I have to take up the cudgels for this receiver here times. Have long wondered what kind of HD should I buy Reciver. After I picked out almost all possible models and many test and opinions have read this, I ordered from Amazon the Humax HD-1000C and this Philips (despite the negative reviews) HD receiver to compare. Important to me was that I also may receive about Premiere, at no additional cost (CI card). Both receivers were from her picture super (via HDMI), but a bit better was the Philips. In addition, I also convinced the Menu (not as playful & dated) and of course the aspect that the Philips receivers is also new to the market and not as the Humax has under his belt already 2 years. Connection options are all up to date and also the often described herein problem with the card slot I could not understand. No problems - would be very strange if Philips had not even tested! EPG is nothing special (but have also not large comparisons). Unfortunately, the Unitymedia card does not work because you have to leave, however, generally a new issue of which (always, if you do not use their mitgeschikten receiver) that unfortunately 5 Euro / month. more costs. But that's not the problem of the Philips receiver, but always occurs at the receivers. CONCLUSION: Let you not be blinded by the bad reviews, for the most part yes, unfortunately only ever refer to the shaft problem. It is an inexpensive but highly topical product with super facilities and therefore 5 full stars !!!!