Drive Replacement

[harey]

Hi Guys,

My second TiVo drive is about to bite the dust, and I would like some recommends on a replacement. I've got a backup of the contents, so what new harddisk would you recommend; it needs to be above 120Gb?

Also, if the drive holds out, I guess it's possible to take the contents onto the new drive, as the backup doesn't contain any recorded programmes, which I would like to keep....

Thanks
Chris

[Nebulous]

One that gets recommended regularly on this forum is the Samsung HA250JC. It's 250gb, very quiet and cool running. It believe it is specifically designed for PVR's. I've got two tivos with these drives in and can recommend them.
I don't know anything about Maxtor drives, although I think they have a longer warranty period.

[harey]

Thanks, I heard there was a 137Gb limit; I guess this isn't true?

Cheers
Chris

[Fred Smith]

There is but is you use the LBA48 kernal, it can be worked around. I leave it to others more experianced to explain.

[Nebulous]

If you're not into DIY or don't have the time / patience, then you can purchase a pre-configured drive.

BlindLemon is one of local gurus on drive upgrades. :up:

He's too modest to advertise his services here, so pop along to http://www.tivoheaven.com/ and have a look. :D

[cwaring]

Just for fairness and equality, there's also healeydave @ www.tivoland.com Well, we can't play favourites can we ;)