Apricorn introduces 1.5TB DVR Xpander, succeeds at making it ugly

Apricorn's DVR Xpanders have never been the prettiest bunch, but we would've thought a redesign was in order with the introduction of the 1.5TB model. Sadly, our hopes and dreams of a DVR attachment from the outfit that isn't completely heinous have been decidedly crushed, as the latest edition is just as unsightly as prior models. Of course, it can hold up to 187.5 hours of HD content or 843 hours of SD material, not to mention its ability to connect via USB 2.0 or eSATA. So yeah, if all that matters to you is functionality (and not missing a single drama while out on that month-long vacation), we'd say the $239 asking price is totally reasonable.

[Via PCLaunches, thanks Vinit]

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 24th 2009 2:07AM]

I've had an excellent experience with my 500 GB Apricorn DVR expander. There was some trouble with the case about six months after I bought it, but their customer service took care of it.

The aesthetics may not be great, but the drive and fan seem silent from eight feet away. I did take a tiny bit of electrical tape and cover up 80% of the red power LED to get it down to a more reasonable brightness when watching TV in low or no light. Other then that I've been quite happy with my DVR expander.

Getting hours and hours more space for my old SA 8300 box and then for my Tivo S3 was well worth the cost.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 23rd 2009 4:14PM]

Does this device work with Time Warner Cable's DCH6416 dual HD tuner? Any problems?