Testseek.co.uk 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 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
Useful software
Good quality images
Easy to use and set up
Connects any USB hard drive to a HD television
Reads plenty of formats
Compact form factor
Excellent interface
Works fantastically
Great image quality
Well priced
Impressive format support
Nice interface
Good degree of media control
HDMI output
1080i support
Wide file support
Intuitive and slick interface
Potentially a convenient media "bridge" for some users
Abstract: One of the most frustrating things that still hasn’t gotten any better in the digital age is the ability to view digital media on the family television. Sure there’s AppleTV and SlingCatcher and a host of others, but what about just being able to lite...
Impressive format support, nice interface, good degree of media control
No network access or internal storage, no HDMI cable supplied
An excellent media player as long as you can put up with the lack of network access Good points Impressive format support, nice interface, good degree of media control Bad points No network access or internal storage, no HDMI cable supplied ...
Abstract: With so much digital media available at our fingertips, the computer has become a trusty companion when it comes to content management. It may be busting at the seams, but it’s a nice alternative for those that don’t have thousands of dol...
Abstract: Admittedly, they’re somewhat different devices, but have overlapping functionality. The Apple TV works wirelessly and connects to your Mac and a widescreen TV. The WD TV Media Player connects to a user’s TV or home theater and plays d...
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Published: 2008-12-14, Author: Peter , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: For months now, I have been trying to play .MKV and other video files on my living room front projector. At first I tried to connect a laptop directly to the TV. But this didn’t always work, the audio was crappy, and it was awkward to have a laptop con...
Easy user interface, 2 USB ports, Plays music, video and shows photo slideshows
HDMI cable not included
Over the years, Ive tried quite a few devices that allow you to watch and listen to your digital media through your television set. Some of these devices have included WiFi, some included hard drives, some required that you stream the content from a ...
Affordable. Excellent file support—including for HD video and lossless audio codecs. Simple, intuitive user interface. Includes file-conversion software.
No wireless streaming. Doesnt include a USB drive. Unremarkable physical design.
What the WD TV HD Media Player does do—play content off of a USB drive—it does well, but that doesnt necessarily mean this is a useful or desirable device....
Abstract: The company formerly known as Western Digital enters the set-top box game with a cool gadget aimed at people with a lot of downloaded content. Slingbox it ain’t, nor is it a real competitor for the Apple TV box. In fact, it doesn’t even have built-in s...
Abstract: Widely known as a leader in the hard drive/storage arena, Western Digital is now expanding its product line, hoping to grab a share of the high-definition media market with the new WD Media Player (WDAVN00). The Test Center found it to be an affordable...
