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Western Digital My DVR Expander eSATA Edition

$130.00 Released June, 2009

The Pros:Affordable alternative to branded options directly from your PVR manufacturer. ESATA connection - very fast, compatible with many current PVRs. No annoying lights - soft amber ring lets you know it's on.

The Cons:Limited capacities considering Western Digital has 1.5 and 2TB drives on the market. Not compatible with all units - make sure to check the compatibility before buying. Made out of plastic.

The Western Digital My DVR Expander eSATA Edition is a memory expander for digital recording devices. Just plug it into an active eSATA port on your TiVo or Scientific Atlanta DVR and you will be able to record hours more than you could before.

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WD My DVR Expander External 500GB 3.5" Hard Drive by PriceGrabber.com

The unit is built to be unobtrusive, running quietly and with a low-intensity LED to avoid being a distraction.

Model Variations

The 500GB model holds up to 60 hours of high definition programming or 300 hours in standard definition. There is also a 1TB model that can record 120 hours in high definition or 600 hours in standard definition.

Features

500GB or 1TB capacity
Connects via eSATA port
Stays quiet and cool
Low-intensity LED
Compatible with Scientific Atlanta and TiVo
3GB/s transfer rate
Dimensions: 6.78 x 5.63 x 2.23 in

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affordable alternative to branded options directly from your PVR manufacturer
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eSATA connection - very fast, compatible with many current PVRs
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no annoying lights - soft amber ring lets you know it's on
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easy to set up and use, works well
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manufactured by Western Digital - a trusted name in hard disk drives
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guaranteed to work
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passively cooled - silent besides the sound of the spinning disk

Cons

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limited capacities considering Western Digital has 1.5 and 2TB drives on the market
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not compatible with all units - make sure to check the compatibility before buying
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made out of plastic
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passively cooled - doesn't disperse heat well like an actively cooled or metal enclosure would