HUMAX Digital ATSC TV Tuner for HDTV Reception
2 weeks, no lockups
[-- Quick update - 3 weeks, not a single lockup, remote control problem, etc.  This unit has literally provided a flawless experience. --]    I ordered this unit based on the positive reviews of the features (both amazon and cnet), but was worried about the infamous lockup problem.  I've had it for 2 weeks now, and have not experienced a single lockup.  Mine was manufactured in December 2005 so perhaps there was a firmware update or some such thing?  I wired it with its own power surge (just to have a quick-and-easy on-off switch) but haven't used it once.    I'm actually wondering if my good experience is more due to the fact that either:    1) I have my unit connected to an analog TV (Sony 32\\" wega) so using an s-video connection rather than HDMI    - or -  2) I get \\"good\\" reception on all stations here in Sherwood, OR (suburb of Portland - 12 miles from towers)    The latter I'm not as sure of, because I do have 2 stations that can \\"blank out\\" for brief periods at times due to low signal quality.  Most stations come in strong at all times however.    Final note: I am blown away by the quality of the picture (and sound) on my analog TV.  I've always thought that Sony Wegas are unbeatable when it comes to color and clarity and watching PBS on HD is like watching a very high quality DVD.  Even my wife is amazed at how good TV looks now.  I would definitely recommend it to those who have high quality analog units.    Final-final: another bonus is that the included remote works perfectly (out of the box) for controlling my Sony.  I haven't had to do a thing and it controls the input, sound, channel, etc.  So, my old remote now sits in the basket of no-longer-used remotes.    For $172, it's a good deal considering the results.