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New user thanks and question
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Posted by: Lothar

Hello, I am new to the forums and wanted to thank everyone for the great information provided here. After reading many posts I decided to go ahead and get a Phillips DSR-6000 and modify it by adding a 80 GB B drive. It was very easy I had the unit completely updated to the latest software and th drive installed in about 2 hours. I am a computer technician and have some basic knowledge of Linux, so it was a breeze. The only question I have is about the need for a 80 conducter IDE cable. Is the Tivo hard drive controller UDMA 66 or 100 capable. If it is why would they ship the units with a standard 40 conducter cable. If not I can not see why anyone would fill the need to add one.

Posted by: stormsweeper

It only uses ATA33, but the 80 pin cable is usually considered to be more tolerant to EM disturbance in the case (unshielded power supply), etc.