Thinking of buing a Standard Definition Set Top Box shortly. Just wondering which
box to buy

Just have a few questions.

1) Being able to upgrade the Hard disk to a larger size. IE 200gb+

2) Being able to record from external sources such as a satelite reciever or other such external device to the hard disk.

3) Being able to transfer recording easily from the hard disk to a pc for edit and dvd backup.


Which box or boxes support the above features? All suggestions greatly appreciated.

1 & 3. The topfield supports both.

1. I think the opentel supports this.

2. None do unless you count a HTPC as a set top box or there is something I don't know about on the market.

Any STB you chose plus + a Tivo

Does all three prefectly

The biggest drive an opentel will take is a 120 gig (according to the manual).