WD TV Live HD Media Player - HWC Wish List Series

[albeitrecluse]

Does this have the same interface as the newer model?

[Brodstar243]

hey im just wondering, do you need a hdmi cable?

[IB2OM]

[  ib2om.blogspot.com/2011/11/wes­tern-digital-wd-tv-live-stream­ing.html ]

buy it with me

[metallitech]

Lol you don't need a dual core processor to play BluRay quality video.

[richandiben]

I gave up with this media device, every update made it worse and lip sync issues on mp4 and mkv ruined movie watching.

[polymiaki]

Hey there :-)

It accept subtitles? And if yes what languishes? Cause I have another TV media player that accepts subs but the Greek subtitles it show with Chinese letters @_@. LOL

Thank you ^___^

[Philawockeez]

@polymiaki well it has some problem with arabics.. i've never try arabic subtiles but it shows up with like boxes and crosses... idon't know how greek looks like, but if greeks letter contain letters from normal alphabet but with like some accent marks, it's fine, say like french or spanish, but if it's like chinese, cambodian, arabic or odd looking letters. it might get screw up

[avaurus]

let's imagine I have a folder with lots of music videos; does the tv live go on playing the next video after another? Does it also have a random mode?

[beattiecc]

Do you have an assessment for the new apple tv 2nd generation that was released oct 2010? Thx

[richandiben]

How does video quality compare to a ps3 for MKV (muxed) ?

I'm considering replacing my ps3 with one of these.

[Philawockeez]

@richandiben defintely...

[lowiexl]

Can anyone tell me what i should choose between the WD TV Live HD Media Player and the A.C. Ryan Playon!HD Mini? And why? Because i really dont kwow the difference.

thx

[camboy1132]

any body who wants to file a complain against Western Digital.codex format play problems

20511 Lake Forest Drive

Lake Forest, CA USA 92630

Phone:949-672-7000

Fax: 949-672-5408

Email - Email@westernDigital

[SacredHeart808]

please respond anyone if WD My Book Essential 2TB will work on this thing.......

I just bought that external hard drive recently and it won't work on my PS3 and i thought i'll get one of these......by the way awesome video review.......thanks

[camboy1132]

there is no download store

[mojaverab]

I bought this to play home movies from my HD video camera and it did play the raw files (MOV) in 1080P. Looked great! If I used the software that came with camera to combine several clips together it produced an MOV/AVC1 codec. This unit cannot play it. However, if I used Windows Movie Maker, it produced an AVI/DVSD codec file. Cant play that either. I contacted WD support, but no upgrades. You would think they would at least support a codec that MicroSoft uses as a default.

[kabaddifan89]

I have this and i cannot stress how much it makes my simpler. I have hundreds of .MKV file movies like in 720p and 1080p as well as tv shows that i watch religiously. And this thing make its so easy to play. Only thing is its a little slow, but that might be my Harddrive. But definitely reccomend this!!

[patpbiz]

I heard that it cannot play right protected videos, so if I buy videos or movies on iTunes, for instance, it won't play them. Is that true ? If so, how/where can I get "non-right protected stuff" to store directly on my drive(s) instead of having to copy hundreds of DVDs ?"

[JustifyJustin]

Nice review. To the point and informative.

Quick question:

Are there manual operating buttons on the device? If something were to happen to the remote it would be pretty bad to have to replace the entire device...

[zver711]

Excellent video.Why don't you guys make reviews of something similar, like Patriot Box Office 1080P High Definition Media Player.

[ffaizj]

does it support divx,cheers

[adrienblavier]

@ffaizj well duh

[phstc]

Hi.

Can I make networking store with Western Digital TV? Other computers in the same lan can access files in USB Disck plugged in Western Digital TV?

[Musholmgade]

I want to know. Is it possible to record videos on the this from the tv? You know like a Dazzle...

[HardwareCanucks]

@Musholmgade

No, unfortunately these media player's do not record from a cable or satellite source. What you would need is something like a PVR or a TV Capture Card in your PC. However, after you have captured the video onto your computer. You can stream it directly to your living room and play on one of these units.

[RitzLord]

Waaant.

[xMExHKSx]

Logitech G110~ HardwareCanucks please do a video on this keyboard.

[9kuuby9]

hp 311

[GundamTotema]

The HP 311.

[N1ght3d]

No remote? WTF?

[N1ght3d]

@N1ght3d

Oh shit....there is is. lol

[captaincough]

very reasonable price. Good product

[durochris]

Lian Li b-70. I cant find any review of this case.

[denhoskes2208]

Is it realy neccesary to get the one with the internet connection?

I mean, i only have 1 external hard drive so i can hook it up to it. But maybe in the future it is possible that i buy a NAS. Can i get the movies from there to?

[dbzssj4678]

Selecting audio tracks work? Subtitle tracks?

These are important for amine watchers.

Thumb me up if you think its important too.

[MarksLPs]

*tumbs up*

[feerof]

corsair h50

[MRDOOOLY]

If that was wireless i would love it

[aitaix]

you can make this wireless. it only works with some wireless adapters.

[wushuk1ng]

Gooey interface? Lol GUI

[FIXTatHWC]

Yes, that is how most tech types pronounce it rather than stating the letters individually :)

Many pronounce it "GOO-ee" or Gu-Ee" with Gu like Cue.

[hahaha10001]

where do I get that HD video thats from MS?

[FIXTatHWC]

YT Won't let me post links - But if you type in "MWMV HD Content Showcase" it should be first on the list (That is the name of the page)

[doomtomb3]

I would have liked to have seen the functionality of the youtube browser on this device.

[CRAKIZGOOD]

rather have a xtreamer

or an ion currently sold at 199

[lolwut3213]

does it have hulu>?