Is 8gb enough for timeshift?

[gedclarke]

Hello, I am thinking of using my 8gb stick for timeshift recording and was wondering if it will be large enough (its only used for epg & picons at the moment). Also, how do I enter the recording location (I have found where but can't seem to change it from hdd/timeshift. Cheers and thanks in advance.

[punisher]

could be but will need to be a good performing usb for timeshift as it has to buffer data on it

[judge]

I'd say not, especially if watching HD channels.

[punisher]

Ive used a patriot extreme usb 16gb n 8gb n timehift works ok. But ive only used it to pause for like 5 minz or suma so not much but only way to know is to try it and see how it works for ya

[Sandman]

Hello, I am thinking of using my 8gb stick for timeshift recording and was wondering if it will be large enough (its only used for epg & picons at the moment). Also, how do I enter the recording location (I have found where but can't seem to change it from hdd/timeshift. Cheers and thanks in advance.

Like other say, try it but I doubt it!

I've used the best Sandisk sticks and they can't handle time shift...you need a top end card with high transfer rate or it will stutter, break up and generally be unwatchable!!

[gedclarke]

Thanks for all your replys, I think i will leave it on the hard drive. I thought it may be better on a flash drive (quicker to start) but did not account for read/write speeds etc, cheers anyway :thumbsup: