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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 1279 reviews

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worthless piece of crap

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

    This is absolutely junk! Will not let you watch another program on another channel when recording at the same time on a different channel. Cannot cancel recording that has been set. Ready to throw it in the garbage. Customer service is clueless.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    bad

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

    How's old this device and unfortunately? It did not work nor did the person who sold it to me. Do? Their job very well since I was very clear about what I needed and unfortunately. Turn it up? Loose the. Morning on? This device. I could not tell whether or not my TV was messed up. The device itself didn't work and on top of all that it was the wrong device.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Useless - Can't get ABC Channel.

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

    This box cannot get channel 7, which is the ABC channel in Southern Caifornia. ABC is a major network and there shouldn't be an issue with accessing this channel on a converter box, period. I did Auto and Manual Searches over and over again on this and fiddled with the antenna, etc. and this unit just can't get Channel 7. I have 2 Apex brand converters and they have always gotten channel 7 just fine, so I don't know what the problem is with the Aluratek unit. I called the Aluratek customer service number several times and just get a voice mail. This unit was a waste of my money, pure and simple.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dead after 4 months.

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

    Bought this about 4 months ago at BestBuy. It died today. Now I have to find another one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great converter

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

    Works great! Very reliable, great connection. So far no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it, died in only a year.

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

    Was temperamental at best and died in exactly a year. Don’t buy this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Total Garbage

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    Does not work at ALL! Just as others keep saying, the thing just keeps turning on and off. Frustrating.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    worst converter box

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    Quality poor and got worst after return limit ran out

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Alurstek

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    Have had it a while could not get it set up. Had to go back to the store two times for cords. Past date to return item. For now put it back in box until I can find someone to maybe , On line and phone help didn't click either

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Pure Junk ...

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

    Would rate as a '0' stars if I could. This is a piece of junk. Bought first unit, took it home, it would not turn on! Returned unit, got another which was first tested in the store to turn on, and it lasted one day! Second unit will not power up. Do not waste your time or money with this unit!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU ARE A TECH WIZZARD

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

    Horrible product. Most user unfriendly device ive ever purchased. Records when it wants to and you have to jump through hoops to figure anything out. Instruction manual is no help at all. Working with this dvr is like trying to figure out your lost combination to you safe

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Alluratek digital recorder

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

    I have been using this over the last year and am pleased overall. The item had a fairly steep learning curve but I finally got it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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    This was disappointing. The audio and video are out of sync. Also the picture is terrible. Returned this useless piece of junk.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poorly designed with no support

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    U get what u pay for with this unit. No channel list editing that can figure out. Dual tuner sport of...can only record and watch differently "with in" same frequency. Ie you watch channel 8 but not record channel 9. No support that I can find

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    Failed after 48 hrs. Took back to best buy and they refused to exchange or refund waste of money

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Buyer beware

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

    Just doesn't work well. Have to reset it quite often. The verbal speech doesn't match up with the person's mouth. Rarely shows the information on the programs.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I don’t recommend

    Posted .
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    Worst thing I have ever brought. Doesn’t work at all

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    meh

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    if you are gonna use this with the xbox look somewhere else. it is not supported

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't Work

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

    Doesn't work. Purchased for DVR use and experienced same problems as everyone else.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend