Re: HD STB Recommendation

[Ext User(David L. Jones)]

On Nov 12, 11:43 pm, Bob Bain <+...@tpg.com.au> wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:55:43 -0800, "David L. Jones"
>
> <altz...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >I'm after a new HD Set Top Box, and would like some recommendations.
> >My main criteria are that it switches on fast, changes channels fast,
> >and has a HDMI output. Low operating and standby power is nice too.
>
> I have been discussing the Topfield TF7000HDPVRt in aus.tv.digital
>
> http://www.topfield.com.au/product.asp?SKU=TF7000HDPVRts
>
> which I purchased last week and had have - and still have to struggle
> with - especially the firmware updates as Topfield appear to have
> released this to the market with beta firmware (March 2007).
>
> I have now upgraded the firmware to the October 15th. 2007 firmware.
>
> It is a box that has had mixed reviews but I believe this is because
> it was released hastily with buggy firmware but this can be updated.
>
> Switch on fast ? - not particularly fast but acceptable.
>
> Changes channels fast ? - almost immediately - try entering 20 for
> channel 20 (ABC HD) and you won't have time to type the zero as the
> unit will have switched to Channel 2 the moment you type 2.
>
> HDMI output ? Yes RGB output YES component output YES composite
> output YES plus all the other bells and whistles.

Thanks, but I'm not after a PVR, just a basic HD STB.

Dave.