One thing first: as reported already in the other reviews, I also had problems with the device under Windows Vista. After doing some research on the internet I found the following solution: Uninstall driver software STK1150, get restarted, driver software for Syntek STK1160 and install, restart again. After the device is running fine with me. The prize money, I am satisfied. The quality of the videos is perfectly adequate for my purposes (digitizing old VHS recordings and home videos, for private use). With the supplied software Ulead VideoStudio I get along well, even if the field of video editing on a PC is quite new to me.