Testseek.com have collected 88 expert reviews of the Western Digital WD TV HD Live Media Player WDBAAN / WDBAAP / WDBGXT and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital WD TV HD Live Media Player WDBAAN / WDBAAP / WDBGXT .
January 2010
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The editors liked
Attractive UI
Extensive video formats supported
1080p support
Silent
Incredibly Easy Setup
Compact enough to fit into any A/V rig
Up to 1080p output
Excellent sound quality
Copy
Move or delete files from the couch
Plays back media in tons of common formats. Use your existing network to move media to and from the device. 1080p output. Access to online streaming content.
Rocksolid performance
Best user experience in the business
And Bluray quality downloads
Network digital media streamer
Pandora Radio built-in
Live365 channel
YouTube channel
HDMI out
Two USB ports
Digital optical audio out
Quick
Easy-to-use interface
Includes composite and component wires.
Network support
Support for every important media file and container format
HDMI output
Small and quiet
File playback over a network
Component video output
Improved file compatibility over the first WD TV.
The editors didn't like
Can't attach USB hub
Flickr Issues
Internet content playable is a bit thin
No WiFi out of the box
No HDMI cable included
A lot of missed opportunity with services
No search features for audio/video services
Navigation can be inconsistent. Onscreen keyboard is confusing and cumbersome. Media library doesn't consolidate all media.
You need the disc vault to store your Blurays
The system is expensive
And the Kscape doesn't support HD music files (yet)
No Wi-Fi.
Can’t stream Netflix movies
Wireless networking costs extra
Currently supports only a limited number of online media services
Plays back media in tons of common formats. Use your existing network to move media to and from the device. 1080p output. Access to online streaming content.
Navigation can be inconsistent. Onscreen keyboard is confusing and cumbersome. Media library doesn't consolidate all media.
Network capability adds a tremendous amount of flexibility to WD TV Live. Easy transfers to and from the device meake it perfect for media freaks who want to take a break from staring at their Macs for a while.WD TV Live...
Size Isn't EverythingThe unit itself is incredibly small for a device so capable - it measures 125.5 x 100 x 40mm (W x D x H) - so you should have no problem finding space for it alongside your TV. Connectivity options are excellent and cater to any s...
Published: 2009-11-10, Author: James , review by: techworld.com
Western Digital's WD TV range has always offered extensive format support and the WD TV Live media player doesn't disappoint. This tiny box can play most popular audio, video and photo formats, with Real Video and DRM-protected content being the only ...
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Published: 2009-11-06, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
Network digital media streamer; Pandora Radio built-in; Live365 channel; YouTube channel; HDMI out; two USB ports; digital optical audio out; quick, easy-to-use interface; includes composite and component wires.
No Wi-Fi.
If you don't already own an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and are serious about networked streaming, the WD TV Live is probably one of your best choices for getting content to your TV. Read full review See all prices
Abstract: The WD TV Live is a definite improvement over its older sibling (the non-Live). If you are looking for an HD media solution that will play pretty much every type of media known to man (see the list above), has a very small physical footprint, network...
Abstract: There've been a number of reports about the new Western Digital WD TV Live media server going on sale this week, but I think most of these reports missed the point. I got a chance to play with one, and I think I get it now.The $150 WD TV Live is the la...
Abstract: Today WD launched the brand new WD TV Live, an upgrade to the WD TV which was released last year on November 3rd. WD sent me the WD TV Live two weeks ago and I have been playing with it non stop. The WD TV was a cool device that allows you to connect a...
Abstract: Western Digital's WDTV set the standard for easy-to-use media servers – now WDTV Live is adding network capability and more to what was already a highly-regarded product. Western Digital's original WDTV was basically a dock which connected to yo...
Abstract: Cheers and applause for a box so small that gets most of the big things right. It keeps connections simple — necessarily given it's only 12cm wide — so there's Ethernet in and HDMI out, with both composite AV and component video available from minijack so...
