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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Reliability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Works fine until......

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

    Works just fine...until it doesn't! My first one failed in less than 2 years and the second one failed after 100 days. Both just flat out died! This unit is not listed in any Top 10 list I have seen and I don't know why Best Buy carries such an inferior unit.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    3rd times a charm?

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

    3rd one I have purchased. Can not leave it on or will stop working. When working it recieves most of the channels that are scanned in.Still beats cable even after 3 purchases

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

    Great product

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

    This product work great I can so many extra channels

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Working Great So Far

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

    Since February 2021, I've had a U-003 converter box from Amazon. That converter box quit working recently, so I replaced it with this Aluratek converter box. So far, it is working great for me! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to watch digital TV on their analog set.

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

    Cable box

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

    Works well. Ordering was easy. And they kept me informed when the delivery took longer than it was supposed to.

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

    Easy

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

    It’s worked great! Very easy to use for my tv that doesn’t have an antenna input.

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

    Useless - Can't get ABC Channel.

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

    This box cannot get channel 7, which is the ABC channel in Southern Caifornia. ABC is a major network and there shouldn't be an issue with accessing this channel on a converter box, period. I did Auto and Manual Searches over and over again on this and fiddled with the antenna, etc. and this unit just can't get Channel 7. I have 2 Apex brand converters and they have always gotten channel 7 just fine, so I don't know what the problem is with the Aluratek unit. I called the Aluratek customer service number several times and just get a voice mail. This unit was a waste of my money, pure and simple.

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

    bad

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

    How's old this device and unfortunately? It did not work nor did the person who sold it to me. Do? Their job very well since I was very clear about what I needed and unfortunately. Turn it up? Loose the. Morning on? This device. I could not tell whether or not my TV was messed up. The device itself didn't work and on top of all that it was the wrong device.

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

    Worthless piece of crap

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

    This is absolutely junk! Will not let you watch another program on another channel when recording at the same time on a different channel. Cannot cancel recording that has been set. Ready to throw it in the garbage. Customer service is clueless.

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

    Great converter

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

    Works great! Very reliable, great connection. So far no issues.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dead after 4 months.

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

    Bought this about 4 months ago at BestBuy. It died today. Now I have to find another one.

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

    Total Garbage

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

    Does not work at ALL! Just as others keep saying, the thing just keeps turning on and off. Frustrating.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it, died in only a year.

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

    Was temperamental at best and died in exactly a year. Don’t buy this.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    worst converter box

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

    Quality poor and got worst after return limit ran out

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

    Alurstek

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

    Have had it a while could not get it set up. Had to go back to the store two times for cords. Past date to return item. For now put it back in box until I can find someone to maybe , On line and phone help didn't click either

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

    Pure Junk ...

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

    Would rate as a '0' stars if I could. This is a piece of junk. Bought first unit, took it home, it would not turn on! Returned unit, got another which was first tested in the store to turn on, and it lasted one day! Second unit will not power up. Do not waste your time or money with this unit!

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

    DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU ARE A TECH WIZZARD

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

    Horrible product. Most user unfriendly device ive ever purchased. Records when it wants to and you have to jump through hoops to figure anything out. Instruction manual is no help at all. Working with this dvr is like trying to figure out your lost combination to you safe

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

    Alluratek digital recorder

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

    I have been using this over the last year and am pleased overall. The item had a fairly steep learning curve but I finally got it.

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

    Mr.

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

    This was disappointing. The audio and video are out of sync. Also the picture is terrible. Returned this useless piece of junk.

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

    Poorly designed with no support

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

    U get what u pay for with this unit. No channel list editing that can figure out. Dual tuner sport of...can only record and watch differently "with in" same frequency. Ie you watch channel 8 but not record channel 9. No support that I can find

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend