WD TV Live Hub

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 162 reviews of WD TV Live Hub. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and reliability. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the WD TV Live Hub is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

WD TV Live Hub (1TB) review: WD TV Live Hub (1TB)

WD TV Live Hub (1TB)

Media streamer/server with 1TB of file storage built in; supports up to 1080p video playback; nice onscreen interface; streams a variety of Internet video and audio services, including Netflix, YouTube, and Pandora, via Ethernet connection; attractive...

No built-in wireless; ever cheaper Blu-ray players offer many of the same Internet-viewing and home streaming options plus disc playback; most advanced options will require an expert user to fully exploit.

While it lacks integrated Wi-Fi and is more expensive than the Roku or Apple TV , the WD TV Live Hub's combination of snazzy interface and built-in 1TB hard drive will appeal to advanced users who have a lot of existing files they want to view on an...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

WD TV Live Hub (1TB) review

Editors' note: As of an August 2, 2011 firmware update , the WD TV Live Hub reviewed here can now also access Hulu Plus (subscription required) and Shoutcast Internet radio (free).

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Calvin (pinoytechblog.com)

WD TV Live Hub review - PinoyTechBlog - Philippines Tech News and Reviews

The WD TV Live Hub is the top of the line media player from Western…

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Aron Schatz (aselabs.com)

Western Digital TV Live Hub Media Center

Media players are converging to be all alike. There needs to be some differentiation in the market. Some players stream only network content, some get everything off the internet. Then there are some that can do both. What makes the WD TV Live Hub...

I was considering it until I read that it doesn't support iTunes Store purchases. That did it for me. Looks like a Media Center PC is the only real option for me.

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Rossi Fernandes (tech.firstpost.com)

WD TV Live Hub - Socially Alive

Smart TVs are right around the corner. Every single manufacturer wants to make one and it's only a matter of time before these models hit the market. When they do arrive, they're bound to be priced at some exotic amounts. There are a few of these...

Priced at Rs. 11,990, it does come across a pretty expensive media player to own. The Xtreamer range of devices are priced at roughly this price range but they have a few more features in place. An inbuilt 1 TB drive is a nice thing to have. The web...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (techadvisor.co.uk)

WD TV Live Hub review

The media streamer hits keep coming from Western Digital. Hot on the heels of the capable WD TV Live Plus, the WD TV Live Hub adds a 1TB internal hard drive that can double as network storage and a media server, support for other web streaming media...

Overall, the WD TV Live Hub shapes up as a versatile and (with the exception of the problem of accessing network shares) user-friendly media streamer and storage device, both for streaming media to a connected HDTV and serving it throughout the home....

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com.au)

WD TV Live Hub

The WD TV Live Hub is a definite step up from the previous models, with on-board storage and a fantastic interface, but it is not yet the ultimate media player.

Slick interface ; Decent media performance ; Doubles as a NAS ; Wide format support ; On-board storage

Limited video-on-demand ; Format support is hit-and-miss ; No wireless

The WD TV Live Hub is a definite step up from the previous models: it offers on-board storage, NAS functionality, a fantastic interface and a host of connectivity. It would suit beginner to intermediate users very well. The only thing that gives us...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Chris Brennan (macworld.co.uk)

WD TV Live Hub review

The WD TV Live Hub has an attractive, Mac-like interface

Great user interface; small; well specified; integration with iOS apps; 1TB hard disk

No wireless connection built in

We really like the Live Hub, it brings together a decent set of online services, and shares well between all your Macs while giving you access to your media on your TV. Though some may not like the limitation to wired networking as standard out of the...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Johan Keyter (techsmart.co.za)