Hi Brian, I have one question about the USB version of Nebula. Does it require external power, or is it powered by the USB port? I have the PCI version, and am as happy as you are <Smile>. Thanks. All the best -- Computer Room Services: the long cane for blind computer users. Telephone Low-call: 08452 606 277 International: +44(0)1438 742286, Fax: +44(0)1438 759589 mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, Email: mailto:Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brian Hartgen Sent: 28 May 2006 11:18 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] nebula versus USB TV stick Hi Well having tried the freecom USB stick again on another PC this morning and got completely frustrated at the fact that it just wasn't recording anything, I decided to get out my Nebula USB digital receiver which I can now use as I have a new TV aerial where my computers are. I have not used the Nebula software for a long time and I installed the latest version today and I am really glad I did. In my view, there is absolutely no comparison between the USB TV stick and the Nebula solution. All the items with Nebula are accessible, even the programme descriptions, and no special configuration is required. It unobtrusively records programmes, even those with audio description. Furthermore, the multitude of options available is quite amazing and all very easy to use. So I may either let someone such as a family member have the USB TV stick or it's going back. The good thing that has come out of me purchasing this device is the fact that I have a tV aerial now so I can use the Nebula box (smile). The regret I have is that I have the USB nebula box as opposed to the internal TV card so it's not quite as tidy. On the other hand, if I change my computer, at least I can easily swap it over. But I would certainly recommend using Nebula to anyone even though I have only been using it for a couple of hours. Brian Hartgen MSN: brian@xxxxxxxxxxx SKYPE: brianhartgen SKYPE IN UK: 0208-133-7186 SKYPE IN US: 213-985-3581 ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq