3500SD doesn't include a USB port, but is still considered a second-generation receiver since it does include (Secure Digital) SD card technology, which allows you to transfer files.

The Sonicview SV-4000 USB is a time-tested FTA receiver. It costs less than the Pansat 3500SD and Viewsat Ultra Version 2, plus it offers equal or greater functionality. The Sonicview 4000 USB costs more than the Neusat SP 6000, Neusat SP 6000 Premium, Coolsat 6100 Private, Captiveworks 700S and Viewsat Ultra Lite; however, the Sonicview 4000 offers superior functionality and performance over the Neusat, Coolsat, Captive Works and Viewsat models, and the Sonicview 4000 is better supported than the Neusat Premium and Neusat SP 6000 which cost less.

The Pansat 3500SD includes a 128MB SD Card with purchase. However the Neusat SP 6000, Neusat SP 6000 Premium, Coolsat 6100 Private, Captive Works 700S and Viewsat Ultra 2, Viewsat Ultra Lite and Sonicview SV-4000 USB ship with 1GB USB flash drives as a free promoition from www.ftafever.com.

Ultimately, Sonicview's stellar reputation for accessibility and support distinguishes the Sonicview SV-4000 USB from this pack of second-generation receivers. Sonicview provides frequent bin updates and impressive warranty processing of repairs and exchanges, which are few.

 

Looking for a High Definition FTA Satellite Receiver?
You may wish to consider:

• Sonicview 8000 HD PVR w/Fan — $369