If you're addicted to PVR'ing programs like I am, Rogers Cable's latest product is targeted to customers like you. It's a small box that connects to an existing PVR to add an extra 500 GB of recording space.

Being a self-professed TV-lover, I absolutely cannot live without my PVR. There are often two desirable programs on at the same time, and when I'm not available to watch either of them, my PVR is set to record these shows for later enjoyment. Truth be told, more storage space would likely lead to much more recordings, like movies; especially if I knew there was enough storage space to warrant not having to "clean out" the hard drive every week or so.

The new device from Rogers, called the PVR Extender500, works with the company's HD PVR 8300, and will be available for $199 starting on November 24. The Extender500 connects directly to the high-definition set-top box, and affords up to 70 hours more of high-definition content, or 340 hours of additional standard-definition fare. Measuring a mere 15.5 x 20.3 x 6.4 cm, the device can easily sit atop the existing PVR/set-top box.

With the economy in its current state, more and more people are likely to replace nights on the town with cozy evenings at home. And with those nostalgic Christmas specials set to begin shortly, 500 GBs is ample room to record them all and then some! 

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