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scrooloose · 2009-01-02, 04:30 PM

Bottom line right now is don't buy or rent a 6141 until the PVR question has been answered officially. Wait for the 6131 to be released.

-Mike

haystack · 2009-01-02, 05:33 PM

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it was haystack

Ya I think its going to work out OK on this one, with what I was told and with Bells latest experience with a class action I think it would be a real shot in the foot for them. Or I will be taking the foot out of my mouth. BUT a few weeks wait is the right move for now.

junkmale · 2009-01-03, 08:08 AM

I asked awhile back if anyone has any "specific" makes of external hard drives that will work with the 6141 when the EHD feature is added. Can anyone list makes (w/ specific model numbers) that work with the 9242? I assume these will work with the 6141 as well. Please if possible mention where you bought it and the cost. I believe someone mentioned "Lacie" EHD's work, but what models? Thanks!

Note: I'm looking at this one at Future Shop...

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0107370&catid=

Would this definitely work?

Pinza · 2009-01-03, 08:28 AM

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makes of external hard drives that will work with the 6141

You really answer your own question because as you say this is not yet available, so why not wait for Bell Tv to make the announcement that the 6141 will have an EHD capability before rushing out to buy an EHD that may or may not work with it.

Try looking at the models of EHD that are recommended by Bell TV for the 9242 and that should give you an "idea" of what might work with the 6141 or 6131 in the future.

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Would this definitely work?

Without the feature actually working it is impossible to answer this. Just wait a couple of weeks, or just go out and buy it, if it does NOT work on a 6141 you can still use it on your PC or Mac.

visiter555 · 2009-01-03, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinza

You really answer your own question because as you say this is not yet available, so why not wait for Bell Tv to make the announcement that the 6141 will have an EHD capability before rushing out to buy an EHD that may or may not work with it.

Try looking at the models of EHD that are recommended by Bell TV for the 9242 and that should give you an "idea" of what might work with the 6141 or 6131 in the future.

Without the feature actually working it is impossible to answer this. Just wait a couple of weeks, or just go out and buy it, if it does NOT work on a 6141 you can still use it on your PC or Mac.

Pinza,

The OP asked specifically what drives work with the 9242 and then stated he "assumed" the same drives would work with the 9241...

He did not "answer" his own question, rather he asked one then flew into another model as an assumption.

Vis

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I asked awhile back if anyone has any "specific" makes of external hard drives that will work with the 6141 when the EHD feature is added. Can anyone list makes (w/ specific model numbers) that work with the 9242? I assume these will work with the 6141 as well. Please if possible mention where you bought it and the cost. I believe someone mentioned "Lacie" EHD's work, but what models? Thanks!

peano · 2009-01-03, 06:31 PM

I would buy a Western Digital Mybook or a Seagate Free Agent. Both work very well with the 211 and 211K. I would avoid Lacie at all costs. I can't believe Bell decided to ignore what works perfectly for the 622 and try to recommend an unknown Lacie product.

I don't know who is in charge of these kind of decisions at Bell, but they should be fired, along with the whole department under them.

scrooloose · 2009-01-03, 07:10 PM

I would second the Western Digital Mybook. Mine has worked flawlessly on the 9242 so far. Even though it goes into sleep mode, it always wakes up when I need it.

It's very quiet too.

-Mike

bruor · 2009-01-04, 11:10 PM

I am glad I stumbled across this thread, I am looking at adding 3 HDTV receivers to our bell account soon and will most likely wait to rent the additional units, and demand that they are 6131s to ensure that I get the PVR functionality. Given that DN charges to activate this feature on their 6141-comparable units, I definitely don't want to rent units that I have to pay to upgrade.

Does anyone know if Bell rents you the latest and greatest receivers? or do they try to offload old stock to renters?

Pinza · 2009-01-05, 07:57 AM

These new models will be available to Rent.

brunes · 2009-01-05, 09:54 AM

Does anyone have any confirmation that the 6131 will be anything except the 6141 with new firmware? That is all it seems like to me by all the press releases.

Telecaster · 2009-01-05, 11:42 PM

My 6141 just blanked out.. funny the remote wouldn't respond so I unplugged it and waited for a few seconds, I had to power it up using the front buttons it then proceeded to do an update anyone else experience this?((nightly updates are disabled)
This got me thinking about the usb port in the rear... it's now charging my PS3 controllers

Cheers!

dvc · 2009-01-06, 02:23 AM

did it charge your ps3 controllers before?

Pinza · 2009-01-06, 08:06 AM

My 9200 has had power on the USB since day one.

Telecaster · 2009-01-06, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dvc

did it charge your ps3 controllers before?

Mapboy said in post 8 that the USB jack was disabled so I didn't even try..

Tele

Pinza · 2009-01-06, 04:17 PM

I think you will find that there has always been power on the USB port, that has certainly been the case with the 9200.

It was still disabled for software but that can be modified by a software update, which is exactly what has happened with the 9200, it now has a functioning USB port.

2009-01-02, 04:30 PM	#151
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	Bottom line right now is don't buy or rent a 6141 until the PVR question has been answered officially. Wait for the 6131 to be released. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

2009-01-03, 07:10 PM	#157
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	I would second the Western Digital Mybook. Mine has worked flawlessly on the 9242 so far. Even though it goes into sleep mode, it always wakes up when I need it. It's very quiet too. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

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2009-01-03, 08:08 AM	#153
junkmale Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32	I asked awhile back if anyone has any "specific" makes of external hard drives that will work with the 6141 when the EHD feature is added. Can anyone list makes (w/ specific model numbers) that work with the 9242? I assume these will work with the 6141 as well. Please if possible mention where you bought it and the cost. I believe someone mentioned "Lacie" EHD's work, but what models? Thanks! Note: I'm looking at this one at Future Shop... http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0107370&catid= Would this definitely work?

2009-01-03, 06:31 PM	#156
peano Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,586	I would buy a Western Digital Mybook or a Seagate Free Agent. Both work very well with the 211 and 211K. I would avoid Lacie at all costs. I can't believe Bell decided to ignore what works perfectly for the 622 and try to recommend an unknown Lacie product. I don't know who is in charge of these kind of decisions at Bell, but they should be fired, along with the whole department under them.

2009-01-04, 11:10 PM	#158
bruor Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1	I am glad I stumbled across this thread, I am looking at adding 3 HDTV receivers to our bell account soon and will most likely wait to rent the additional units, and demand that they are 6131s to ensure that I get the PVR functionality. Given that DN charges to activate this feature on their 6141-comparable units, I definitely don't want to rent units that I have to pay to upgrade. Does anyone know if Bell rents you the latest and greatest receivers? or do they try to offload old stock to renters?

2009-01-05, 07:57 AM	#159
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,572	These new models will be available to Rent.

2009-01-05, 09:54 AM	#160
brunes Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB Posts: 84	Does anyone have any confirmation that the 6131 will be anything except the 6141 with new firmware? That is all it seems like to me by all the press releases.

2009-01-05, 11:42 PM	#161
Telecaster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hanging out in My Home Theater !! Posts: 59	My 6141 just blanked out.. funny the remote wouldn't respond so I unplugged it and waited for a few seconds, I had to power it up using the front buttons it then proceeded to do an update anyone else experience this?((nightly updates are disabled) This got me thinking about the usb port in the rear... it's now charging my PS3 controllers Cheers!

2009-01-06, 02:23 AM	#162
dvc Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9	did it charge your ps3 controllers before?

2009-01-06, 08:06 AM	#163
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,572	My 9200 has had power on the USB since day one.

2009-01-06, 04:17 PM	#165
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,572	I think you will find that there has always been power on the USB port, that has certainly been the case with the 9200. It was still disabled for software but that can be modified by a software update, which is exactly what has happened with the 9200, it now has a functioning USB port.