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Can I use this drive to backup Tivo
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Posted by: topaz

Bestbuy has the Western Digital 30G 5400rpm drive for $59 (after rebates).

Has anyone used this drive to backup their main tivo drive?

Does anyone know of any issues with this drive I need to know before trying this backup?

Thanks in advance,
Topaz

Posted by: mike

Actually, I have used a 30 GB WD drive. It's slightly larger than the stock Quantum so all data fits in there nicely. I'm using the WD 5400 RPM as the A drive and a second 40 GB, 7200 RPM as the B drive. The original Quantum is sitting on a shelf as an emergency backup (hopefully never needed). I'm waiting for the 120's to get below $100 & I'll upgrade both.

Internal temperature never goes above 40°C - hardly a difference before/after the upgrade.

Good luck,

Mike