Hi Aland
I use a Robin SmartPAT 5000. I like it; it's easy and quick on the auto sequence, and flexible. It also has the d/l facility and I have the software which works well - but like you I'm not that keen on using it. To be honest I do manual records for any but the larger clients! Before the Robin I just hand metered everything and did a thorough visual/op-check.
Why thank you Trumpy
Glad to see you have good regulation over there! Much of the PAT-related regs over here are not yet "mandatory" - but should be!!