hahn

Is there a limit as to how large a harddrive I can install to expand the time?

Right now, I have "old" Sony Tivo SVR2000 (the original Tivo I) with 30 GB HD. As I understand it , there's only room for 2 HD's. So is it possible to completely mirror the entire HD onto one larger one (like a 200 GB drive) and then just toss the 30GB drive?

Is it possible to upgrade the processor (if I recall it's a Pentium 90) to a faster one, or add more RAM so that the buttons are more responsive?

Deftones

www.tivocommunity.com

There's an extensive FAQ covering the how-to's on hacking.

Numanoid

Tivo has a 137GB limit per drive, so don't get anything over 160GB drives (you can put two in for ~250 hours). You cannot upgrade the other components (processor, RAM). Check out the Hinsdale How-To Guide for the complete directions to replacing your HD.

huzefa

Actually you can upgrade the components. It takes a little soldering but it CAN be done. If you need more info on upgrading RAM, etc., let me know.

Deftones

yeah, you definately can upgrade the RAM. Not sure about the processor, though.

hahn

I don't mind soldering. What do I need to do? Will adding RAM speed up the button "responsiveness"?

kantonburg

I would love to find something that speeds up the button responsiveness. That is my only complaint with my TiVo and I'm not using the IR Blaster either.

I have no reason to get a Series2 Tivo. HMO is nothing I want. All the menu grouping isn't something I'd want at this point. So my series1 does fine. Just needs a little "umpf" added to it

cliffzig

Series 2 processes menus and the sort much much faster. If it's 'oomph' you want, then the series 2 is the way to go. (I still use my Series 1, no complaints here!)

hahn

Bump. Huzefa?