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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 1285 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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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor directions

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

    It works well as a TV receiver, but setting it up to record at a given time is quite another task - one I have not been able to do as yet. The directions are very poor and seem to leave out some important information - like how to set the time or the time to record!

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

    bad item

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

    the set up is really bad cords get tangled and it fall down if you move it too far

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very poor.

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

    The remote will only work if it is within 4 feet of the device. The display of the items recorded does not include the title nor channel. It is a very poorly designed product and should be avoided at all costs.

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

    Bad DVR recording

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

    I wouldn’t get it. It’s junk and it doesn’t record anything on the air. You can miss your shows easily with this DVR. Better to get it from a cable company.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    doesn't work after 4 or 5 months

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

    have had to replace every 4 or 5 months. Not sure why I keep buying it . Don't want to pay for cable. Finally bought the BB warranty which will get me 1 replacement.

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

    Cut the Cord

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

    Perfect easy to set up with air antennae. Don’t pay the cable company for cable box to get was is broadcast for free. Amplified signal brought in 15 channels. Add your own memory stick and you have adverts recorder

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

    Big-time disappointment.

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

    Not so happy with this. I got it to record off of antenna fed TV. So far I haven’t been able to record over one hour. I know it’s capable of more, but I can’t figure out how to do it. I don’t want to pay the price that cable companies charge for a Recorder, but I missing a lot of opportunities to record and this whole item has been a big disappointment

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't Buy

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

    I am writing this review 3 months after the purchase and the converter no longer works. And of course it is no longer returnable. Don't waste your money!

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

    Works well

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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.

    This DTC TV converter works as stated! However no instructions on how to add an external HD for DVD recording.

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

    Don’t buy this!!!!

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

    I hooked this up on 2 different TV sets, and it only worked for a few hours. I had to unplug it to reset whenever I wanted to watch TV, or before I left the house if I wanted to record something. When it needs rest, it blocks every input on my tv. It blocked my Roku box, Amazon Fire Stick and the antenna signal. I returned it a week later, and would not recommend this to anyone.

    No, I would not 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.

    So far all is working well. I use it everyday and hopefully it’ll last longer than the other ones I purchased.

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

    Aluratek Digital TV Converter Box/Digital Recorder

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

    So far, I have enjoyed the experience of this device and would recommend it to my family and friends.

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

    Great tool for Antenna TV.

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

    Great unit for the buck. Allow me to watch air TV without cable and no coax-adapter. This product is a much have if you bought a modern day TV where the manufacture did not add the coax connection.

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

    Great little unit

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

    Cancelled X-Finity and needed something to record my over the air programs. This unit fit the bill. Works great and was very easy to set up.

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

    aluratek

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

    love the converter box but returned for the tablo system

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Dvr

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

    There's not real attention to the overall construction of the product. Only good for the short amount of time it works..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Digital Converter Box

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

    Love this box, works very well, and i already bought another.

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

    Conv box

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

    Got this for my grandmother and she absolutely loves it

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

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I did return it to the store because I have found a better price

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

    Just okay

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

    Its. okay

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend