Installation: very simple - everything unpacked and connected, drivers are installed (Note: more current if available from TechniSat page load), installed software ready.
Software: The software is quite simple to install and set up due to "Wizard". I had from the start a top image. Who in software things expected as picture-in-picture, radio mode, video recorder function, etc. - should be set for the available 15 Pro version of the DVBViewer. Here is an overview of the functional differences Technisat Edition and Pro version: [...]
If you just want to see only be digital (pay) TV on PC will be well served with the box. The USB port is not an obstacle to the transfer rate, it saves the additional Schrauberei on PC. In addition, this device comes into question when one puts together an HTPC that would allow only low profile cards, because of all DVB-C card with CI slots I have not found that LowProfile are.
So my recommendation for this device.
Of course it is always better, but the market with DVB-C hardware is not yet as well developed. Unfortunately.