RCA DIRECTV System DRD480RE

RCA DIRECTV System DRD480RE
alaAverage 3.3

8 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 8 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 65/100. The average review date is Aug 20, 2001. We have compared these reviews to 30490 reviews from other Satellite Receivers. Last update: May 24, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 8 reviews)

User Reviews  

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Insufficient Warranty

 

Insufficient Warranty

We bought this RCA receiver when we got satellite 16 months ago. Its features were adequate but not intuitive. After 4 months of minimal use as a second-room receiver the unit stopped receiving 2/3 of all channels. Tech support offered very little...

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SLOW MOTION

 

SLOW MOTION

I made the mistake of upgrading to this model. There is a "lag" time of 1-2 seconds between the time you push a button on the remote or on the unit itself to when you get a response on the screen. I have been with Directv since they started service...

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RCA is MUCH easier to use than Hughes Receiver!!

 

RCA is MUCH easier to use than Hughes Receiver!!

We got the RCA receiver (for 2nd room) and I was shocked at how much easier it is to use than the Hughes one we got from Direct TV!! The on-screen menu (you have a choice of several)...is so much better and easier to read -for one thing. And while...

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Poor quality & service

 

Poor quality & service

My RCA reciever did not last a year, the charge for replacement was $75--I decided to buy another brand.

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Great little DirecTV receiver

 

Great little DirecTV receiver

This RCA receiver has a small, cool running chassis with every feature you can dream of. Caller ID which works 95% of the time. Alpha guide searchs. WINK. Audio anyway you want it. DirecTV-Plus capability. The only two weaknesses that I've...

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Good, only one problem...

 

Good, only one problem...

not bad, but the RF remote function does not work! I can't set one foot outside of the room my receiver is in and use the remote. The RF antenna included is supposed to allow you to operate the receiver from basically anywhere in the house. I have...

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So Happy with this Purchase!!

 

So Happy with this Purchase!!

I got tired of the poor signal and service from my cable company as the cost kept rising. I finally looked into the possibilities of a satellite dish even though the local cable is running a hard ad campaign against satellites! I purchased this second...

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So Happy with this Purchase!!

 

So Happy with this Purchase!!

I got tired of the poor signal and service from my cable company as the cost kept rising. I finally looked into the possibilities of a satellite dish even though the local cable is running a hard ad campaign against satellites! I purchased this...

Product Specifications

Get more channels and a better picture without leaving our solar system! The RCA Satellite System featuring DIRECTV (programming sold separately) is the original 18" mini-dish that has revolutionized the entertainment choices of millions of Americans. It's a great way to bring the power of digital quality picture and sound into your home today. And now you get more sports, more movies and more options than ever. There's something for everyone, with a wide selection of basic channels, premium movie channels, pay-per-view and Audio Music Choice.

Antenna

Type: None

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.2in
Height:2in
Weight:7.9lbs
Width:12.2in

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Thomson SA
Model:DRD480RE
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:RCA DIRECTV System

Remote Control

Type:Universal remote control

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

TV System

Satellite TV Type:DIRECTV
Type:Satellite TV receiver
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