The time lag has more to do with the insertion of firmware and hardware bugs that drive you crazy. Mine wasn't tested from the factory or inspected. From the box the knobs fell off and the screen was blank when turned on. de Skip K3CC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.9.4 - Release Date: 4/6/2005