No, I didn't....way too many owner reviews suggesting bugs/problems/dissatisfaction with this machine, if you look around certain websites.
Guess that's why it was on offer for £350 from that site......
Looking to getting the Humax HDR-Fox T2 instaed at some point in the near future. My friend has one, and thinks it's great. And it's been out long enough now to find/fix all the bugs!!!