Yup you didnt mention the firmware update before, but after hearing this ~Id have to agree with you. Loss of media space can be a pain, I can understand your frustration. Goodluck though, perhaps keep pestering them, to find out when another update is due, and if theyre gonna correct this problem.

"If toast
always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet, what
happens if you strap toast on the back of a cat and drop it?"

Steven Wright