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Compact adapter allows for playback of USB-based multimedia files on TV ; reads a lot of file... (cnet.com)
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alaTest Review Summary for Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player
We have collected and analyzed 9 expert reviews and 427 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users rate it 85/100. The average review date is May 29, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 89265 reviews from other Hard Drives. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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Expert Reviews (9)
Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player
Compact adapter allows for playback of USB-based multimedia files on TV ; reads a lot of file formats ; both HDMI and composite video connections ; able to connect up to two mass USB storage devices at one time via side- and rear-mounted USB ports ; ...
Couldn't play back audio on some files ; no networking capabilities ; eSATA, FireWire, or flash media reader options would've been nice as well
While it isn't infallible, the Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player plays back a wide array of audio, video, and image files on your TV without the need for a computer.
In Western Digital's case, the product is the Western Digital WD TV HD Media...
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Western Digital TV HD Media Player
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, ...
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Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player
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.
Western Digital suggests you use—what else?—a Western Digital My Passport USB...
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User Reviews (427)
"Good Product/Lousy Remote"
Overall, I really like this unit. I love havi...
Love having a system to watch my avi files on my TV. Two USB connections. HDMI connection available (but cable not included). Small, sleek unit; doesn't take up much space
Remote is terrible. In most cases, can take upwards of 15-20 seconds for one entry on the keypad to register. Makes searching for specific files tedious. Small remote with few functions.A letter keypad would be nice. The search function is laborious
"Love my WD TV"
I bought this device out of a desire to watch...
Plays most formats
Some AVI files will not play
Manufacturer's Description
Combined with a My Passport portable drive (sold separately), this player is the most convenient way to play HD movies or user-generated videos, listen to high-quality digital music and show high-resolution slideshows of your family photos on your TV. Also works with popular USB drives, and digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players that can be recognized as mass storage devices.
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