Comments on: Is This The First TiVo-Approved External Drive?

By: hdtivo

hdtivo — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:34:40 +0000

I�m pretty sure both the Series3 and TiVo HD will work with any eSATA drive.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:14:17 +0000

I’ve received confirmation from a trusted source that this is the real deal.

By: ZeoTiVo

ZeoTiVo — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:13:56 +0000

yes, it does look like the case from CES 2006. I believe TiVo stated then that the external storage they will provide will work with the user just having to plug it in. Some more of that good ole TiVo KISS hopefully when one actually shows up that can be bought.

By: Sully

Sully — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:07:40 +0000

Looks a lot like the external drive Megazone posted about at the TiVo booth from CES 2006.

By: Pol Pot Pie

Pol Pot Pie — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:04:30 +0000

Just read some good news on Tivo Community� I’ll be fine.

By: Pol Pot Pie

Pol Pot Pie — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:15:57 +0000

I hope the new software will allow non-Tivo branded HDs, as I just ordered the Antec case, but also signed up for the 9.2 upgrade a few days ago�

By: Ben Drwabaugh

Ben Drwabaugh — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:27:22 +0000

I’m pretty sure the Series3 will work with any eSATA drive, while the TiVo HD will require a TiVo one.

Two reasons.
This is the case with the wifi adapter.
The difference in the way the eSATA currently works.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:26:42 +0000

JoeB, I have a feeling any eSATA drive will work… The ‘partners’ will just be companies/drives TiVo endorses. In addition to joint marketing, who knows, maybe money even changes hands. Having said that, you’ll still want to find a reliable drive which may not be the most inexpensive – but probably cheaper than the retail partners.

FYI Circuit City has the MX-1 enclosure on sale for $40. However, when I get back from California in a week, I think I’ll just use those mfs tools and replace my internal drive. A little more effort, but less clutter – probably a bit cheaper too.