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V+ Hard Disk Upgrade

June 21st, 2008 by thinkjim · No Comments

A user on the digitalspy forums has successful upgraded the hard disk in his V+ box. The Poster known as jamjam has extended the recording time from 80 hours to an astonishing 400 hours.

The stock 160gb hard drive was replaced with a new Seagate 750GB Ultra IDE Drive (Model No. ST3750640A). From the forum discussion [...]

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Replacement V+ Box

March 9th, 2008 by thinkjim · No Comments

I had my old Telewest TV Drive (now called V+ box) replaced recently. Unfortunately the HDMI port had become faulty and this was causing interference / picture cut outs. I understand that there is a known fault with the HDMI port on TV Drives which can cause the solder joint to fail. The new box [...]

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Reliant Robin Space Shuttle Launch!

February 23rd, 2007 by thinkjim · No Comments

The UK’s Space Programme moved one step closer to reality this year thanks to …. Top Gear! The BBC’s team took a Reliant Robin , turned it into a space shuttle, and then launched it!! take a look at the two part drama unfold:
Part One

Part Two

Good old British engineering, best in the world!

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Tags: television