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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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't buy this thing!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Dont waste your money, this thing is total garbage. Loses lip sync constantly, takes forever to change channels if the remote works at all. Keeps ejecting the external drive so dont depend on this to record your show! Very disappointed with it.

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

    Good product

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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.

    Brings new life to old school quality! Makes connectivity easy.

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

    Great option to free TV

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

    Bought for free TV. Is great for local service. We like it.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Remote control died

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

    The remote control broke within 4 weeks of purchase and using

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    difficult to use

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

    The system of recording was inconsistent. Over all just didn't live up to expectations. so after a week I returned it.

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

    Great product

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

    Works get with my hdtv antenna. Glad to save money on cable

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

    TOTAL JUNK!!!

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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.

    ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. DOESNT STAY IN SYN. THE AUDIO AND THE VIDEO ON THE TV ATE WAY OFF. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. BEST BUY LOL. MORE LIKE GARBAGE BUY. DONT BUY THIS PARTICULAR CONVERTER BOX. YOU WILL NOT BE HAPPY! Would give not even one star but this cant be submitted unless I press on at least one star.

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

    Works Great

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

    My old converter box died and this was a great replacement!

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not even two years.

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

    Quit working in less than a year and a half. Completely dead.

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

    Don’t waste your money

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

    This is the third time that I have experienced this with this product, it Will not turn on after 32 days. This is the replacement that I received for the other one that did the same thing

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

    Great DVR gadget.

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

    Good for watching all local channels in HD qualities.

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

    Second Box

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

    Bought this for a friend as a gift, they loved it.

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

    Junk

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

    First one popped two days old. Replaced. This one is rebooting every minute Easter 5 months and beyond return period.

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

    This is really a good product.

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

    I really enjoy this product. it has improved my tv viewing.

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

    Terrible Product

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

    Doesn't work! Geek squad member came to my home and tried to make it work. After several minutes, he told me to return the Aluratek Digital Converter and ask for a refund.

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

    it's very good and I like very much see

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

    it is good and I would by it again if I had to choose

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

    Great product

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

    Very good product especially in the time era we live in.

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

    Great Converter box

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

    I recommend the box if you don't want to pay a cable bill.

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

    Wonderful 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.

    Great when you don't have cable and you have an old tv

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

    function failure

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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 due to multiple failures in reading/connecting to the USB drive. Sporadic failures that were cleared by re-booting system.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend