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80 GB Series2 - Can you add a second HD???
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Posted by: shaady

I've searched the board for a few days and read many a thread, but I haven't found my answer, so I post...

I received a 80hr Series2 DVR as a gift (bought from Costco). Since I already have a Series1 TiVo that I've upgraded, I anxiously popped the hood looking to add another HD and realized that there is NO second rack, NOR any room at all.

Some questions...
1. Is upgrading to a bigger single HD the only option for this unit?
2. Is the 40/60hr Series2 the same? Which Series2 models have room for 2 drives.
3. I noticed the Series2 has a Western Digital drive, whereas my Series1 had a Maxtor. Was there any reason for this change, other than cost?

Thanks! :up:
Rashaad

Posted by: gwn21

If you go to: http://www.weaknees.com/twinbreeze.html you will find that they have a solution to the problem....

GWN21

Posted by: Sixela D

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Originally posted by shaady
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Some questions...
1. Is upgrading to a bigger single HD the only option for this unit?
2. Is the 40/60hr Series2 the same? Which Series2 models have room for 2 drives.
3. I noticed the Series2 has a Western Digital drive, whereas my Series1 had a Maxtor. Was there any reason for this change, other than cost?

I've been doing a little research on the topic myself and have found that none of the 80hr series2 have a slot for a second hard drive. The 60hr series2, as well as one of the 40hr models have a second slot. That being said, both weaknees and 9thtee sell some kind of mounting kit for a second hard drive so you do still have that option, however, it's unknown what the effects are with regard to temp, noise, etc. That's the gist of it. As far as the maxtor vs. western digital question... I have no idea.