Official New 8642 PVR from Rogers - Page 4 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

scrooloose · 2010-03-10, 08:37 PM

Geez, this is DigitalHome.ca. What are you guys waiting for....someone go out and buy one already!

-Mike

JamesK · 2010-03-10, 10:09 PM

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which says it's SATA

So, how long before we see an article here about modifying them up to a gig or two? ;-)

jvincent · 2010-03-10, 10:10 PM

Someone has to buy one first!

secotton · 2010-03-10, 10:29 PM

Fine fine...I'll go and get one tomorrow. It's oly $500. Um....then again, maybe not.

I'm sure doing a hard disk upgrade on one of these would be easier since it's already using the SATA interface. I personally wouldn't want to go over 750Gb / 1Tb for compatibility sake, but even still, I don't see why it wouldn't work.

You might need to duplicate the old disk to the new one just in case there's some code on there that is required to run the box.

Honestly, I am surprised no has gotten one yet. I figured there'd be a few out there that would get one the first second they had a chance to. Then again, maybe for any of those that did get one; they are all playing with their new boxes

That, or they decided to sacrifice their 1TB SATA hard drive from their computer to upgrade their boxes and now can't post on Digital Home! LOL

mgl · 2010-03-10, 10:54 PM

I'd buy one tomorrow if I could get one with the 500GB drive. I just don't want another PVR with a 160GB internal.

So will the existing 1TB drive that Rogers sell work with the new unit? I know you can choose a different drive, but I kind of like the chassis of the one Rogers sells. I'd rather have the 500GB internal though, since that's enough space for me for now. One fewer thing to plug in or break.

cm023 · 2010-03-10, 11:09 PM

Any chance on doing an Swap from an 8300 yet? I was going to call around some stores but they will likley have no idea what I am talking about.

Bplayer · 2010-03-10, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mgl

I'd buy one tomorrow if I could get one with the 500GB drive. I just don't want another PVR with a 160GB internal.

Depending on the pricing difference it may be more economical to but one with the smallest HDD and replace the internal with a larger HDD. This needs a pioneer to do the internal HDD upgrade.

TVGuy68 · 2010-03-11, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by awhite2600

Just my luck. I broke down and bought an 8300 just a few weeks ago when they were on sale. I should have taken the hint that a price drop would indicate that Rogers was clearing out old stock to make way for a new model. (Although all retailers now have the 8300 back at regular price.

)

I'm sure there will be some new features down the road that will require the new box. Perhaps 3D TV, additional channels, remote PVR capability...who knows.

I guess the good news is that the purchase of the 8300 at the sale price will pay for itself after 14 months when compared to renting. I can always move the 8300 to another TV and rent a new box in the future.

Don't feel too bad about buying the 8300HD just think of all the money you will be saving

. I could be wrong but I would be surprised if the GUI etc. on the new box will be all that different then the 8300HD, maybe just faster.

The Watcher · 2010-03-11, 12:35 AM

You can buy the 8642 PVR at the Home Shopping Channel for $499 sh $16.68 and taxes.

Ontario residents only; If you order more then one item, they will reduce your shipping and

handling charges.

gzero · 2010-03-11, 06:21 AM

^^ Not only that, but the web site is advertising the 500GB model for $599 as well.

JamesK · 2010-03-11, 07:30 AM

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So will the existing 1TB drive that Rogers sell

I thought 500 GB was the largest external drive Rogers sold.

JamesK · 2010-03-11, 07:47 AM

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500GB model for $599 as well

So, you're paying $100 more for just over 3x the capacity. On the other hand, you can buy a 1 TB SATA drive for under $90 and have a 160 GB drive left over for use with something else.

becks · 2010-03-11, 08:17 AM

^^^Funny how the description on TSC is for the 8300 though

gzero · 2010-03-11, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesK

So, you're paying $100 more for just over 3x the capacity. On the other hand, you can buy a 1 TB SATA drive for under $90 and have a 160 GB drive left over for use with something else.

If you don't mind having a brand new receiver with a void warranty, that's a great plan

eSATA is probably the way to go.

leopard · 2010-03-11, 02:23 PM

When the new 8642 PVR is available for swapping..rental that is would a sata hard drive in a esata hard drive enclosure including esata cable would work connected to this new terminal box? Would anyone know or have to wait and see?

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2010-03-10, 10:29 PM	#49
secotton Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 190	Fine fine...I'll go and get one tomorrow. It's oly $500. Um....then again, maybe not. I'm sure doing a hard disk upgrade on one of these would be easier since it's already using the SATA interface. I personally wouldn't want to go over 750Gb / 1Tb for compatibility sake, but even still, I don't see why it wouldn't work. You might need to duplicate the old disk to the new one just in case there's some code on there that is required to run the box. Honestly, I am surprised no has gotten one yet. I figured there'd be a few out there that would get one the first second they had a chance to. Then again, maybe for any of those that did get one; they are all playing with their new boxes That, or they decided to sacrifice their 1TB SATA hard drive from their computer to upgrade their boxes and now can't post on Digital Home! LOL

2010-03-10, 10:54 PM	#50
mgl Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 29	I'd buy one tomorrow if I could get one with the 500GB drive. I just don't want another PVR with a 160GB internal. So will the existing 1TB drive that Rogers sell work with the new unit? I know you can choose a different drive, but I kind of like the chassis of the one Rogers sells. I'd rather have the 500GB internal though, since that's enough space for me for now. One fewer thing to plug in or break.

2010-03-10, 11:09 PM	#51
cm023 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 339	Any chance on doing an Swap from an 8300 yet? I was going to call around some stores but they will likley have no idea what I am talking about.

2010-03-11, 06:21 AM	#55
gzero Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 135	^^ Not only that, but the web site is advertising the 500GB model for $599 as well.

2010-03-11, 08:17 AM	#58
becks Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ottawa Posts: 929	^^^Funny how the description on TSC is for the 8300 though

2010-03-11, 02:23 PM	#60
leopard Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 49	When the new 8642 PVR is available for swapping..rental that is would a sata hard drive in a esata hard drive enclosure including esata cable would work connected to this new terminal box? Would anyone know or have to wait and see?