The installation of the required drivers automatically with Windows XP automatically by connecting the USB flash drive into an available USB port and insert the supplied CD. One should connect the device better not through an external hub but directly to the root hub (port on your PC). The remarkable thing about this DVB-T adapter is that it only requires a USB 1.1 port in order to provide a smooth image in full resolution.
The reception with the supplied antenna is also very good, but only with use of the available on the Terratec website software version 4.75 !! For shipments in widescreen format is switched automatically, it is also supported AC3 and Zweitkanalton.
Features such as Teletext, TimeShift and VCR function properly. A particularly convenient feature is the ease of use of the DVR via the electronic program guide. Simply click on the desired program, finished. There is also provided a simple editing program, which allows you to cut out commercials from the recorded broadcasts. The files are stored in MPEG-2 format.
The stick is relatively warm during operation, which the function but not impaired.
In Austria can thus already ORF1, ORF2 and ATV received +.
Overall impression: With the current software a completely mature device, which in general is not so obvious in TV and video cards.