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Western Digital WD TV Live
The WD TV HD Media Player multi-media adapter is a convenient way to play HD movies or user-generated videos, listen to high-quality digital music and show high-resolution slideshows on the TV. It also works with popular USB drives, and digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players that can be recognized as mass storage devices. It has Full HD video playback and navigation - up to 1080p. It can also provide access two USB drives simultaneously. The Media Library feature lumps the content on both drives into one list sorted by media type. Although it comes with a remote control, there are no buttons on the hardware to use as backup. It doesn't have a skip feature for movies, which can make movie-watching quite tedious. It also lacks a chapter view, not allowing for chapter-skipping. The device is also known for freezing. This product is geared at the low-to-middle end of the market.
MSRP $119.00
Release date November, 2008
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Features
- media conversion software
- Full HD video playback and navigation - up to 1080p
- Collect without limits - add more USB drives for more space.
- HDMI and composite video connections
- Access two USB drives simultaneously
- Optimized for My Passport and My Book storage, works with many other
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WD TV Live
• Western Digital WD TV Live Network-ready HD Media Player WDBAAN0000NBK-NESN
• TV Live HD Media Player
UPC: 718037749341
EAN: 718037749341
MPN: WDBAAN0000NBK-NESN
Competitors
MSRP $229.00
Released March, 2006
Pros
- Integrated wireless
- Plays high-definition content
- Small footprint and sleek styling
Cons
- Limited to iTunes
- 24 hour movie rental time window
- Xbox with XBMC is cheaper and is more flexible
Western Digital WD TV Live
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Apple TV
MSRP $129.99
Released November, 2009
Pros
- outputs full 1080p high definition
- digital audio output
- wide format support - includes the most popular MPEG1/2/4, Divx/Xvid, MKV, H.264, VC-1, WMV9, RM/RMVB, DTS, Dolby Digital, WMA, MP3, FLAC, OGG and MKA
Cons
- no network connectivity
- simply a CinemaTube clone without the Ethernet port
- glossy enclosure
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ViewSonic VMP70
MSRP $149.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- support for the vast majority of popular file formats
- HDMI output
Cons
- no open source audio format support (FLAC or OGG)
- standard definition only
- not good value compared to similarly priced devices that can output 720p high definition
Western Digital WD TV Live
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Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
MSRP $129.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- built-in 802.11N WiFi for fast wireless network connectivity
- affordable price
- USB port for playback from flash drive or external disk drive
Cons
- cannot output in full HD (1080p)
- crappy remote control
- released without fully functional USB connectivty options
Western Digital WD TV Live
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Roku HD-XR
MSRP $399.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- capable of outputting full 1080p high definition
- external eSATA and internal SATA hard disk connectivity
- HDMI output
Cons
- high price for the functionality provided
- actively cooled and not very quiet at ~34dB
- not wireless
Western Digital WD TV Live
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QNAP NMP-1000
MSRP $129.99
Released November, 2009
Pros
- unassuming aesthetic
- includes remote control
- includes an HDMI cable
Cons
- unattractive and boxy
- no internal storage standard
- noticeable fan noise
Western Digital WD TV Live
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Patriot Box Office Media Player
MSRP $300.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- includes RF remote
- HDMI output
- optional Blu-ray disc drive
Cons
- WiFi is not built in
- not as versatile as a full media PC
- HDDs not included
Western Digital WD TV Live
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Popcorn Hour C-200
Reviews
October 16, 2009
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Pros
- Support for nearly every popular video format: Video - AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC-1), TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1), MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264), M2TS, WMV9
- Support for nearly every popular audio format: MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, Dolby Digital, DTS
- HDMI
- Compact (40mm high)
- can output full 1080p high definition content
- affordable price
- Ethernet
- USB 2.0 (for connecting storage devices)
- includes remote control
- easy to use GUI
- good improvement over the previous generation
- upgradable firmware
- upgraded internal components - much better than the underpowered original
Cons
- No menu support for DVD iso
- no wireless connectivity
- GUI feels dated
- tiny remote
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October 16, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Support for nearly every popular video format: Video - AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC-1), TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1), MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264), M2TS, WMV9
- Support for nearly every popular audio format: MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, Dolby Digital, DTS
- HDMI
- Compact (40mm high)
- Youtube + Flickr
- can output full 1080p high definition content
- affordable price
Cons
- No menu support for DVD iso
- Transport system supports only to 16x speed and no slow motion
- Device remembers stop point in video, but not after being placed in standby
- Doesn't have Gigabit Ethernet
- 720P h.264 from Canon T1i get chopping after 20 seconds of streaming playback
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October 15, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Support for nearly every popular video format: Video - AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC-1), TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1), MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264), M2TS, WMV9
- Support for nearly every popular audio format: MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, Dolby Digital, DTS
- HDMI
- Compact (40mm high)
- Youtube + Flickr
- Ethernet
- Composite out
- USB 2.0 (for connecting storage devices)
Cons
- Does not support protected premium content such as movies or music from the iTunes? Store, Cinema Now, Movielink?, Amazon UnboxT, and Vongo... if you care.
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