At no point did i say either was better or worse than the other. I simply pointed out that the samsungs arent problem free as the original poster was saying he wanted one to replace his anoying pace stb. But to clarify the point for those who read to much into it, i personally find the few problems that have come about since the installation of the samsung box less anoying than the ones experienced with the pace. This does not mean its better or worse.
As for what may or may not be wrong with my set up, ntl have been at my home no less than 23 times in 5 yrs and in the words of the engineer "signal levels are perfect".
As ive said im in no place to argue with them as i am not quailfied to do so other than what i have experienced with my own setup.
so i have to ask myself, who do i listen too NTLs own engineers or you lot, lol not much choice there. If Ntl employies using this forum wish to say its engineers are wrong an come an sort it then great, when can i expect ya?
now maybe you would focus on the orginal posters questions instead of reading too much into a passing comment.
lol