An AV-optimized drive engineered for 24-by-7 operation, offering smooth video recording and playback with SilkStream™ technology (available via eSATA connection only).A convenient camcorder storage companion that allows users to make more room for recording by transferring videos from compatible cameras to a My Book AV DVR expander without a computer.
Additional recording hours for enhanced viewing pleasure by connecting the drive to compatible USB or eSATA DVRs, instantly creating more storage for TV shows, sporting events, and movies.
WD's My Book AV DVR expander also enables users to store and play back videos from 2010 or later Sony HD Handycam camcorders with the Direct Copy feature, giving consumers an easy way to offload, archive and enjoy their personal videos in one simple step without a PC. WD's My Book AV DVR expander allows users to take back control of their DVR and keep more of their TV shows." "With our busy lives, it's easy to get behind on our favorite shows. The hard drives inside these devices simply don't have enough space to store all of consumers' favorite HD programs each week," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group. "Millions of users love their TiVos and DVRs because they can watch their favorite TV shows whenever they want. In addition, the WD My Book AV DVR expander enclosure is designed to isolate these AV drives from the shock and vibration that can occur in home entertainment environments. WD uses these same industry-proven drives in the WD My Book AV DVR expander to provide consumers with a reliable high-quality HD viewing experience, whether the drive is connected to a game console, Blu-ray Disc player, WD TV media player or other media playback device. The drives also feature WD GreenPower Technology so they produce very little heat and are designed to handle today's cramped, gadget-rich entertainment centers. These WD customers demand AV-grade drives, which are specifically engineered for recording and playback of programs on a 24-by-7 duty cycle. WD is a leading supplier of hard drives for the DVR set-top boxes offered by major cable, satellite and Internet Protocol Television service providers. WD's My Book AV DVR expander addresses these issues by providing users with up to 120 additional hours of HD storage for their TiVo, DirecTV, Dish Network and other compatible DVRs. Shortage of storage also prevents the DVR's recommendation engine from suggesting new shows, limiting the use of a favorite consumer feature.
HD programs take up several times more storage space than standard definition programs, requiring users to constantly delete old shows to make more room for new ones. broadband households and 38 percent of Western European broadband households have a DVR (Parks Associates: The Consumer Perspective 2009). According to Parks Associates, 40 percent of U.S. WD is working with other major satellite, cable and telecom companies to integrate its DVR expander technology into set-top boxes around the world.ĭVRs have become an indispensable technology for consumers by helping users time-shift their TV and recommend new shows. The drive, which offers USB and eSATA connections, has also been tested and is compatible with Dish Network and DirecTV DVRs. TiVo Verified compatible with TiVo Series3 and TiVo HD DVRs, the new My Book AV DVR expander is capable of storing up to 120 hours of high-definition (HD) television programming. LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 22, PRNewswire - WD, the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new 1 TB My Book AV DVR expander, allowing customers to instantly and seamlessly expand their DVR recording capacity by simply attaching the My Book AV DVR expander. Western Digital Introduces My Book AV DVR Expander