I keep reading about the problems with these boxes and yes you do get the occaisional freeze or some pixelating but not eneough to condem these boxes to the knackers yard. I like these boxes much more than the starviews, if set up correctly and the cable signal is as good as it possibly can be then you should have very little cause for concern , the picture quality is good the sound output is good channel response good ,epg loads better than starview , all in all its ok. There is probably another fix to come shortly and it could iron out any probs - so my advice dont panic about buying one its good value and not lets forget the amount of subscription money you are saving after 3 months the box is "paid for " owes you nothing and is yours. bye.:Kickassro