The user does not get access to the whole 500GB, at least 1/3rd of the drive is reserved for Dish VOD. A 500GB external drive will store 75 to 100 hours of HD, depending on how much of it is MPEG4.
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The user does not get access to the whole 500GB, at least 1/3rd of the drive is reserved for Dish VOD. A 500GB external drive will store 75 to 100 hours of HD, depending on how much of it is MPEG4.
Actually, and external will hold more. The 722 is partitioned 25% or so for VOD only recording, plus another 10% for OS. A 500GB external drive is 100% available. If you currently have a 622, I see no reason for paying the price for a 722. At my current rate of archiving, I estimate my 500 GB will be able to hold 70-90 hrs, especially as more Mpeg4 programs are coming on.
As for external drives, I bought an internal WD5000AAKS that has a track record in DVR's with an external enclosure. Never will it run 24/7. If you rather get pre-made external, the WD's seem to be the best bet. Right now, Seagate is not a good option until some sorftware bugs are worked out.
Just got this in my email from MicroCenter
Beyond Micro 500gb external HD - $79.99 after rebates - Micro Center Online - the center of .computer shopping
Beyond Micro 500gb external HD - $79.99 after rebates - Micro Center Online - the center of .computer shopping
I am very leery of a product that has $90 in rebates you might never see.
I'd rather pay a little more for a guaranteed price.
CHeers,
Western Digital 500gb WDG1U5000 $114.75/Delivered
Home & Home Office: 500 GB 7200 RPM USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - My Book Essential Edition
Home & Home Office: 500 GB 7200 RPM USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - My Book Essential Edition
Maybe when I fill up my 750GB, I'll try a 1TB drive. 
Got a link to the Buffalo? I'll try googling it too. Thanks for the info!
Got a link to the Buffalo? I'll try googling it too. Thanks for the info!
Yes, I am running a Buffalo 1TB Duo and it works just fine...
Impressive-looking drive, and not a bad price either at some sites. Does it run relatively cool? Have idle powerdown? Thanks.
WD 750GB My Book Essential at BB
Starting tomorrow at Best Buy. Helluva price...$179.99, no rebates. Better get there early...certainly won't last too long.
Starting tomorrow at Best Buy. Helluva price...$179.99, no rebates. Better get there early...certainly won't last too long.
Cavalry 1TB USB2.0 External Hard Drive
Buy.com
http://www.buy.com/prod/cavalry-pre...-external-hard-drive/q/loc/101/205001869.html
$252.42 with shipping
- 10. with purchase of over $200
$242.42
Buy.com
http://www.buy.com/prod/cavalry-pre...-external-hard-drive/q/loc/101/205001869.html
$252.42 with shipping
- 10. with purchase of over $200
$242.42
Another Eaglebit Drive with WD 16MB Cache 7200rpm SATA drives, 1TB:
EagleBit.com - EagleBit MOD-Series 1 Terabyte 2-Bay SATA-USB 2.0 External Hard Drive powered by Western Digital Hard Drive - Retail
EagleBit.com - EagleBit MOD-Series 1 Terabyte 2-Bay SATA-USB 2.0 External Hard Drive powered by Western Digital Hard Drive - Retail
Ordered $180+$14 tax BB 750 WD online AM Sunday and got pickup status OK e-mail after store opened. So now I have to get to store. Wanted to be sure to get it in before the thundering herds.
-Ken
-Ken
Just bought two WD 500GB MyBook Essential EHDD's from New Egg for less than $125.00 each. Not a bad price, just wish I would have seen the thread to Dell on these. Their price is a little bit better.
Can't wait to fire them up on my 622 and my PC!
Their price is a little bit better.Can't wait to fire them up on my 622 and my PC!
Just bought two WD 500GB MyBook Essential EHDD's from New Egg for less than $125.00 each. Not a bad price, just wish I would have seen the thread to Dell on these.
Can't wait to fire them up on my 622 and my PC!
Checked e-mail this morning, New Egg has already shipped my drives. Should get them tomorrow. That is with standard shipping.
