A new firmware is available at the Philips site; number 2.0.80

I uploaded it and have following comments:

1) The unit was not recognised when I followed standard procedure (I connected the usb cable under XP, but nothing happened) Only when I switched of the RC9800 unit and pressed home & page during power on I was able to get the unit noticed under XP as a hard disc. Using this procedure meant that I lost all my settings and I now have to start all over again with programming.

2) I have no idea which changes have been made. There are no firmware release notes and I have not seen any chances sofar.

All and all a very unproffessional approach from Philips. I am starting to loose faith in this thing and I think I will return it next week, which basically is a shame really.