Testseek.co.uk 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
Extensive multimedia compatibility
Good navigation interface
Simple to use
Network socket and WiFi compatible (optional)
DTS and Dolby Digital support
Good media support
Fast interface
1080p playback
Compact
Tidy design
Easy to set up and use
Good format support and streaming performance
Excellent value
Great user interface and simple remote
Wide range of audio and video codecs supported including AAC and H.264
Networkenabled
Excellent connectivity
Improved functionality
Low price
Simplicity
Appealing user interface
Good format support
Easy to configure and use
Excellent interface
Good performance and format support
Great value for money
The editors didn't like
Album and film cover graphics not generated automatically
No support for synopses
Software limitations for some subtitling and DVD backup
Remote looks too chunky
High standby energy consumption
Only has ethernet port
No built-in wireless
Youtube streaming is awkward
No builtin wireless
Limited internet media options
No built-in storage
No iTunes DRM support
No inbuilt wireless
Lacks RMVB support
Occasional inability to play files
Networking functionality isn't as simple and well-designed as the Popcorn Hour A-110's
Access to additional online content could be better
Abstract: These new devices help you bring tunes and video files to your TV from your PCs and drives around your house. Which one is best? The year is almost at an end. While the year was chock full of praise-worthy trends in technology and consumer electronics...
The Western Digital WD TV Live has made substantial improvements over the version that was released earlier this year. The file support is a lot better, easily handling just about any video file that I threw at it. The video quality is just as good as...
Abstract: Earlier this year I reviewed the WD TV HD Media Player. At the time I appreciated the fact that it could handle just about any video format I threw at it, but wished that it would also connect to my home network and other services. In addition, the int...
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...
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
No WiFi out of the box, No HDMI cable included, A lot of missed opportunity with services, No search features for audio/video services
Chances are, one of your many devices already streams YouTube, photos, music or other media from your network or from the internet at large. If not, the WD TV live could be a fun little gadget. However, for $149, we'd like to see it add Netflix or oth...
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...
