Iomega DVR Expander Drive, eSATA, 500GB - 34172

Iomega DVR Expander Drive, eSATA, 500GB - 34172
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Manufacturer: Iomega
Audio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: 34172
Product features:

Compatible ? Tested to work with eSATA-enabled Pace Americas Set Box or Scientific Atlanta Explorer digital video recorder (DVR)
High Capacity - Stores up to 300 hours of standard-definition TV or 60 hours of high-definition TV
Easy to use - Recording location is automatically managed by the DVR
Compact and Quiet - Sleek silver drive sits vertically in stand and quietly compliments your home theatre experience
3 year warranty with product registration

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Customer Review: Seamless extra storage
Summary: 5 Stars

The Iomega DVR Expander provides a simple way to expand the limited HD storage capabilities of Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HD DVRs.

Installation is simple: disconnect the DVR power, connect the expander drive to the DVR via the supplied eSATA cable, provide a constant power source to the expander drive, reconnect power to the DVR and wait for it to boot, power-on the DVR and your display, and then follow the on-screen prompts to format the drive to your DVR.

The entire process took less than 10 minutes from start to finish. I had only 2 1/2 hours of HD content along with 1 hour of SDTV content stored on the DVR before installing the expander. 13% of the storage capacity was consumed. After installing the expander drive, only 3% of the storage capacity was in use.

There is no way to know which drive is storing new content, nor is there an indicator light to signal disk access. A blue pilot light does show constantly. Instructions indicate that the DVR controls storage location, with programming stored on the drive with the greatest amount of remaining capacity. I take that to mean that the external drive stores new recordings.

The DVR operates exactly as it did prior to installation of the expander drive. As said in the title, it's seamless.

Unlike another reviewer, I can use the one-hour buffer for programs that I watch without recording. I can rewind, pause, and fast-forward as before.

What's not to like? The DVR maintains full functionality and program storage is now adequate for keeping several HD programs until they can be watched. The price is right, and Amazon provided their usual fine service.

My only regret is that the drive can't be moved from one DVR to another in order to watch recorded programs. (I have two DVRs in my home.) This is a Scientific Atlanta or Time Warner issue. Any expander drive behaves in the same manner. Now that I know that these expander drives work exactly as they should, it's time to order one for the second DVR!

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Description of Iomega DVR Expander Drive, eSATA, 500GB - 34172

Iomega's DVR Expander Drive adds up to 500 GB of storage capacity to your eSATA-enabled Pace Americas Set Top Box or Scientific Atlanta Explorer digital video recorder so you can enjoy more movies and TV. Store up to 300 hours of standard-definition or 60 hours of high-definition TV. Easy to use, the recording location is automatically managed by the DVR. This compact, sleek drive sits horizontally or vertically (in stand) and quietly complements your home theatre experience. Check with your local cable service provider to confirm service compatibility.

Amazon.com Product Description The Iomega DVR Expander Drive lets you enjoy more movies and television by adding an additional 500 GB of storage to your Scientific Atlanta Explorer digital video recorder (DVR). Now you don't have to worry about erasing shows to make room for new ones, just leave everything on the drive and watch them all whenever you want.

With 500 GB of storage, you can record more with your DVR. View larger.

Seamless Setup and Blends in with Your Decor
The DVR Expander Drive has been tested to work seamlessly with the Scientific Atlanta Explorer eSATA enabled digital video recorder. Just plug it in and the DVR will take over; recording location is all managed automatically by the DVR. Since the drive uses the fast eSATA connection for data transfer, recording will work without any problems or hiccups.

Thanks to a stylish metal look, the drive complements your home theater, and doesn't have any distracting bright lights. The drive can be placed either horizontally, or vertically on the included stand. Because there is no fan, the drive stays quiet while in use, so the quiet tense moments of your program stay that way.

Extra Storage Capacity Lets You Watch More Instead of worrying about which movies to delete or keep, you can now simply leave it on the hard drive until you have time to watch it. With 500 GB of additional storage, you can record and store up to 300 hours of standard-definition TV or 60 hours of high-definition TV.

The Iomega DVR Expander Drive measures 4.75 x 1.22 x 7.82 inches (WxHxD), and weighs 1.95 pounds.

What's in the Box
DVR Expander Drive, eSATA cable, power supply, quick start guide.

The Expander Drive includes a stand for vertical placement