Testseek.com have collected 84 expert reviews of the Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player.
December 2008
(81%)
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The editors liked
Attractive UI
Extensive video formats supported
1080p support
Silent
HDMI and analog AV outputs
Supports large number of media file types
Smartphone remote apps for iOS and Android
Supports USB local media
DLNA server and network shares
Handles plenty of multimedia file formats
Attractive user interface is easy to follow
System responds quickly to remote control input
Compact remote control was easy to learn for no-look operation
Simple but stylish housing
Handles DVD ISO files nicely
Easy user interface
2 USB ports
Plays music
Video and shows photo slideshows
Affordable. Excellent file support—including for HD video and lossless audio codecs. Simple
Intuitive user interface. Includes file-conversion software.
Ultra-simple. Portable. Plays a ton of media formats. Can output 1080p. Supports digital-audio output.
The WD TV plays back pretty much any file format you can throw at it
Including MKV
AVI
And MP4 video. Huge HD video files played smoothly without any hiccups. Its native app selection includes 80 choices
Such as YouTube
Hulu Plus
Spotify
And Pandor
Impressive format support
Nice interface
Good degree of media control
Displays video content in up to 1080p. Optical audioout lets you jack into the hifi with optimal sound quality. Makes it easy to force guests to watch your unedited vacation footage by slurping movies off the family videocam. Menus easy to navigate - eve...
Supports a host of popular media formats
Codecs
And containers.
HDMI
Straightforward menu design
The editors didn't like
Can't attach USB hub
No networked streaming (but can be hacked to add it)
Relatively small number of streaming apps
No Netflix
USB connected drive continued to receive power even with WD TV turned off
Music play back isn't the most convenient
DVD folder play back required navigating into the folder to select files
HDMI cable not included
No wireless streaming. Doesnt include a USB drive. Unremarkable physical design.
No network connectivity. Album/movie art display is inconsistent.
Its streaming video support is subpar
Lacking Netflix
Amazon Instant Video HBO Go and others. Many apps
Especially YouTube
Suffered from sluggish load times
No network access or internal storage
No HDMI cable supplied
No RAW files. Comes only with composite cables. Tendency to choke on .wmv files. Thumbs down to the engineer who decided the WDTV didnt have to talk with your computer or card reader. Seriously
How hard would it have been to throw an ethernet jack on thi...
Abstract: We were extremely impressed by how easy the WDTV was to use and how hard the company has worked to provide an excellent degree of format support and a great way to control your digital media. Those who desire network support or internal storage may lo...
The iPod issue is disappointing, but the WD TV is still an excellent option for anyone that has a collection of music, ripped DVDs or video downloads stored on a USB hard disk that they want to play on their TV. Its 1080p output provides very good ima...
Comprehensive format support, Easy to set up, Fast
No included HDMI cable, No rmvb support
If you're the type of person that has a comprehensive digital media collection and that doesn't already have a fancy media centre setup with networked storage and the like, the Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player should be right at the top of your Chris...
Abstract: This media player, from hard disk manufacturer Western Digital, is designed to plug into your HD TV, and play media files from USB removable storage devices such as portable hard disks. It eschews the network-streaming capabilities and built-in hard...
Wide file support, intuitive and slick interface, potentially a convenient media "bridge" for some users
No Ethernet connection, shame about no memory card support, no HDMI cable
We found that music, photos and movies played back smoothly and the WD TV was a pleasure to use. Combined with a discreet slick design, and a simple to use interface, for some it will be a real winner...
This nifty companion for the living room is the bridge between your TV and your vast digital media content. Plays plenty of formats and is easy to use....
