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RCA DTA800B1
280 reviews
Mar, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 280 reviews of RCA DTA800B1. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. Reviews about the size and design are generally positive. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the reliability.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the RCA DTA800B1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for RCA DTA800B1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 271 user reviews of RCA DTA800B1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.com. People really like the size and design. The image quality and price also get good feedback, whereas many are negative about the reliability.
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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Mar, 2025
Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)
RCA DTA800B1 review: RCA DTA800B1
RCA DTA800B1
Solid video quality and reception; excellent remote, especially for those with poor eyesight; easy-to-use basic electronic program guide; works with Smart Antennas, analog pass-through.
Composite video cable not included; doesn't work well with wide-screen TVs.
Good reception, respectable video quality, and a basic EPG make the RCA DTA800 an excellent DTV converter box, and its included remote is the best we've seen.
Sep, 2008
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
RCA DTA800B1
The DTA800B1 is fine at converting digital signals for use with old analog TVs, but don't expect anything so luxurious as included cables.
Easy to set up. Simple remote works well. Good-looking user interface. Smart antenna input.
Doesn't come with cables for analog audio and composite video out. Guide shows only one program ahead.
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Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com.au)
RCA DTA800B1 review: RCA DTA800B1
RCA DTA800B1
Solid video quality and reception; excellent remote, especially for those with poor eyesight; easy-to-use basic electronic program guide; works with Smart Antennas, analog pass-through.
Composite video cable not included; doesn't work well with wide-screen TVs.
Good reception, respectable video quality, and a basic EPG make the RCA DTA800 an excellent DTV converter box, and its included remote is the best we've seen.
Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (kmart.com)
RCA Digital TV Converter didn't work with my TV
Maybe this converter is OK for someone else, but it didn't work out for me. It wouldn't bring in Phila., PA's local ch. 3. The sleep timer is 4 hours, my last converter gave me a minimum choice of 1 hour. 4 hours is much too long. These were the main...
small,easy to set up
Oct, 2011
Consumer review (kmart.com)
RCA Digital TV Converter
The RCA Digital Converter provides a good picture and sound. I like the antenna tune feature and the ability to position the box vertically. Box can also operate with a RCA Universal remote control.
small,comprehensive on-screen display,easy to set up,easy to use,user-friendly
Sep, 2011
Consumer review (kmart.com)
A great alternative to buying an expensive HDTV set
Not everyone wants to replace their old analogue TV sets, especially if they're still in perfect working order. In addition, the bad economy means that people are looking for ways to save money, including discontinuing their cable or satellite TV...
small,easy to set up,user-friendly,easy to use,comprehensive on-screen display
Jan, 2011
Consumer review (kmart.com)
rca converter box
just brought this box on friday and still cant watch tv at all..really not feeling this product
small
Sep, 2010
Consumer review (mysears.com)
RCA Digital TV Converter
Searched the web for this item. Many complaints about other manufactures. RCA HAS WORKED GRATE FOR ME..... a grate buy... J Abbott,, Saint Cloud,,,,ps,, will get at least 32 channels in Orland area and central fl.
Jun, 2010
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