Western Digital WD TV HD MEDIA PLAYER Expert Reviews

Western Digital's WD TV HD Media Player is missing two components commonly found in digital media players: a display and storage. What the device does have is two USB ports, HDMI and composite video outputs, digital and analog audio outputs, and the ...

Supports a host of popular media formats, codecs, and containers

Awful DAC ; doesn't support DivX, WMA Lossless, or any encrypted media

The device delivers much higher video resolution than most media players, all the way from 480i using the composite video port to 1080p using HDMI (576p, 720i, 720p, and 1080i are also supported via HDMI). The WD TV supports a host of video formats, ...

The Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player ($129.99 list) is a media extender that, unlike most of its competitors, shuns wireless content streaming in favor of portability. Like the SanDisk Sansa TakeTV, the WD TV relies on a portable USB drive to ...

Affordable. Excellent file supportincluding for HD video and lossless audio codecs. Simple, intuitive user interface. Includes file-conversion software

No wireless streaming. Doesn't include a USB drive. Unremarkable physical design

What the WD TV HD Media Player does doplay content off of a USB driveit does well, but that doesn't necessarily mean this is a useful or desirable device.

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...

Insanely easy setup ; works for Mac and PC users ; provides great audio playback ; photos and video are incredibly sharp

Doesn't have love for DRM content ; no HDMI cable included

WITH Full-HD capabilities, Western Digital's WD TV is your one-stop for all of your home entertainment needs.

Hassle-free set up, user-friendly interface, extensive file support, tailor-made for HD TVs

HDMI audio occasionally out of sync with video, sluggish and tiny remote

If you want an easy, hassle-free way to transfer HD content to your TV, you could do a lot worse than the WD TV. While short on fancy features, it offers a simple solution for computer-free media playback, including high-definition movies. It is ...

The WD HD Media Player is a little black box that can play digital files stored on flash or hard drives straight to any television set. It is a simple solution for users who don't have the time to turn on their computer, connect it to their TV, log-in ...

Small form factor ; HDMI out ; 2 USB ports ; Great interface ; Supports a lot of formats ; Firmware Updates available

No HDMI cable included ; Awful-looking remote ; Conversion software too basic

An affordable way to watch your media files on your HD telly. Page: 1 2 3 [4]

Hassle-free set up, user-friendly interface, extensive file support, tailor-made for HD TVs

HDMI audio occasionally out of sync with video, sluggish and tiny remote

If you want an easy, hassle-free way to transfer HD content to your TV, you could do a lot worse than the WD TV. While short on fancy features, it offers a simple solution for computer-free media playback, including high-definition movies. Highly ...

The cheapest and easiest way to unleash your digital media collection onto your home cinema.

Turn your USB drive into an HD media player! Store your HD content on a USB drive. Plug the drive in and play HD movies, digital music and family photos on your TV. Its as easy as 1-2-3. ...