[Blonkster]

I've just had my first V+ box installed and I'm pretty happy with it except for the hard disk noise.

The disk noise is quite noticable, but when watching the TV its not too obtrusive. However, when the unit is placed in Standby the disk never powers down.

This means the noise is noticable at night when not watching the TV and its a waste of electricity and will no doubt shorten the life of the hard disk.

I called the faults departments and was told that they all do this!

Surely that is not the case?

Can you all tell me if your hard drive ever powers down, in standby, and if so, after what time period?

It looks like mine has a Western Digital 160Gb drive- when I look throuh the holes in the case, if that makes any difference.

thanks

Blonks