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Other Thoughts: I bought one about 2 years ago. It worked fine with my Tivo for the first 10 months or so, then my Tivo started to reboot randomly. After weeks of troubleshooting, I tried unplugging the MyDVR Expander and the problems disappeared. I got it replaced under warranty. About 14 months later the replacement drive went bad and caused my Tivo to crash again. I pulled the second drive and the problems went away again. I would not buy another unless Western Digital ups the warranty to three years or more.
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DVR Expander Still Not Dish Compatible
Reviewed By: Leslie on 8/11/2009
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Easy to set up.
Cons: This DVR is not compatible with Dish Network. Beware, once you attach the device and it installs, very easily I might add, you then contact Dish to activate your DVR expander. It's an automated system to activate your device, but it still will not work with the Dish receiver. Dish Network is aware of this issue, your account will be charged for the activation, but to date no solution to the problem exists.
Other Thoughts: I would wait to purchase this item until Dish Network solves their issue. This is clearly a Dish Network problem.
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WD DVR Expander
Reviewed By: Rich on 7/26/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: The drive is simple to hook up to the DVR 622. The 500GB WD drive runs cool and quiet.
Cons: Latest software update, 6.21, on the DVR 622 and 722 does NOT support the WD DVR Expander. USB device is recognized but when you go to use it with the Manage Devices menu, DVR states does not support this. The menu items (Transfer) etc. are all there but it cannot use the drive despite the Dishnetwork logo on the WD box. The Dishnetwork tech I had on chat already submitted this issue up the chain at Dish. I fully believe this to be a Dish issue and not a WD issue.
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Model
Brand
Western Digital
Series
My DVR Expander
Model
WDH1S5000N
Performance
Interface
USB 2.0
Capacity
500GB
Physical Spec
Form Factor
3.5"
Features
Features
Easy to set up, easy to use - Just plug it in to the external USB port on your DISH Network ViP Series HD DVR and start recording even more TV shows, sporting events and movies. (Requires port activation. Fees may apply.)
Compatible - My DVR Expander USB Edition has been verified compatible with DISH Network's ViP Series HD DVRs.
Quieter, Cooler and Eco-friendlier - A low power-consuming hard drive and a no-fan passive cooling system reduces energy consumption by 30% and makes this drive quiet enough for use in living rooms and bedrooms.
Reviewed By: on 8/25/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year
