Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player - a HTPC replacement??

[TaureanBull]

That leads to me one more question. Is there a network media streamer which can play the videos from net? Thx in advance.

 

[rahuljonline]

Can WD TV Live give a 5.1 output for FLAC files?

 

[darveshpreet]

In my view for network streaming and for storage and better support Xtreamer pro would be the best option to go for. What say guys?

 

[Anil Sehrawat]

Hi Friends,

I want to know the place where i can buy WD live( fro my panasonic plasma 42c10d) in delhi and what will be the price range?


Thanks In Advancde

 

[Anil Sehrawat]

I got WDTV:lolNot live) from nehru place for 6500.
its good but do have some problem with some sort of AVI files as not recognising them but apart from that its a good purchase i ll say.

 

[spirovious]

Many have preferred Xtreamers here.(HFV)

 

[subhashis_1980]

Hi Folks,
Bought WD live player yesterday. I am finding one problem, its getting heated up pretty fast., Any solution/ideas.

 

[scorpianbites]

does this WDTV do upscaling of DVDRips to HD/FullHD quality?
And does it eliminates the need of buying a DVD player along with a HTiB?

 

[spirovious]

does this WDTV do upscaling of DVDRips to HD/FullHD quality?
And does it eliminates the need of buying a DVD player along with a HTiB?

It does.Htib is needed for 5.1 effect.
New WD Media Player Reviewed, Stripped Naked

 

[scorpianbites]

It does.Htib is needed for 5.1 effect.
New WD Media Player Reviewed, Stripped Naked

i meant if i have a LCD and a HTiB, than along with that, do i really need a good DVD Player (for upscaling or playing movies, DVDRips via USB etc.) or can i buy WDTV instead of the DVD Player ...

 

[tanmoydc]

I recently bought WD TV Live Plus from abroad, it even plays with my CRT box, access is seamless , Plays almost all popular format. Also plays songs from i-pod, but it does not provide any interface for itune because of propriety material.

 

[spirovious]

i meant if i have a LCD and a HTiB, than along with that, do i really need a good DVD Player (for upscaling or playing movies, DVDRips via USB etc.) or can i buy WDTV instead of the DVD Player ...

For regular use,WDtv is more than enough,but only thing that you cannot use DVD discs directly.You have to rip them & use.
Secondly a good DVDp(say oppo)can give better PQ than WDtv.-

http://www.hifivision.com/media-streaming-players/3801-wd-tv-vs-oppo-dvdp-vs-philips-4750-a.html

 

[hemantwaghe]

Many have preferred Xtreamers here.(HFV)

MANY ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT PATHETIC AFTER SALES SERVICE AND LACK OF EMPATHY OF XTREAMER INDIA!!!!hyeah:hyeah:hyeah:

 

[scorpianbites]

For regular use,WDtv is more than enough,but only thing that you cannot use DVD discs directly.You have to rip them & use.
Secondly a good DVDp(say oppo)can give better PQ than WDtv.-

http://www.hifivision.com/media-streaming-players/3801-wd-tv-vs-oppo-dvdp-vs-philips-4750-a.html

thanks spirovious,

read the article too, this forum is ocean of information & knowledge of audio-video ... :clapping:

 

[kapilg]

Dear spirovious and experts,

Have recently purchased WD TV Live Plus and enjoying all soft form movies in it. When I was using laptop, I used to download the subtitles and drag and drop it on VLC media player while playing a movie and it used to work. Can someone suggest how can I use a separate subtitles file in WD TV live while watching movies.

Thanks.

 

[spirovious]

Usually if you put movie file & subtitle file together in single folder,it shld work.
Let others to confirm.
anilr post- http://www.hifivision.com/media-streaming-players/6618-wd-tv-live-ie-wd-tv-2-a-18.html
Kapz post- http://www.hifivision.com/media-streaming-players/3801-wd-tv-vs-oppo-dvdp-vs-philips-4750-a-5.html

 

[Anil Sehrawat]

I m surprised to see that WD TV does not play FLV files

 

[amitksingh2003]

Dear spirovious and experts,

Have recently purchased WD TV Live Plus and enjoying all soft form movies in it. When I was using laptop, I used to download the subtitles and drag and drop it on VLC media player while playing a movie and it used to work. Can someone suggest how can I use a separate subtitles file in WD TV live while watching movies.

Thanks.

Hi Kapil,

I use WDTC Live plus and I don't think its any different from WDTV Live plus in terms of functionality apart from Netflix. For getting subtitles you simply need to put the movie file and subtitle file in the same folder. Other things to watch for:
1. Make sure that movie file name and subtitle file name is same apart from file extension. e.g. if your movie file name is "avataar dvx lonely.avi", your subtitle file name should be "avataar dvx lonely.srt".
2. Go to video settings and switch "on" the subtitle option there. I am at office and don't remember the exact navigation. But let me know in case you are not able to find it. I'll tell you the exact navigation once at home.

Thanks

 

[kapilg]

Thanks Amit,

As I understand, even if I have downloaded subtitles separately, I need to place the file in same folder as movie and manually change the name of .srt file to match name of movie file. Please inform if otherwise.

Thanks for your help.

One more thing, Does this player has any memory limitation for external HDD. If I buy a 2 TB HDD, will it work with WDTV. If yes, do we get USB powered (no external power) HDD in 2 TB. If yes, which are best options avaialble and at what prices.

Will appreciate if you or any other user can guide on the same.

 

[amitksingh2003]

Thanks Amit,

As I understand, even if I have downloaded subtitles separately, I need to place the file in same folder as movie and manually change the name of .srt file to match name of movie file. Please inform if otherwise.

Thanks for your help.

One more thing, Does this player has any memory limitation for external HDD. If I buy a 2 TB HDD, will it work with WDTV. If yes, do we get USB powered (no external power) HDD in 2 TB. If yes, which are best options avaialble and at what prices.

Will appreciate if you or any other user can guide on the same.

Your understanding is right.

I have never heard or read anything about memory limitations about WDTV, I think even 2 TB hard disk should work with it. Still better to try before buying if possible. And again, the last time I checked there was no USB powered HDD available in 2TB category.