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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 1279 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

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Customers consistently note the Digital TV Converter Box with Digital Video Recorder's easy setup, recording capabilities, and affordable price. Many users appreciate its ability to record TV programs onto an external hard drive and its compatibility with various antennas. However, concerns are raised regarding the durability of the product, with reports of remote control issues and short lifespans.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not for me

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

    I returned this item because it would not do what I had originally intended it to do.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ALURATEK-DIGITAL TV CONVERTER BOX

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

    EXCELLENT, COLOR NOT SO GREAT BUT THIS DEVICE IS EASY TO MANAGE AND GIVES YOU A LOT OF CHANELS TO WATCH, THIS ALURATEK- DIGITAL TV CONVERTER BOX WITH DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER IS PERFECT FOR ANY HOME YOU DO NOT NEED ANY CABLE ALSO THE COLOR EFFECTS MAY BASE ON YOUR ADRESS LOCATION, I WOULD RECOMEND THIS PRODUCT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS,

    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
  • 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:
    Recording

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent but not exceptional

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

    + Receives over the air channels decently and enables me to play them on analog tv + lots of setting options + able to set things up to record - only in military time (could not figure out how to change) - programming is cumbersome

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job just fine.

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

    I am using this digital converter for an old TV in a work shop but would be just fine for anywhere that cable is irrelevant. Easy to set up and with a reasonable antenna brings in clear signal and is completely satisfactory and worth the money. Have not yet used the video recorder but suspect it will perform as expected.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Aluratek Review

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

    Works well, good quality, value priced. Would recommend to other buyers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Reliability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great until it stops working

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

    Had this item for about a year. Worked great initially, picked up most channels in my area and picture was clear. However this weekend it refused to turn on. After reading other reviews, seems to be a common problem with this product. For $50 I'd expect more.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Get it.

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

    Easy to use. Not very expensive. The installation is very easy. Has good features.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Have replaced this 3x in 6 years.

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

    This is the third Aluratek I have bought in the past 6 years, They last two years and stop abruptly. Problem is I can't find anything else. Open to suggestions because I have now spent $150 on three of these.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Needed this for one of my TV's works great and easy set-up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked Great

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

    Decided to cut the cord and switch to streaming with an antenna for live tv. I didn't realize that my smart tv didn't have a coaxial port on it so I had to buy a receiver for the antenna to work. I was extremely impressed with this one. It basically worked just like a normal cable box. I loved it. However, I had to return it because where I live, I could hardly pick up any channels at all with the antenna. If I didn't live in such a rural area, I would definitely get this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Aluratek Digital TV Converter

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

    This product is great but you didn’t have it in stock aluratek digital tv converter however we had the best salesman there in the Boise store Noah mallindine, he ordered and took payment for the part it means a lot to older people who are not computer savvy. Made our visit to your store non stressful and he knew what he was talking about

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

    Remote

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

    Product is in good shape and works wonderfully as I expected

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    Gets the job done for a fair price. You'll need to buy an antenna if you dont already have one.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good box bad remote

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

    The unit itself works, but the remote is atrocious! It needs to be pointing at the box perfectly in order for it to work at all. There is no room for error.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Box works pretty goood

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

    Interface a little clunky but works. Records well but you need to check and double check it's set for the correct time zone and record times.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Don't last

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

    Doesn't last more than 6 months. They just stop displaying anything or show power.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cheap but affective

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

    This is a cheap but affective way to record tv. Its a good product for the price.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for recording programs

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

    Good for recording program you don't want to miss. Picture isn't the finest but good enough. Great value for the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend