1) easy to use
2.) Image and Sound OK
3.) Quality / Price OK
the running noise is not the slightest but not really unpleasant disturbing. A refrigerator is there much louder. Even my hard drive with my satellite receiver is as disturbing as the final hard disk always makes tack-tack, the VCR but a uniform sound.
What else is noticed:
When VCR you have to enter the station names manually, the time is not recognized by Teletext but must be set (ie no automatic changeover from summer to winter time)
No VPS or ShowView but normally entered Timer (max. 1 month in advance)
No timer which can be programmed for example as a weekly repetitions (for example, every Sunday, 30.11 Mouse TV ;-)
Conclusion: Ideal for all who do not need bells and whistles ....