Where can I buy a WD 1TB DVR extender drive from?

[ukbritt]

I tried a lot of online places, either they are out of stock and have no idea when they will have more in...I tried a few local computer stores today too..same story

[prisaz]

What area are you located in? Must be the area that just got 1.9?

http://store.westerndigital.com/store/wdus/en_US/pd/productID.220190900/parid.13092400/catid.1309460...

Other helpful information regarding eSATA.

http://www22.verizon.com/residentialhelp/fiostv/other+hardware/esata/129841.htm?

[Keyboards]

The problem is that the drive manufacturing plants are mostly in Thailand and due to the flooding there is now a world wide hard drive shortage.  Not expected to be back to full capacity until Q2 2012.

[prisaz]

You may find one on the shelf in Wallmart. I noticed they carry them online for ordering and possibly in store. You just have to hope you hit a place that shows in stock. The WDC link I provided had 1TB model out of stock, but the 1TB model supported by FiOS showed in stock. I did not try to order, so if you find one, snatch it up quick.

[ukbritt]

I already tried Walmart,Best Buy,Microcenter and any other plausible outlets...ended up placing an order direct with WD..now lets hope its not back ordered..

[prisaz]

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@ukbritt wrote:

I already tried Walmart,Best Buy,Microcenter and any other plausible outlets...ended up placing an order direct with WD..now lets hope its not back ordered..

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WD did show the one out of stock, but the Verizon supported model I provided the link to did show in stock. Good luck and let us know how it works out. From WD site, and shows in stock.

http://store.westerndigital.com/store/wdus/en_US/pd/productID.220190900/parid.13092400/catid.1309460...

[nascar]

I bought this a few month ago.  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/687681-REG/Iomega_34527_2TB_Professional_Desktop_External.html

Have no idea how long it will last but so far so good.

[prisaz]

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@nascar wrote:

I bought this a few month ago.  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/687681-REG/Iomega_34527_2TB_Professional_Desktop_External.html

Have no idea how long it will last but so far so good.

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Cool I don't need an expander. I watch too many of the same types of competing shows. They are all on about the same time. Need more than two tuners to stop conflicts, and once I have seen it, what is the point of keeping it. IMO. Some like to save stuff and watch it later. I don't thing I will pay for stuff from flex view just to store on a box that could crash, and no back up. Though I think Verizon keeps a record like Itunes. Have not looked. Been looking at 2 DVRs if I can get the ones I want.

[nascar]

I have two 7232's and the extra eSATA storage.  The four tuners comes in handy more often than not.  The new TiVo has four tuners.  A lot of upfront cost with TiVo but two of those and eight tuners...