HDD capacity for a TM-6800/6900

[djeten]

Hi Guys,

I'm interestedto purchase this equipment, but I'm a little concerned about the capacity of HDD's that can be connected.
Out of experience I know that certain computers have problems with HDD's which have a lot of storage room.

Does anybody know if e.g. a HDD of 500 gb's can be connected to the 6800?

In the product documentation there is nothing on the capacity.

Thx in advance

[Mship]

I've emailed Technomate to see if there is any limit or recommendations on HDD size for the 6*** range

I won't be holding my breath for a reply though - I'm still waiting for a reply to one I sent at the start of the year

Kev

EDIT: I've just read on another site that someone has a 500Gig HDD working on one

[Nealster]

Hello...
I'm interested in adding a HDD to a TM6900.

Is there any thoughts on which manufacturer to go for?

I've seen an advert for a 500Gb Maxtor at about £160 - ready to use.
Sounds fairly expensive nowadays??

[Mship]

I'm using a 160gb Western Digital passport HDD and it works a treat

I've read that a 500gb HDD works OK too but obviously haven't tried one myself

Kev

[Nealster]

Can anybody please confirm to me that by adding HDD to this receiver will actually record HD material - no problems?

I've tried using a 4Gb memory stick/flash drive with BBC-HD and found it unwatchable.
I'm assuming along the lines of insufficient transfer rates but would like to confirm before adding an external hard drive.

Cheers

[Mship]

I recorded a HD film over Xmas (can't remember what it was) and didn't encounter any problems during playback

Kev

[Nealster]

I've since added a 500Gb Seagate external HardDiscDrive and can seemingly record HD, no problem. Limited occasions so far but will report back if anything untoward occurs.

[Nealster]

Continuing on from where I left off...
For whatever reason, my TM 6900 is having none of this HDD business, anymore!!
It worked initially but not anymore. I was having to unplug/plug-in the usb or power lead to get something to happen but it's far from reliable
I believe it's down to the size of the Hard Drive?
Will maybe have to chalk it down to experience & try less GB??

[marziemcg]

I ran a 500Gb HDD off my TM6900, and there were teething troubles. Like files couldn't be played back, or disappeared. I moved down to a 120Gb, put the 500Gb on my pc and I don't have any troubles with the lower capacity HDD.

[Nealster]

Cheers Marziemcg & Mship,
That'll be my next move when I can afford to buy another HDD. Looking at a previous post I will probably opt for 160GB.