Western Digital today introduced its new My DVR Expander USB Edition external hard drives that are verified compatible with DISH Network Corporation’s ViP Series HD DVRs (digital video recorders). The new 500 GB external drive increases the recording capacity of the DISH HD DVRs by storing up to 300 hours of digital standard-definition (SD) or up to 60 hours of high-definition (HD) television programming. Users can instantly increase their recording storage capacity by simply attaching the My DVR Expander USB Edition drive to their DISH Network ViP Series HD DVRs.
The new WD My DVR Expander USB Edition external hard drives include a unique no-fan passive cooling system and an eco-friendly WD AV-GP hard drive with GreenPower technology, making it quiet and ideal for use in living rooms or bedrooms, while consuming up to one-third less power than standard external hard drives. MSRP for the My DVR Expander USB Edition drive with 500 GB is $149.99 USD.