There has already been much written about the receiver. I do not want to repeat here. Therefore, in a nutshell: The picture is really great. The included HD Card brings the private channels in HD home. At least on a trial basis for one year. The two main reasons for returning to Amazon: 1. As described by other customers, the software hung after the first start-up after some time. That was here only found when we wanted to switch to a different station. Nothing was more. The unit was not even off with the remote control. After the part has a power switch on the housing. A crash may occur from time to time. But after a few hours raises no confidence in me. 2. When recording to a hard drive is available for the user no feedback as to whether the recording is actually running. With my old receiver from Comag front glowed an orange warning light. When Zappix can check only awkward if the recorded signal from the remote control is indeed "arrived". For example, by switching to a different station. Then comes the friendly advice that is currently running a recording on one channel. 3. recording of HD channels (in principle therefore first of almost all) can not be fast-forwarded in video mode. It is to note that this function in the HD mode is not supported. This dates not at all times. I sure do not want to wait until the advertising is over when shooting movies. Forward Advertising went already in the 80's with VHS !! And alternatively take the program in SD format, is not an option for me.
Conclusion: I have not read the many reviews of professional testers. I can only guess that these are predominantly the switching times, easy installation and great image evaluated. I can only agree. Perhaps it is argued in professional tests, that the recording function is a "addition" of the manufacturer and this will therefore not be evaluated separately. In actual operation, the established facts I have, however unbearable, especially since I have been better used to from my old device there. I will therefore have recourse in favor of a much more hands-on recording function again at a Comag Receiver. Therefore Upon receipt of private channels in HD for the period of 12 months, I regret to renounce. It must set its priorities latched every customer. Especially for customer opinions are sometimes better than reviews.
