LAKE FOREST, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Just in time to make a perfect Father's Day gift, WD(R) (NYSE: WDC) today
introduced its new My DVR Expander(TM) USB Edition(TM) external hard drives
that are verified compatible with
DISH Network Corporation's (Nasdaq: DISH)
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(1). Users can instantly increase(2) their
recording storage capacity by simply attaching the My DVR Expander USB Edition
drive to their DISH Network ViP Series HD DVRs.
"WD's My DVR Expander provides an ideal complement to the innovative
archiving feature of DISH Network's award-winning line of ViP HD DVRs," said
Jessica Insalaco, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for DISH
Network. "Combined with the already industry-leading storage capacity of our
DVRs, DISH Network customers can create and control their own on-demand
programming -- reinforcing DISH Network's leadership in digital
entertainment."
"With the continued expansion of available HD programming, there is a
growing consumer demand for additional storage. The My DVR Expander USB
Edition allows DISH customers to record more HD programs without worrying
about having to delete their favorite shows," said Jim Welsh, vice president
and general manager of WD's branded products and consumer electronics
businesses.
Cool, Quiet, Eco-friendly
The new drives include a unique no-fan passive cooling system and an
eco-friendly WD AV-GP hard drive with GreenPower(TM) 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.
Compatibility
The My DVR Expander USB Edition external hard drive has been successfully
tested for compatibility with DISH Network ViP Series HD DVRs. Further
compatibility of the My DVR Expander drive is planned as other cable and
satellite DVR manufacturers enable the USB ports on their currently-deployed
DVRs.
Availability and Pricing
WD's My DVR Expander USB Edition external hard drive is available now in
the United States by ordering online from WD at
http://www.shopwd.com. MSRP
for the My DVR Expander USB Edition drive with 500 GB is $149.99 USD.
More information on using the My DVR Expander USB Edition external drive
with DISH Network's ViP HD-DVRs may be found at
http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/our_products/dish_hd/external_hd/index.shtm
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About WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides
products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and
use digital information. The company produces reliable, high-performance hard
drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. WD applies its
storage expertise to consumer products for external, portable and shared
storage applications.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to
leading systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the
Western Digital and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the
company's Web site (
http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of
financial and investor information.
About DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) provides more than 13.78 million
satellite TV customers with industry-leading customer satisfaction, which has
surpassed major cable companies for seven years running. DISH Network
customers also enjoy access to a premier line of award-winning Digital Video
Recorders (DVRs), hundreds of video and audio channels, the most International
channels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Latino
programming, and the best sports and movies in HD. DISH Network offers a
variety of package and price options including the lowest all-digital price in
America, the DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, and a
free upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry. DISH Network is included in
the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit
http://www.dishnetwork.com/aboutus or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more
information.
Western Digital, WD and the WD logo are registered trademarks; My DVR
Expander and GreenPower are trademarks of
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their
respective companies. Product specifications are subject to change without
notice.
