It rocks. I couldn't live without. Especially in places where the English TV options extend to CNN and BBC World; it's a lifesaver. Most modern hotel TVs have video and audio inputs you can use, so I have a wireless presentation mouse I use as a remote. I plug in, and watch away! Nothin beats laying around watching digital cable when you're halfway 'round the world and don't want to miss a show and/or want to catch up on local news.