Strong SRT 5429 / SRT 5429A

We have had this about 2 1/2 years. It works well, the upgrade feature is good and it is easy to work. We have another one which is really hard to use so mainly we dont bother and just use this one. I am just going to see if there any any updates for it.

We had to replace our 2004 STB to receive all free to air channels with audio. ABC audio was also lost. We followed the connection instructions and expected to see the installation screen as stated. However, all we got was a blurred screen, some audio...

Chose this unit based on price and it serves the purpose. I've had no issue with recording and playback - it works with no fuss. When I connect an external HDD the USB display flashes and the unit locks up? Haven't found a fix thus far despite a...

Wanting to upgrade from an SD box to an HD box, I went looking for a new STB. I also figured it would probably be worthwhile getting one that could record shows so I could watch later. Using this to watch shows, it performs it's function well....

Works ok, but has several annoying software bugs that should have been fixed before this product went to sale. Strong do provide software updates for this model, but so far the updates have not cured the faults I have found with this product....

The instruction book is very brief and lacks detail, almost like they stopped at part 1, where's part 2? The timer is extremely unreliable, one night it works, the next it doesn't record at all. The unit has no Record Timer, eg if you just want one...

This unit was recommended by local retailer "We have had no problems' I swore after my last 3 strong STB's (which have all failed) that I would never do it again but I made a BIG mistake! The instruction manual is next to useless, doesn't even mention...

The HD tuner is good. Crisp and clear. The remote control/menus are bad. Any program you record has a background 'pulsing' or heartbeat sound on playback. Extremely annoying esp. on quiet, moody programs (as the pulsing sound is at a set volume). If...

Run, do not walk away from this poorly made piece of rubbish. Instruction manual is less than comprehensive, and the help line was no help.

The Strong SRT 5429 is probably the cheapest PVR with an internal hard drive on the market and while lacking in features it does what it says it will do. Think of it as being like a video recorder for the digital age. It does have some modern features...