Best Hard Drive for Upgrade?

[edickison78]

Need guidance. Which drive is the quietest and best drive to use when upgrading one's tivo? I've heard Seagate and Western Digital are good. I want something really quiet and dependable. Thanks

Also, where can I find the best instructions on how to install a new drive to my series 2 tivo, 540? I've never done this before, a tivo newbie, and will need clear, step by step instructions that spell everything out.

erin

[Pilot20]

The Seagate DB35 Series are designed for DVRs. They are in high demand and can be difficult to find. CDW has them for a reasonable price in various sizes.

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1002636

For instructions, go here...

http://www.newreleasesvideo.com/hinsdale-how-to/index9.html

[supasta]

1. You need to take some time here in these forums to look around the different threads on the topic of the best drive. This is a question asked quite frequently and there are tons of threads about it. My suggestion is WD, but many others suggest otherwise.

2. Again, take a look around these forums. There are tons of threads on the topic. Also take a look here: www.upgrade-instructions.com

[edickison78]

thank you, i will!

erin

[blindlemon]

If you can get hold of one then the Samsung HA250JC (http://www.samsung.com/sg/products/hddodd/harddiskdrive/ha250jc.asp) drives are excellent for TiVo use as they are whisper quiet and run very cool at 5400rpm.

Otherwise, go for a Seagate DB35 :)

[supasta]

Wow. Wish I would have seen those before I put my drive in. (DB35)
(Although, those were just recently released, were they not?)

I have that info bookmarked for my next upgrade, thanks!

[blindlemon]

Although, those were just recently released, were they not?AFAIK they were never officially available in the US and have now been discontinued in Europe.... :(

Never mind, the DB35s are good drives and have a 5 year warranty too :up: