Hardware under Win 8 prima, software improvement

The installation is in principle no problem. Only I have the CD inserted into the drive, and then decided that it is better to load the driver software currently on the Internet and install it. Then the satellite connection is established, the small box simply connected via the included USB cable to the computer and powered via the AC adapter.

NOTE: This only works to a USB2 connection!

Windows 8 detects the hardware, considering something and then announced the successful installation. So far everything well. But now that the satellite reception and recording necessary software comes off. And since it hooks huge! The bundled version only works sometimes. It can find any law. Sometimes it does not work, sometimes just. If it works, you're dealing with a rather unusual operating concept. In addition, we learn in passing that it is only a 30-day version, for their further use then about 25, - EUR will be due. Just I do not remember the amount but.

To make a long story short, I decided, the so-called. To use MediaPortal. It is open source, free and works perfectly. Only the establishment must have realized only once. But there is good help texts and postings on the Internet.

Now the small box 8 runs fine under Windows and records movies in TS format. This format is meant in my case directly from the TV (Sony KDLxxxx). In the absence of CI slots can however receive HD + programs. But I was aware of who needs + HD, also a model with CI slot can buy from the same manufacturer. Just look on the Internet.

The original plan was to operate the box to a Synology DiskStation. The necessary software package "DVBLink" could be installed without any effort (time-limited trial version, user manual from the Internet), then says, however, that the hardware is not compatible. So I checked again the compatibility list and lo and behold, the version this box actually does not appear. There are several models of the same manufacturer, but all have a slightly different name, I was just "fallen".

Conclusion:
The box has already done a lot of good services to me, the photographs look very good, the sound is also top, so 5 points. For the software, especially the hidden costs, but you can enter a maximum of 2 points. With a lot of good will there is a final mark just 4 stars.