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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 1292 reviews

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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70%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the ease of use, DVR capabilities, and recording functionality as positive aspects of the digital TV converter box. The picture quality is also praised, and the price is considered reasonable. However, some customers have concerns about the product's reliability, the remote control, the clarity of the instructions, and the user interface.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Remote control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    aluratek part 2

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    replaces one of same make and model. had problems with the remote with the previous one. works great, does what it is supposed to do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dvr, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great TV solution. Flexible & Easy to Install!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very flexible solution. Digital TV converter with on-screen program guide with the option to add a HDD for a DVR. Easy plug and play installation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Recording

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Aluratek DVR

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Aluratek digital video recorder does exactly what I was looking for. It records TV programs onto an external hard drive. The Aluratek DVR cost $50 and the external hard drive cost $79. This is a very inexpensive way to record future programs that I would otherwise miss.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to return the first one but once I got the second one is worked great for what I needed it for. I have no complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Reliability

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great while it lasted

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was a great product that did everything advertised, until it stopped turning on. Used it sparingly during football season 2023. Didn't use it for a while and now it won't even turn on. Beware that it won't last!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Remote control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent converter box

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works great but only downfall is that you have to get the perfect aim for the remote to work as the converter box won’t pick it up from different angles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dvr, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Unit to Resurrect Older TV's

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used this DTV Converter Box to couple an older TV w/analog RF input to a Digital Antenna. Great crystal-clear picture - DVR feature is a bonus and works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dvr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I accidentally broke the antenna hook up off my TV. I used an HDMI cable to connect this receiver. Works fine with no problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok tuner

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works fairly well once you setup,you need a good antenna.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Improved reception

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have an old TV at a cabin which is on an old fashioned antenna. Years ago when TV signals went digital I bought the gov't subsidized converter. It failed so I bought this one. I was shocked by how many more channels it pulled in. Advertised as having a recording feature to external memory but have not figured out how to use it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dvr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My box is on fire. Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tv box comes in handy. I can watch channels that my tv doesn’t show. Also I can record shows and watch them later. That’s a big plus for my wife and me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Remote control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s fine for what it is.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Put in a flash drive and record from terrestrial tv. The tuner is good. The remote is ok, not really easy to see. For what I paid, I would buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed this to connect an off air antenna to an HDMI connection. It worked fine and was easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works on old tv in garage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The converter works as expected. My over the air antenna now gives a picture on an old tube tv in the garage. Haven’t tried recording anything.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Reliability

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works, but burns out

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the third or fourth of these I have needed. It is the only choice I can find. So when this one fails. I will get another to keep my TV going. They work well until they die

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Converter box

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Keep scanning periodically. I get more stations at different times

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Recording

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product for the price. Getting rid of cable and recording the live tv shows.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Serves a purpose

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The converter box is the best thing. I get plenty of channels and don’t have to pay so much money for cable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's okay wish it had more.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It will record with an external device. I wish you could record something and watch some else or even watch something that you already recorded. Yes it say you can recorded something and watch something while your recording something as long as it is the same numbering scheme Example ( 4.1, 4.2, 4.3) but you can't go to 5.1 or 8.1 and record.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good get more free channels than I thoigjt

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good product ge0t lots more channels than expected very easy to install would recommend if you don't won't a cable bill

    I would recommend this to a friend