I got my first box of Traxis DBS-6000 receivers. First I would say that I like them very much. The unit is very small and uses an external power supply just like a laptop computer. Hey, everyone should use one! The unit runs super cool unlike some receivers that run so hot that they should come with a set of cookware. The 6000 should have a very long life which I appreciate as I place receivers in commercial locations. I hate calls from TV stations telling me that their receiver just died. The only danger is that someone will grab the 12 volt power supply and use it with their computer. Presently the 6000 comes loaded with satellites for South America as that is where many Traxis customers are sold. I visited the new Traxis warehouse and service center near Atlanta and the are ready and able to service their products. The distributor has been in business for many years. No trying to find the guy in China that sold you that receiver on E-Bay. You will have to add some birds and scan them to populate the North American arc. MPEG- 2 and 4, S2 etc all works and the picture is great. Blind Scan is slower then the MPEG2 only DBS 3500 but given that it has to cover HD, MPEG 2 and 4 etc. and it is not unduly slow. The user manual appears to have been written by someone whose first language is English. No Chinglish!!! Enough said?
Personally I have about a dozen or more brands of receivers here at my dish farm and have had dozens over the years. I have had several flavors of the Open Box,,, as well as the Manhattan. I like the Manhattan, it too is a good receiver. THE TRAXIS DBS-6000 GETS TWO THUMBS UP. So far the Traxis looks very good and I look forward to selling them. Presently I am selling the Traxis DBS - 3500 as well as the Manhattan as well as some MPEG2 only receivers.