Western Digital announced today its latest product called the My DVR Expander designed to expand the recording capacity of DVR systems. The My DVD Expander is verified compatible with TiVo HD and Series3 DVR systems.

The drives are available now at Best Buy or via the TiVo online store. With capacities of 500GB the My DVR Extender can store up to 300 hours of SD programming or 60 hours of HD programming.

The price for the 500GB My DVR Expander is $199.99 and it is available now. "We're thrilled to team up with WD to enhance the personal viewing experience on TiVo by providing subscribers with an easy-to-use solution that allows them to get even more out of their DVR with extra hours of space for more of the content they enjoy," said Jim Denney, vice president of product marketing, TiVo. "With the growth in HD content available today, DVR capacity becomes more important to our subscribers who do not want to miss a minute of their favorite TV shows."

Via Western Digital