Testseek.com have collected 51 expert reviews of the Western Digital WD TV Live Gen 3 WDBHG and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital WD TV Live Gen 3 WDBHG.
December 2011
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The editors liked
Intuitive
Fast interface
Connectivity options allow it to be used almost anywhere
Sound and video quality are very good
Built in wireless
Plays most file formats
Manual is quite extensive in covering features
The WD TV Live features industry-leading format support and built-in Wi-Fi. Its broad selection of streaming services includes Spotify
Netflix
Hulu Plus
Vudu
And Pandora
Among many others. The interface is friendly
And video and sound quality are as
Comprehensive file and container format support for media you own
Broad collection of services for media you rent.
Unmatched features and functionality for $90
Excellent multimedia codec support and compatibility
Customizable background and display themes
Easy to navigate menu and options
Features integrated wireless network adapter
Playback timeline and jumptotime features
Remote control software available for phone and tablet devices
Very portable and light weight
Ergonomic media center rem
The editors didn't like
Potential 1080P playback issue
Line of site remote
Since manual is actually useful it would be nice to have a searchable version on the device
No support for Amazon
Would like USB buffer support
Parental controls only work for online
The best streaming channels require paid subscriptions or pay-per-view fees. There's no support for Amazon Instant. The remote buttons are rubbery
And the onscreen keyboard is a pain to use. DLNA support is spotty
I feel that this is a really great product that you can pick up for less than $100 dollars. There is a fair balance of options that you can customize to your liking as well as content services that are built into the device. All the apps that I have test...
Abstract: The WD TV Live is the Hub stripped of its memory, with built-in Wi-Fi and a price tag slashed by $100. Still, the newer WD TV Live is a bit more quirky and not as reliable as the Live Hub....
Unmatched features and functionality for $90, Excellent multimedia codec support and compatibility, Customizable background and display themes, Easy to navigate menu and options, Features integrated wireless network adapter, Playback timeline and jumptotime features, Remote control software available for phone and tablet devices, Very portable and light weight, Ergonomic media center rem
Lacks eSATA/Firewire/Card Reader Ports, Remote control does not offer volume control, Web browsing not supported
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Published: 2012-02-07, Author: Bill , review by: bigbruin.com
Intuitive, fast interface, Connectivity options allow it to be used almost anywhere, Sound and video quality are very good, Built in wireless, Plays most file formats, Manual is quite extensive in covering features
Potential 1080P playback issue, Line of site remote, Since manual is actually useful it would be nice to have a searchable version on the device, No support for Amazon, Would like USB buffer support, Parental controls only work for online
Overall, the Western Digital WD TV Live media player packs a lot of features in to a little box. Couple this with a great price, and you have a very attractive device. It is remarkably easy to setup, has tons of connectivity options, has great file suppor...
After several weeks of living with the WD TV Live along side my HTPC, identifying the preferred video playback device is a tossup. It is easier and quicker to organize, modify or otherwise manipulate the media files on the network with the HTPC. Howev...
This media player can play pretty much anything you can throw at it. I have now been spoiled into hating any device that can’t play as many formats as the TV Live. When it only costs around $100, can you blame me? Even though it may not be as customiz...
Published: 2011-10-06, Author: Ken , review by: legitreviews.com
The Western Digital WD TV Live is one of the best high-definition media players and streamers on the market today. With built-in wireless, support for Blu-ray ISOs, and a huge suite of applications built-in, the latest generation WD TV Live only has...
Published: 2011-10-06, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
The WD TV Live features industry-leading format support and built-in Wi-Fi. Its broad selection of streaming services includes Spotify, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, and Pandora, among many others. The interface is friendly, and video and sound quality are as
The best streaming channels require paid subscriptions or pay-per-view fees. There's no support for Amazon Instant. The remote buttons are rubbery, and the onscreen keyboard is a pain to use. DLNA support is spotty, and the software still has a few bugs t
The WD TV Live (2011) offers a solid combination of must-have streaming services and excellent USB and network file support, making it one of the best devices of its kind available for under $100.
The Western Digital WD TV Live diverges from the WD TV Live Hub by removing internal storage and adding integrated WiFi and a little more RAM. The overall box size is smaller too, coming in at about a stuffed ham and cheese sandwich in overall mass. T...
