While this is the worlds smallest Linux PVR, it is capable of accepting a 2.5 IDE harddrive of any capacity.
The Dreambox is without doubt the best choice for serious satellite enthusiasts. These receivers have a massive userbase and are extremely well supported on a wide range of satellite forums. This Dreambox 600S is brand new and in stock.
The Dreambox 600 has these great features:
250 MHz PowerPC Processor (350 Mips) - Linux Operating System - 1 x Smartcard-Reader - MPEG2 Hardware decoding - Common available NIMs (DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-T) - Tuner modules, Plug&Play - V.24/RS232 Interface - 10/100Mbit compatible Ethernet Interface - 2 LED status - 32 MByte Flash, 96 MByte Ram total - integrated IDE Interface - Support for internal HDD 2,5" in any capacity - unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio - channel-change time < 1 second - full automatic service scan - supports directly bouquet-lists - supports EPG (electronic program guide) - supports own videotext - supports multiple LNB-Switching control (DiSEqC) - fully adaptable OSD in many languages and skin-support - S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3) - 1 x Scart-interfaces - S-Video connector - analoge modem