November 3rd, 2003
Tivo Memory Upgrade
I love my Tivo. But my Phillips Series 1 Tivo is slow as ass. Its probably becuase of 80gig drive I added to it. Rumor has it that a memory upgrade from 16mb to 32mb will improve the speed. 9thtee sells the upgrade kit for $20 but I have no skill for SMD soldering so I’m sending it in to ElectricLegs to get done. I don’t think its too pricey for $50.
If the memory upgrade doesn’t work, I can always get a CacheCard.
Here’s the email I got from ElectricLegs:
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Hi Richard, Here’s my Tivo repair and upgrade information.
You can also send the mainboard alone for the modem or memory work. I recommend the Post Office Priority shipping w/insurance unless you’re in the Mid South, then UPS ground may be a better value. FedEx or any other currier is fine too.
Use an 18lb carrier box at www.iship.com/priceit/price.asp to estimate the shipping costs to 78413. (3lbs for just the mainboard)
Memory Upgrades:
I’ll install, configure and test 2 Micron chips for $50 plus return shipping.
TurboNet:
I’ll install one and set the software up for $90 (I’ll need the drives in the Tivo)Additional $10 if your software isn’t current and the modem’s not working.
HardDrives:
I have 80 (adds 95 basic hours) and 120 (145 Hrs) gig Maxtor, WD, or Samsung 1 yr factory warranty drives for upgrades and they are $160/$200 installed with a bracket. I can do dual installations too.
Parts:
Harddrive bracket for $20
Memory kit for $20
Serial port to PC adapter kit $10
Generally it takes 3-4 days to get them back out.
I’m using a Paypal account- [email protected] or money orders.
**Please pack WELL and include a SHIPPING and EMAIL address in the box!**
Feel free to call with questions or send it whenever you’re ready. Thanks,
Tim
Shipping:
Tim McNerney
4613 Champions
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
361-855-7961 d/n