After testing a number of drives we are now able to offer a 500GB hard drive upgrade for the SkyHD High Definition receiver (this is for the Thomson DSI 8215 initially). For the 500GB SkyHD upgrade we have chosen a Consumer Electronics drive from Seagate that comes with firmware prepared specifically for use in a Personal Video Recorder (PVR). This means the drive is tuned to be run quieter, create less heat and use less electrical current than comparable standard PC hard disk drives.
The original hard drive in the SkyHD box is a 300GB disk with 140GB reserved for Sky video on demand services, leaving just 160GB for recorded content. With a 500GB upgrade kit fitted to the SkyHD receiver you get a massive 360GB of available storage for recordings - well over double the original space.
The DIY installation of a larger hard drive in the Thomson DSI 8215 is a bit more tricky than some of the older Sky+ receivers. There are multiple layers of plastic casing and metal chassis that need to be dismantled before you can get at the disk. Even so we believe that anyone can upgrade their Sky HD box with the help of clearly written instructions - we provide a six page installation guide that includes easy to understand diagrams and photos of the procedure.
Take a look at our Sky+ and Sky HD Upgrade FAQ for a full list of PVRs that we support. See the XtendedPlay website for the full range of PVR, satellite and TV related products we supply.
Please Contact Us if you have questions about upgrading the hard drive in your Sky High Definition receiver.
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