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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

  • 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 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Recording

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    still a work in progress on controls

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

    hooked up and running so far so good to watch tv and see listings, next will be recording and so on

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Excellent TV and Excellent Price.Best Buy is my ONLY Store.

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

    able to record programs while I was away use a USB

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

    Aluratek - Digital TV Converter Box with Digital Video Recorder Pro: I bought to cut cable TV using an amplified antenna works quote well., I was able to record programs while I was away use a USB storage device for DVR recording still remember programming even power outage Con: The user manual don't provide enough information. The box says it is a dual tuner device is misleading.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Over the air antenna digital 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.

    Just what I was looking for easy hook-up to my Tv.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good product

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

    easy to use. It does what it says. of course its performance depends on a good antenna and reception

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very bad quality

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

    It only worked for 2 week, if you are going to buy it, please pay an extra for insurance, because this has very cheap quality material,the user interface its very ugly , I recommend buy a new TV instead of buy this peace of crap

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Dvr unit

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

    Product does record which is why I bought it. Takes some practice to use it correctly.

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

    Saved an out dated TV!

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

    This works great! Saved a large old style TV mounted on the wall. Use it while I am exercising on the tread mill so the miles go by more quickly.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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

    Worth the investment. Interface simple enough. Quality is decent.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I like this 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.

    Works well. Glad I got it. Would recommend it to others

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tv access at the OSS

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

    The product works really good, fairly easy to setup. It's nice to have access to local stations now.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works with analog TV

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

    Have an tv I didn't want to throw out with a analog tuner. This allowed digital reception with digital antennae. easy to set up tv, gives info on channels and guide. Could not be happier . The auto-scan worked great, it did all the work.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Quality

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

    The quality of the picture is not best as the original HD overthe air. I have samsung 8 series 65" built in hd tuner. This is for record tv series so you dont missed.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It'll get the job done

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you need a Digital TV converter box It'll get the job done.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Tv receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only lasted a year but still got the job done while it lasted.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied

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

    This converter box allows me to watch sports on my local channels for free. It was easy to connect to my TV and antenna and so far it’s working well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great unit for recording off of your ota antenna

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

    Bought this to replace a $250.00 DVR that had crashed. I use a 128GB USB thumb drive that I had also purchased from Best Buy to record from my over the air antenna. I can schedule recordings in advance. Recording quality is very good. For the price, it's a very nice unit. Have no regrets for purchasing this unit.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    OK product

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

    not good not bad. average product. it does it job. Just you will go back 90 when the TV remotes need to direct inline of sight for the box.

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

    Works good but not with cable TV

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

    Nothing wrong with this gadget but it only works with antenna TV. Would be great in a large city with multiple TV stations but we live in a rural area and are on cable. The cable company apparently makes it impossible to run the signal to a VCR, DVD or DV recorder. I did return it because it doesn't work for me. The manufacturer should print on the box "doesn't work for cable TV". I'm not sure about satellite.

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

    Live TV Pause Works great.

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

    Purchased to have Live TV pause for syncing up Vikings game with the KFAN radio broadcast. Works awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend