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molsonman73 · 2008-12-22, 11:44 AM

Still NO news on the PVR feature, here is my conversation today with bell.

Thank you for your patience.
You are now chatting with Jaime W.

Jaime W: Hello, thank you for visiting bell.ca. How may I help you today?

John : Hello, I am curious as to when Bell will release the software update for the HD 6141 receiver to allow an external USB hard drive to be attached for PVR features. This was promised by Pat Button (the previous VP of sales) in a press release in January 2008

Jaime W: Unfortunately we do not have any dates or updates on when the update will come out.

John : Has there been any talk as to whether or not this update will be coming out for these receivers, the US satellite company uses the same receivers and they already have this update available to there customers

Jaime W: Yes, the only update released this year was for the 9242 HD PVR receiver.

John : does bell not work with dishnetwork on these updates because they are owned by echostar

John : so as of right now the usb port on this receiver is basically there for cosmetic purposes.

Jaime W: Yes this feature is not yet enabled.

John : and there is no time frame on when it will become "ENABLED"

Jaime W: Unfortunately no date yet for the release. I'm sorry about this.

John : OK , thank you for this answer. I look forward to being able to use my HD 6141 receiver as a PVR with an external USB hard drive in the future.

Jaime W: It's been a pleasure helping you out today! Thank you for choosing Bell and for using bell.ca for your self-serve solutions. Have a great day!
Your chat representative has ended the chat session. We thank you for using this service and we hope we have answered all your questions.

Pinza · 2008-12-22, 12:39 PM

Only speculation but with the imminent release of the 6131, which will be "PVR Ready", I am inclined to think this might have been shelved.

kandkt · 2008-12-22, 02:06 PM

They had better release this update ... that was the only reason I purchased the 6141 is so that I could add on the EHD down the road. If not, they will be replacing mine with the 6131.

Angelfish · 2008-12-22, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kandkt

They had better release this update ... that was the only reason I purchased the 6141 is so that I could add on the EHD down the road. If not, they will be replacing mine with the 6131.

I second that reponse

spun14 · 2008-12-22, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Only speculation but with the imminent release of the 6131, which will be "PVR Ready", I am inclined to think this might have been shelved.

Is this the same "PVR Ready" option that they sold so many ppl on for the 6141? You should really look at getting this reciever because they'll be putting out software that will let you add an external HDD in the very near future. Don't waste your money on the 9242 unless you want to control 2 tv's.

I'm sure there are a whole heck of a lot of ppl out there that were sold on the feature being available on the 6141 (myself included) who will be very upset if it doesn't happen and they put out a 1 digit different model which can do. Sounds more like a cash grab than anything else. But we'll have to wait and see the specs on the new model i guess.

Pinza · 2008-12-22, 02:53 PM

As soon as I get hold of specs I will share them.

They are also releasing a 9241, which is a 9242 without the output to a second TV....Hmm

haystack · 2008-12-22, 03:03 PM

Just spoke with a Mark at the executive office for Bell TV . He Told me that "Jan 7 2009 they will make the announcement of the EHD for the 6141"
Said "they were just starting today with the training for the csr"
I have his direct # which I will be happy to provide if this does not happen.

Pinza · 2008-12-22, 05:27 PM

That is great news.

spun14 · 2008-12-22, 09:05 PM

Ok so if they're saying the 6141 is getting the EHD upgrade as well then what is the point in releasing the 6131? Are there any differences in the box's or will the 6141 fade away like what was posted in the other thread reguarding the 9242 bein discontinued and replaced with the 9241?

Are you sure he wasn't confusing the 2 box's up? It is only 1 digit difference and its not uncommon for exec's to be confused about model numbers. I guess we may have to wait the 2 weeks to find out officially.

Pinza · 2008-12-22, 09:16 PM

I think we are about to see the end of the 6141 & the 9242.

I agree it would be way too confusing to have models that do almost the same and at the exact same price point too.

blackspidey · 2008-12-22, 10:14 PM

Anyone have any suggestions for external HD's to look for? Boxing day is coming up fast and might as well get a deal while we wait!?

haystack · 2008-12-22, 10:20 PM

Having already waited just shy of a year I suggest you wait 16 more days.

AFF · 2008-12-22, 10:27 PM

I read somewhere that western digital was the one to go with. Some WD drives are soon going to say dvr ready or something like that in the boxes .

junkmale · 2008-12-23, 09:21 AM

Can anyone name "specific" models of Western Digital or other external hard drives that will definitely be compatible? The minimum requirements I believe are this...

• USB 2.0 connectivity
• 7200 RPM disk speed
• External power adapter
• Always-on (no-sleep mode)

Thanks in advance!

Sammy740 · 2008-12-23, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkmale

Can anyone name "specific" models of Western Digital or other external hard drives that will definitely be compatible? The minimum requirements I believe are this...

• USB 2.0 connectivity
• 7200 RPM disk speed
• External power adapter
• Always-on (no-sleep mode)

Thanks in advance!

Minimum 40GB and max 720GBish....this is off the top of my head...i can verify when i get into work today..

2008-12-22, 11:44 AM	#121
molsonman73 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 35	ExpressVu 6141 plus External HDD = Instant PVR Still NO news on the PVR feature, here is my conversation today with bell. Thank you for your patience. You are now chatting with Jaime W. Jaime W: Hello, thank you for visiting bell.ca. How may I help you today? John : Hello, I am curious as to when Bell will release the software update for the HD 6141 receiver to allow an external USB hard drive to be attached for PVR features. This was promised by Pat Button (the previous VP of sales) in a press release in January 2008 Jaime W: Unfortunately we do not have any dates or updates on when the update will come out. John : Has there been any talk as to whether or not this update will be coming out for these receivers, the US satellite company uses the same receivers and they already have this update available to there customers Jaime W: Yes, the only update released this year was for the 9242 HD PVR receiver. John : does bell not work with dishnetwork on these updates because they are owned by echostar John : so as of right now the usb port on this receiver is basically there for cosmetic purposes. Jaime W: Yes this feature is not yet enabled. John : and there is no time frame on when it will become "ENABLED" Jaime W: Unfortunately no date yet for the release. I'm sorry about this. John : OK , thank you for this answer. I look forward to being able to use my HD 6141 receiver as a PVR with an external USB hard drive in the future. Jaime W: It's been a pleasure helping you out today! Thank you for choosing Bell and for using bell.ca for your self-serve solutions. Have a great day! Your chat representative has ended the chat session. We thank you for using this service and we hope we have answered all your questions.

2008-12-22, 10:14 PM	#131
blackspidey Rookie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 3	Ext HD suggestions? Anyone have any suggestions for external HD's to look for? Boxing day is coming up fast and might as well get a deal while we wait!?

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2008-12-22, 12:39 PM	#122
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,582	Only speculation but with the imminent release of the 6131, which will be "PVR Ready", I am inclined to think this might have been shelved.

2008-12-22, 02:06 PM	#123
kandkt Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 507	They had better release this update ... that was the only reason I purchased the 6141 is so that I could add on the EHD down the road. If not, they will be replacing mine with the 6131.

2008-12-22, 02:53 PM	#126
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,582	As soon as I get hold of specs I will share them. They are also releasing a 9241, which is a 9242 without the output to a second TV....Hmm

2008-12-22, 03:03 PM	#127
haystack Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,113	Just spoke with a Mark at the executive office for Bell TV . He Told me that "Jan 7 2009 they will make the announcement of the EHD for the 6141" Said "they were just starting today with the training for the csr" I have his direct # which I will be happy to provide if this does not happen.

2008-12-22, 05:27 PM	#128
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,582	That is great news.

2008-12-22, 09:05 PM	#129
spun14 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Port Perry, Ontario Posts: 231	Ok so if they're saying the 6141 is getting the EHD upgrade as well then what is the point in releasing the 6131? Are there any differences in the box's or will the 6141 fade away like what was posted in the other thread reguarding the 9242 bein discontinued and replaced with the 9241? Are you sure he wasn't confusing the 2 box's up? It is only 1 digit difference and its not uncommon for exec's to be confused about model numbers. I guess we may have to wait the 2 weeks to find out officially.

2008-12-22, 09:16 PM	#130
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,582	I think we are about to see the end of the 6141 & the 9242. I agree it would be way too confusing to have models that do almost the same and at the exact same price point too.

2008-12-22, 10:20 PM	#132
haystack Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,113	Having already waited just shy of a year I suggest you wait 16 more days.

2008-12-22, 10:27 PM	#133
AFF Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 671	I read somewhere that western digital was the one to go with. Some WD drives are soon going to say dvr ready or something like that in the boxes .

2008-12-23, 09:21 AM	#134
junkmale Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32	Can anyone name "specific" models of Western Digital or other external hard drives that will definitely be compatible? The minimum requirements I believe are this... • USB 2.0 connectivity • 7200 RPM disk speed • External power adapter • Always-on (no-sleep mode) Thanks in advance!