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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 1290 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    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:
    Reliability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It works

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

    I have tv and it works. Hopefully it’s not as poorly made as the mediasonic tuners. Those are total garbage and last only 1 year at the most.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    TV converter box

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does a good job for what I got it for, recording off the air using a flash drive. It does however cause interference with my scanner.

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

    Not a good picture

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

    I bought this item around a year so far ok but beeen having problems with it lately not a good connection tv picture not good quality a lot of signal connection sometimes it’s good then bad very annoying wondering if it’s the box or my tv ??? Any ideas would be great thanks

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

    Converter box

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

    No problems hooking up and works well. Haven’t figured out how to set favorites yet.

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

    Average Box to Watch Local Channels

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

    The box is very limited in functionality, but does a great job by getting local channels to watch on the TV without TV tuner. I got 75 inch Vizio TV without tuner. Now, when I 'cut the cord', I needed local channels, so, this box gets what I needed. It has hdmi output that's nice. The menu is very basic and not user friendly, but you wouldn't need to go there often. Overall, I'm satisfied with the product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satellite cutter

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

    Great little digital tuner with recording options, easy to operate and very good tuner tor terrestrial antenna systems Highly recommended, since i had a few Chinese unit fail power supply after short time, this is my second receiver in 4 years, tossed on out, because i was stupid enough to throw my money down a satellite company again, never happen again. Have 42 channels from L.A. 63 miles away, what else can i ask for

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Tv channel changer

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

    Works good could be better doesn’t respond to remote as well as u would think

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Terrys recorder

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

    This was a gift and she loves it, works well, good quality picture and easy setup

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT CONVERTOR BOX

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

    WORKS GREAT FOR US CORD CUTTERS , NICE TO HAVE A CLEAR PIC, AND IF YOU ADD A JUMP DRIVE, U CAN RECORD YOUR SHOWS

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This converter box has worked well

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this box to use with a TV that has no tuner. So far it has worked well. Easy to set up. You will need a digital antenna to use with this product

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Rating on Video Recorder

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

    We did not know how to get it to record, we wanted to record tv shows.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dvr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Such an awesome product!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am so impressed with this little converter! It can be used practically anywhere, on any floor in a home, in a camper, at college. The USB feature is its magic...that it can record a live program to watch later, or any recorded family movie installed on a drive. The program guide is various, and the channels in my area (over 65) come in crisp and clear. This is a must have for any older television that is not connected to cable. HDTV is a marvelous option, and this converter is choice.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Simple option

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

    Previous reviews accurately depict the adequate functionality with ease of use limitations.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recorder

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

    Works good. Instructions a little to vague. Easy purchase.

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

    This one works!

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

    First we mounted an antenna from Best Buy to the outside satellite mount , then we wanted to connect two TVs to coax cable that had been installed for the satellite hookup. Our living room TV had a coax connector, and didn't need this converter. Our other Vizio TV did not have the coax connection on it, so the only way to get the antenna to talk to the TV was to use this converter. We were honestly annoyed and frustrated that we couldn't just hook up and go, but this converter worked for us, and we could get all the channels coming in from the antenna! Can't argue with success...

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Actually An Amazing Little Device!!

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

    Required a little learning curve (still learning), but works just fine. Does what I wanted it to do. Would definitely recommend.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works

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

    Works as advertised. Priced right. Does as intended to do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Converter Box

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

    The TV I have doesn't allow me to do certain things I want to do such as use my USB that I use for movies. I would have to use my XBOX and I hated doing that. I got this converter box and its perfect. I highly recommend.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    For now it’s working great

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

    So far so good have to use the hdmi as antenna because the service guy from conns didn’t check that he hadn’t connected the cable piece so . I can’t use the antenna but hdmi works great.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Aluratek is garbage...

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

    The box will get television channels. This is the fourth box that I've had that just suddenly stops working after 2 years. Seemingly the two boxes that I had purchased on the same day both stopped working within one week of each other. I have owned four of them and all of them have broken and just stopped turning on. Don't waste your money. Buy a different brand. It's not even worth buying the warranty

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend