Digital video recorders are quickly becoming as common in a home theater as a DVD player. With the proliferation of HD programming on DVR systems, more storage space is needed. Currently when your TiVo fills up your option is to delete content.

Western Digital announced a new product today called the My DVR Expander that adds another, much better option to the list. The My DVR Expander looks just like the Western Digital My Book external hard drives, which is what the My DVR Expander is in the grand scheme of things.

The 500GB external hard drive connects to all TiVo HD and Series3 DVRs via the eSATA port and is recognized automatically by the DVR. The additional 500GB of storage space allows for up to 300 additional hours of standard definition video and up to 60 additional hours of high definition video.

The drive uses passive cooling for silent operation and a low intensity LED light to minimize distractions while using your home theater. Western Digital also says that the My DVR Expander will work with Scientific Atlanta models including the Explorer 8300 series DVRs. Included in the package are the drive itself, an eSATA cable, AC adapter and the quick install guide. The drive is available now for $199.

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