Purchased this in February. Extremely disappointed, gave the worst review I've ever given on Amazon. Has it been improved? Be honest. Thanks.
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Not really. There was an update to the firmware that reduced the noise from the fan. There was also an update to the hardware (unofficially) that further reduced the noise from the fan. It was never eliminated. The STV1 was dead quiet, and at all times. The STV2 also gets quite hot, something that the STV1 didn't really have an issue. The STV2 never got a Coax Antenna pass-through like the STV1. Also the STV2 never worked with Clear QAM, again unlike the STV1 which worked perfectly with Clear QAM.
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I returned my simple TV Device and purchased the HD homerun Device the HD homerun device has two tuners built in, is the same size box as this simple TV, and records files to windows. I then got an app "instantTV pro for my ipad and I am happy now. I have other ways to save and view TV shows on the IPAD if needed
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I didn't experience the setup problems you did, nor did I experience the stuttering. So I guess the answer to your question is that things must have improved. After more testing after my initial review, I did encounter a few negatives: I did hear the noisy fan (I didn't notice initially since it was in a room I don't often visit). When trying to play the streams on my MacBook laptop using Safari, I did get stuttering, but that isn't my primary use case. And when playing on Roku, the video quality isn't as good as, say, the same shows streaming from Hulu. But I would expect that since Hulu isn't streaming live and can devote more horsepower to encoding the streams. On an iPad, however, the streams look great! Also, I've recently had a chance to try streaming from Simple.TV to ChromeCast. Similar issues with video quality not being as good as live TV, but quality was the same as on Roku. I actually prefer viewing on ChromeCast vs. Roku, but that's my personal preference. Overall, I'm quite happy with the device. Is it perfect? No. But it seems that it is getting incrementally better with each software update.
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I bought one (Amazon), used it daily for one year, had so many problems and frustrations that it went into the trash. Worst investment in office equipment I ever made. I'm back to a mid level ($30) Dell, and it works great.
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I just bought mine this past month and it seems to be doing well and we have been as low as -2, but mine is new -sorry I could not help more - Billie
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As I have responded before this is an inferior piece of equipment in everyway possible. What you describe shows that. If you have time left I encourage you to return it. Amazon should have discontinued this long ago. A major disappointment to those ordering it. Originally touted by Amazon as a 1200$ fine lab instrument. So what about it AMAZON why are you still pushing this poorly designed piece of junk?
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My advice is to send it back, and get a refund, not an exchange. I sent the first one back because it wouldn't connect to the internet. They sent me another one and its not much better, it kicks in and out of the internet, will not stay connected. My personal opinion is that it is just all around defective and not worth the money. It would be better to buy a kindle, Samsung, or Apple ipad, that is much better quality then this tablet. They are not at all quality tablets and not worth the heartache or money. It has a very poor processing system.
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The carafe did not show up yet. I expect it today (12-1-08). I will repost again based on its arrival. My wife and I shopped for a new pot just in case this does not work and WOW, there is a lot of moving parts on the other models. Mr. Coffee was rated by consumers as a good buy but the people who have bought and used the unit said it is a terrible design. Cuisinart has way to many cheap feeling plastic parts. The newer Melitta unit was also rated low. I sure hope my older Melitta holds out for a while.
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send it back as defective, previously used, or not as described. then buy from a different, better seller. amazon has all kinds of sellers all purporting to sell the same stuff, but you need to research and make sure the one you buy from has a good reputation, etc.
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dang it, my delivery date just got moved from the 29th to the 30th.... Still not shipped... Oh well, waited 21 days so far, what's another one. Anyone who received it able to post any pictures and reviews of it on amazon? Would like to see real pictures of it being used instead of just stock photos.
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Hello, sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with this product. You need to contact the seller directly, not ask a question directed to all sellers of this item in Amazon. Log in to your Amazon account and go to manage your orders, you can contact your seller from there. Best of luck!
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J. Richardson - we have had a few ask this or a similar question - but no feedback yet. If you would like to experiment with it we would be happy to offer you a full refund if it doesn't work. Thanks, Don
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it sucks....mine works about as well. I think we just made a poor buying decision. hopefully there is a better one out there
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Sorry, but I can't help here. I junked mine over a year ago. It was the worst device I have ever owned! Good luck.
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We had the same experience with ours. I wanted to contact the company to return it since it was passed Amazon's return date but couldn't find any contact info. I posted a review in the hopes they might follow-up but no such luck. If it's not outside the return date for Amazon I would try to return it.
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Same here. I don't think this machine is as good as it used to be. I wish I could help. I'm really disappointed with this purchase.
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sorry... we haven't used this in years and I have no idea what to tell you. I just wanted to respond so you knew Amazon really did forward questions to people who bought items you ask questions about. good luck!
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I agree with Nick. The product is so bad, I threw mine away within a few months. I recommend you send it back!
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It sounds like you got a lemon my friend. I would call Amazon and return through them and you should have a replacement in a few days. It only took 3 days for them to send mine during the height of the return season in January and February. The second is working like a charm....knock on wood. LOL!!!