Customer Reviews for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Model: DTV102
SKU: 9663904
UPC: 716829971024
This standard-definition converter box is compatible with 18 ATSC signal formats and receives free over-the-air digital television signals. Over-the-air HDTV signals are downconverted for use with standard- and enhanced-definition TVs.#N/A
Average Customer Rating:
3.7
out of 5
(29 Reviews) 29
Rating Snapshot 29 reviews
5 stars
11
4 stars
8
3 stars
3
2 stars
5
1 star
2
72% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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21 out of
29)
Customer Reviews for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Review 1 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Overall a good unit
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: sdwulfdawg
from San Diego
on 02/11/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: Good feature set, good remote
What's not so great: The infra-red sensor on the remote doesn't work past 10 feet from the box.
Overall the Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box is a feature rich unit. The remote is well-designed and feels good in hand. Unfortunately the infra-red part of the unit which communicates with the box is weak and one cannot be more than 10 feet away for the box to respond to commands.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
10out of 13found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
This is a very good TV Box
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Dott50
from Detroit, MI
on 01/21/2011
What's great about it: Clear reception
What's not so great: I can't think of anything wrong.
I have never found a box that is that good. Love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
6out of 7found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Good Product
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: javialguin
from Springfield, MO
on 01/19/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: simple, easy to install
What's not so great: n/a
Nice and easy to install. No problems what so ever. It does help to get a good TV Antenna though. This device does not help with the TV reception.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+9points
9out of 9found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Digital Converter
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Queli
from Brooklyn, NY
on 01/10/2011
Gives clear picture! Some channels are not able to be viewed, but overall a good value!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
4out of 6found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Works Well
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: NoNameUser
from Lake St Louis, MO
on 12/20/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to set-up
What's not so great: The light on the converter box is bright
Easy to use. Owner's manual is very easy to follow.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
great deal
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: myisha
from wilkes barre, pa
on 12/08/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up, good price
What's not so great: nothing
I found the site as well as the store very helpful and the item i purchased was great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Junk
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: cyandron
from Lubbock, TX
on 11/03/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Picked up the channels really well at first
What's not so great: Broke quickly
I will preface this by saying that every single different brand of these converter boxes I've owned has done the same thing. So I think this is not something specific to this particular one. It worked great when we first got it. Within a week, it stopped working. We had to buy it online, because the stores won't carry them. I think they make them all hard to get and then break quickly so that we will just buy a new TV. It worked on me this time. I decided that the $200 we've spent on these since the switch has been completely wasted, and why waste more. So we bought an Insignia 32' LCD 1080i for $399 from Best Buy. LOVE IT!! Skip this piece of junk and just buy a new tv.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+9points
28out of 47found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Definitely an Improvement Over What I Had(Apex)
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Proffrog
from Philadelphia, PA
on 10/29/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Good reception, less pixelating and dropped signal
What's not so great: 'Have to stay near box for remote to work
Better reception of channels and less pixelating (if that's a word) and "dropped" signal than the Apex model. Was informed by other BB reviews of the limited range of remote-and it's true. 'Had to run Channel Scan more than once to get available ones; I still can't pick up certain ones, even with an attached indoor antenna. 'Wish I had done the research at first in '09 instead of just grabbing what was available then. Had to order online and have it shipped to my local BB, but worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+19points
20out of 21found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Bought for daughters room.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Cassiern29
from Kemp, tx
on 10/19/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easily installed
What's not so great: nothing yet.
Nothing to complain about. Bought for daughters room. Works as expected! No she can watch network shows in her room!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
8out of 11found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
not the greatest
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Huggybear
from New York
on 10/15/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: Its small
What's not so great: Doesnt pick up many stations.Like they said it would
I can only get 9 channels which keep on breaking up not the greatest but I don't use that TV much. They should sell a booster to go with it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
6out of 12found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Very easy to set up.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: RetiredMailman
from Queen Creek, AZ.
on 09/27/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: My brain wasn't stressed when setting this up.
What's not so great: Can't think of anything.
I liked this piece of equipment so much that I intend to buy a 2nd for use in my bedroom. Forget cable and satellite reception.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+9points
10out of 11found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Forget the Remote Control
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: cajuncook
from Pride, LA
on 09/07/2010
Value for Price
2.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
2.0
What's great about it: picture
What's not so great: Remote Control
This unit receives many stations and has a very good picture. One MAJOR flaw. Remote control is worse I have ever used. Even living in close quarters in a RV, the remote does not work consistently unless you are within 3-4 ft of converter box. I changed batteries twice with same results. What does one use the most when watching TV? It's the remote control.
I have just read the reviews and most say the same thing. Great converter but lousy remote. Will probably bring it back this week. If you watch TV more than 3 ft away, you do not want this converter.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+23points
23out of 23found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Easy to assemble
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Trishann
from Houston, TX
on 09/03/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Price and quality
The TV has a perfect picture and there is not a signal problem since attaching the Coby converter box.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+14points
14out of 14found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
fix it
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: bonachio
from chicago
on 08/12/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: good reception
What's not so great: remote range until fixed
good converter except for remote range? wait 3 months for labor warranty to expire. then find IR window just to the left of ch. buttons. carefully use just the very tip of ex-acto knife and cut out cloudy thin plastic window covering ir sensor. this will extend remote range 2-3 times distance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+54points
54out of 54found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Does what it's designed to do
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BryteEyesnNC
from North Carolina
on 07/28/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: Easy installation, good price
What's not so great: Remote use
The installation is easy. The remote is inconsistent as noted in other reviews. Since I refuse to pay for TV anymore this is a worthy investment. If you are one that does not require 100's of channels, this converter is worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+17points
22out of 27found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Digital TV converter
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: DGorky69
from Hawthorne
on 03/19/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up
What's not so great: Remote only has a 4-5 ft. range
Does what it's supposed to do, easy setup,very short remote range. I don't know about durability since I've only had it for a couple of weeks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+17points
19out of 21found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Good reception
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: tstephens19
from Texas
on 03/17/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Reception is good
The converter box has lots of channels and most of the channels come in really good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
10out of 13found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Easy to use
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Bob8441
from Yorkville N.Y.
on 03/09/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: This converter box is real easy to set up, easy to use.
What's not so great: The remote control.
The converter box set up in no time and it's easy to use. The only thing I don't like is the remote control, sometimes in order for the remote to work you have to be right in front of the box. I haven't been able to program my other remotes to work with this converter box. I'll keep looking for a universal maybe that will help.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Arthur2010
from Washington, D.C.
on 03/09/2010
What's great about it: Gets reception without cable TV
What's not so great: Meets expectations -- nothing wrong with the product
The product does exactly what we needed. We get TV reception without having to subscribe to cable TV.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
10out of 10found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for Coby ATSC Standard-Definition Converter Box
great for the price
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: msgtret
from ca
on 03/01/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: the set-up was extremely easy.
What's not so great: the remote is a minor irratant,very minor
From the time I received the unit tell I had a viewable picture on the tv was about 45mins.The first time I did an auto scan the unit only picked up 36 chs.After making some minor adjustments to the antenna and the tv setup it picked up 72 chs.The picture quality is very good.The remote is not the best but does funtion by making slight changes in the direction your pointing.I don't think you will find a better unit for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+17points
17out of 17found this review helpful.
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