I've had mine for a couple of months and am very happy with it. Very fast and loaded with features. I consider it a pretty good "bang-for-the-buck" receiver, but it really depends on whether the features meet your needs.
Features taken from the Samsung website:
• One touch VCR control
• Samsung's proprietary Game Pack, easy to play and always fun
• On-Screen Caller ID display with 20 call history
• Embedded Calendar
• Up to 7-day Advanced Program Guide™, with Samsung's proprietary speed enhancement technology
Guide Display Options: Standard Grid, Logo Grid & Quick Guide
Convenient Guide Enhancements:
– Picture in Guide
– Guide Search, by credits, title, text, category
– Set Program reminders
– Event timer
– 5 User Profiles
– Favorite Channels
– Parental Controls
Graphic User Interface:
– 256 color logo based menu system
– User selectable color and transparency
– Bilingual (Spanish/English)