My personal view after reading the Byond FAQ and comments/inputs the past 2 days from those that tried to use HD other than specified WD 320GB.

If need recording function immediately, get the Byond PVR - RM300 (for those with exisiting Byond), comes with 500GB and Dual Tuner. Problem is need to lay another cable or use stacker-destacker(cost RM300)

Second option need to buy WD320AV HD at @300 but only 320GB and one tuner. Compared to above PVR option, not worth it. This option will be great if any HD can be connected so no need to spend another RM300 for a "special"HD.

I'll just wait, maybe in a months time they will update the Firmware to accept any HD above 160GB. Then we can use our spare HDs.

Just my opinion....

Asro is playing hardball... I suggest those that can wait to do so - boycot their PVR and recording function. What really irks me is the monthly recording charges !
Those who swap out the astromax earlier i feel for you.

I will wait it out - although it is a monopoly and i have no choice i will not make it easy for them. Let them advertise and roadshow.