One thing I havent seen much talk about is modifying these type of boxes. Is it possible? For example Liteon do a 80, 160 and 250G HDD version of their DVD recorder - but can you save a few quid by buying the 80G and (ahem) inserting your own larger HDD? ( In a similar way to the way you can upgrade a S*Y+ box) Or is it hard coded into the OS?

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