ExpressVu 6141 plus External HDD = Instant PVR - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

hugh · 2008-01-10, 12:46 PM

The ExpressVu 6141 is being introduced tomorrow by Bell.

For details about it, see the dedicated thread.

In this thread, I wanted to highlight that the ExpressVu 6141 will have USB 2.0 capability so you can add a hard drive and it becomes an HD PVR. Expected time frame for this capability is this year

The $299 unit comes with a PVR remote and has a nine day electronic program guide.

barter · 2008-01-10, 12:59 PM

Any external HDD or that archos 605/705 thing.

hugh · 2008-01-10, 01:04 PM

Any external HDD and like the 9242, I'm pretty sure you can switch external drives so you'll be able to archive stuff onto multiple hard drives.

You won't however be able to plug the drive into your computer and watch tv.

barter · 2008-01-10, 01:11 PM

Still pretty good all the same. Bell doing something right for once. Buying a 6141 makes sense now.

scrooloose · 2008-01-10, 01:31 PM

Excellent. I wonder how big a disk we'll be able to add? 750GB or 1TB would be great! That would solve my PVR storage needs.

-Mike

Q · 2008-01-10, 01:51 PM

Reading the dish site the HDD is min. 40GB up to 750GB.

Makes me think twice for sure but still am unhappy about not having the 55hr HD main drive.

They should activate this on the 9200

novatuc · 2008-01-17, 09:46 AM

Although the 6141 with external HDD sounds exactly like what I will be looking for, is USB 2.0 fast enough to record HD on the fly? The external computer USB drives I have are definitely not as fast as the internal drive for moving information back and forth. If I am not mistaken, the Archos units record in Divx format which take a lot less space. Will a normal external drive be able to keep up?

hugh · 2008-01-17, 10:00 AM

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is USB 2.0 fast enough to record HD on the fly?

The USB 2.0 transfer rates are significantly higher than what is required.

Tom.F.1 · 2008-01-17, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by novatuc

Will a normal external drive be able to keep up?

USB is fast enough to record 1 HD program and Playback 1 HD program in mpeg 2.
More in Mpeg 4, and a whole lot more in SD.
On the othe hand, my 9242 internal drive can Record 3 HD programs and Playback another HD. I do it regularly. Aparently it can output to TV 2 SD at the same time, but i've never used TV2 output.

silvertint · 2008-01-20, 11:17 AM

Any info on the 9200 possibly getting the Archos updated ???

firestone · 2008-01-28, 07:23 PM

Just got my 6141 installed, nice form factor and gui...

Called expressvu customer service to inquire about external HDD connection, I was told they are working hard at activating the feature and it should be available within 15 to 20 days!

Hope that's true!

Will report back

Nimiq 1 · 2008-01-28, 07:36 PM

Wow, that is great news........

habskilla · 2008-01-29, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Called expressvu customer service to inquire about external HDD connection, I was told they are working hard at activating the feature and it should be available within 15 to 20 days!

firestone,
You'll quickly see that those 15 to 20 days mutate to 150 to 200 days.

PS. Welcome aboard!

firestone · 2008-01-29, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by habskilla

firestone,
You'll quickly see that those 15 to 20 days mutate to 150 to 200 days.

PS. Welcome aboard!

Ah man, I was happy being ignorant and unaware

Thanks for welcome...habskilla

capricorn1267 · 2008-10-16, 02:57 AM

Does anyone have any info on this new version? EHD support?

2008-01-10, 12:46 PM	#1
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	ExpressVu 6141 plus External HDD = Instant PVR The ExpressVu 6141 is being introduced tomorrow by Bell. For details about it, see the dedicated thread. In this thread, I wanted to highlight that the ExpressVu 6141 will have USB 2.0 capability so you can add a hard drive and it becomes an HD PVR. Expected time frame for this capability is this year The $299 unit comes with a PVR remote and has a nine day electronic program guide. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website. Last edited by hugh; 2008-01-11 at 07:46 AM.

2008-01-10, 01:04 PM	#3
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	Any external HDD and like the 9242, I'm pretty sure you can switch external drives so you'll be able to archive stuff onto multiple hard drives. You won't however be able to plug the drive into your computer and watch tv. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2008-01-10, 01:31 PM	#5
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	Excellent. I wonder how big a disk we'll be able to add? 750GB or 1TB would be great! That would solve my PVR storage needs. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

2008-01-17, 09:46 AM	#7
novatuc Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 82	Is USB fast enough for HD ? Although the 6141 with external HDD sounds exactly like what I will be looking for, is USB 2.0 fast enough to record HD on the fly? The external computer USB drives I have are definitely not as fast as the internal drive for moving information back and forth. If I am not mistaken, the Archos units record in Divx format which take a lot less space. Will a normal external drive be able to keep up?

2008-01-28, 07:23 PM	#11
firestone Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	Nice receiver Just got my 6141 installed, nice form factor and gui... Called expressvu customer service to inquire about external HDD connection, I was told they are working hard at activating the feature and it should be available within 15 to 20 days! Hope that's true! Will report back

2008-01-10, 12:59 PM	#2
barter Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,302	Any external HDD or that archos 605/705 thing.

2008-01-10, 01:11 PM	#4
barter Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,302	Still pretty good all the same. Bell doing something right for once. Buying a 6141 makes sense now.

2008-01-10, 01:51 PM	#6
Q Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oakville Posts: 3,974	Reading the dish site the HDD is min. 40GB up to 750GB. Makes me think twice for sure but still am unhappy about not having the 55hr HD main drive. They should activate this on the 9200

2008-01-20, 11:17 AM	#10
silvertint Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 19	Any info on the 9200 possibly getting the Archos updated ???

2008-01-28, 07:36 PM	#12
Nimiq 1 __________ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,225	Wow, that is great news........

2008-10-16, 02:57 AM	#15
capricorn1267 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12	software v164 for the 6141 Does anyone have any info on this new version? EHD support?

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