Apricorn 500GB Esata Interface DVR Xpander

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000RA504Y
• Item model number: ADVRX-500
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #53,298 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 25, 2007

Product Description

Product Description

The DVR Xpander does exactly what its name implies, it instantly expands the number of television shows, movies and sporting events you can store on your DVR. The Digital Video Recorder (DVR) has changed the way you watch TV, putting you in complete control of when and how you watch the programs you love. Unfortunately there is never enough space on the DVR hard drive to record everything you want to watch, especially if you are recording it in high definition. When the hard drive is full you must delete shows to free up space for the programs you want to watch.The DVR Xpander solves the storage space problem by allowing you to instantly add up to 562 hours of standard TV or 125 hours of high definition programming with the DVR Xpander 1 Terabyte. DVR Xpander is the perfect companion for the Scientific Atlanta 8300 series DVR or any DVR equipped with an active eSATA port. Many cable companies offer Scientific Atlanta 8300 series DVR?s with an activate eSATA port. If you are uncertain whether your DVR supports external storage, you can check Apricorn's website, search the internet by DVR model number, or contact the DVR manufacturer.DVR Xpander has an ultra-cool fan that keeps the enclosure at optimal temperature which will extend the life of your hard drive. The sleek aluminum enclosure operates in horizontal and vertical configurations. The package includes a 500GB, 750GB or 1TB DVR Xpander and stand, eSATA cable, AC power adapter and Quick Start Guide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never had a problem in almost 4 months., January 27, 2008

By	J. Bennett "Scorsese Fan 307" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the greatest investment especially for those who like to record several HD movies and events such as UFC in HD. Only downside to the technology is the inability to distinguish what data lays on the DVR from data in the Xpander. Also my co worker who had his crash was sent a brand new one within a couple weeks by the manufacturer. Also 5.1 sound works perfectly normal.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works fine with Cox Phoenix SA8300HD, March 30, 2008

By	One Krusty Kurmudgeon (Glendale, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

Used to supplement storage capacity of SA8300HD as supplied by Cox in Phoenix. From out of the box till all set up and recordings scheduled in about 30 mins; no problems at all in about a month and a half of use. Seems to work fine in conjunction with DVR's internal drive to spread recording and playback loads, can record two while playing back a third show. I'm now able to plan for recording and holding far more HD movies without the constant hunt for shows to erase as was the case without this extension drive. Still a little concerned that this drive seems to be running constantly - how long will it last - as there seems to be no provision for it to shut down and rest as does the SA8300HD's own internal drive.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of three external drives I tried..., July 14, 2008

By	D. White - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I tried, in order, 1) the Cavalry 500GB drive, 2) the WD My DVR Expander, and 3) the Apricorn 500GB DVR Xpander with my SA8300HD DVR from Time Warner.

Of the three, only the Apricorn provided trouble-free playback. I had to return the Cavalry and WD, and have kept the Apricorn. Highly recommended.