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WDTV Live - JB Hi-Fi $77 Instore (No Wi-Fi)

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WDTV Live - JB Hi-Fi $77 Instore (No Wi-Fi)
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diddy50 on 04/10/2012 - 14:07 jbhifionline.com.au (1370 clicks)
Last edited 06/10/2012 - 19:11

Was marked $88 and now has a yellow $77 sticker over the top. All stock in store.

Website now has price at $77

Just bought one at Nepean Hwy, Brighton store.

WD TV Live (not streaming)

Electrical & Electronics Media Player Western Digital

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  • pumpkinspice on 04/10/2012 - 14:13
    +1

    This device does stream, it has an ethernet port to connect it to your network.
    Description should say: Not WiFi

    • diddy50 on 04/10/2012 - 14:16
      +1

      Changed the title just in case
      The description does say 'not streaming' which means it is not the newer wifi version.

      • pumpkinspice on 04/10/2012 - 15:10
        +2

        Thanks for updating the title, but I'm not sure you understand the difference between 'streaming' and 'wireless'. This device does stream.
        Here is some interesting reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaming_media

        If you want to differentiate it from the wifi version, you can do so by stating "not wireless" or "not wifi". Instead you've described it as not having a capability that it does have.

        As per the product description on the page you've linked to:
        Connect to Internet sites like YouTube, Flickr, Live365 or stream content from your home network.

        • salem on 04/10/2012 - 15:32
          +4

          I think you're mistaking the use of the word "streaming" here. It's part of the noun WD use to name their slightly higher spec model of this device. That higher model is called the "WDTV Live Streaming".

          So while this base model does, in fact, stream media over your network, it is not the model called "WDTV Live streaming". This model not having wifi and the higher model having wifi isn't why the OP is pointing out it is "not streaming", it's the name.

        • pumpkinspice on 04/10/2012 - 15:45
          +3

          Oops, I'm sorry. My bad.

        • diddy50 on 05/10/2012 - 00:04
          +1

          Thanks, I knew I wasnt an idiot or something

        • diddy50 on 05/10/2012 - 00:04
          +1

          All good

      • bomber_bloke on 04/10/2012 - 20:13

        Can probably price match at OW using http://mobile.jbhifi.com.au/computers/storage/western-digita…

  • Click_It on 04/10/2012 - 14:46

    The newer WIFI-Enabled version goes for around $99 http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/81239

    So if you want wifi I'd just get that, though I suppose you can get wifi working on the older model for less. Apart from this they are pretty much the same internally I think.

  • phluffed on 04/10/2012 - 15:20

    The WiFi version is worth the extra.
    This model hasn't had an update for over a year now and my struggle with some files.

    • 4agte on 04/10/2012 - 15:41

      Updates should have nothing to do with issues certain files. If in the past if it played a specific container and codec it should do so now

    • m0nkeycheese on 04/10/2012 - 15:45
      +1

      This one is actually better with custom firmware. Blows the wifi one out of the water.

    • FitzChivalry Farseer on 04/10/2012 - 22:11

      Had mine for well over a year and handles absolutely everything you throw at it. A fantastic bit of kit. Plugged a dongle in the USB port for Wi-fi connectivity and it works for most files but did experience some lag issues.

    • redcreek200 on 05/10/2012 - 10:06

      They're still active with firmware updates.
      There was a firmware update a week or so ago, though it was removed because of some issues.

  • rentony on 04/10/2012 - 15:52
    -5

    Much worse than the Chinese ones, which can customize firework, operate under Android system, and connect to a wide range of free content streaming.

    Would not consider WD for that type of products.

    • bugman on 04/10/2012 - 16:24

      Not sure what WD product you have used before, but i have used this product(with a USB wifi $13 from MSY) and it has never missed a beat, and has played everything i can through at it and can use online stream services.

    • sydneywest on 04/10/2012 - 16:30
      +3

      i aam not sure where you got your chinese one… but last i checked, firework are still illegal to be used?

  • digitalaxon on 04/10/2012 - 17:09

    I remember when this first came out and I bought one on special for $200…

    • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2012 - 17:38
      +4

      Same when i bought my 94 Camry. I wish i waited 18 years.

      • philart on 04/10/2012 - 17:46

        Yeah I had one of the WDTV liveHD models for a week and then got rid on eBay. The main issue for me was the Internet radio thru the Tunein and Shoutcast apps, only mp3 live streams, not WMA, not AAC+. Not a lot of good for anyone who wants a decent sound. So I bought an android Chinese media player off eBay, lets you download most of the apps you'd use on a smartphone and more customisable to.

      • bargainhunter on 04/10/2012 - 17:49
        +3

        You got a Camry for $200!!!!!

        • DerKaiZeRs on 10/10/2012 - 12:58

          Sarcastic… LOL…

  • robs12 on 04/10/2012 - 18:22

    Good price.
    I've got a couple of these and they do (of course) stream, and they can do so wirelessly with the addition of a USB wireless adaptor.

  • ttkc on 04/10/2012 - 18:38
    +1

    This or the Apple TV for $99?

    • jarrodb on 04/10/2012 - 19:09

      I'd love for either of these (or a similar priced device) to natively run a Plex client.

  • Twodogs on 04/10/2012 - 19:28
    +1

    Ive had one of these for nearly 2 years now and its one of the best purchases i have made…. and at this price its a steal

  • voiper99 on 04/10/2012 - 21:55

    This box + WDLX custom firmware = Awesome :)

    I started a thread over at Whirlpool about it just over a year ago - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1759007

    • ryann on 05/10/2012 - 09:24

      Does the custom firmware allow you to use netflix?

  • diddy50 on 05/10/2012 - 00:07

    Mp4 with x264 codec. Argh!! Help me play them please?

    • Stone on 05/10/2012 - 10:33

      What is the problem you're having?

      Both my hacked and unhacked version of this product play MP4 with x264 every day…

      • diddy50 on 05/10/2012 - 20:29

        It doesn't play half the episodes of Awkward. :(
        Ps3 plays them, but not the wdtv.

        Just says they are corrupted.
        Did it with game of thrones as well

        Only mp4 issues

        Mkv and Avi are all fine otherwise…

        • m0nkeycheese on 06/10/2012 - 09:11

          I play that type of file all day every day. What are you playing them off? If your playing them off a NAS (media server) then strangely enough if that doesn't support the file type then it wont play it. I downgraded my NAS software to check a few things out, MP4s wouldn't play on that version, upgraded the software again and then they played again. Had nothing to do with the WDTV

        • diddy50 on 06/10/2012 - 19:12

          USB into the wd TV and a NAS.
          Weird… will need to investigate it then.

  • chillipaste on 05/10/2012 - 09:37

    does anyone know if this one can play RMVB files? perhaps after upgrading to custom firmware?

    • Stone on 05/10/2012 - 10:40
      +1

      No, it can't play them and they don't plan to support that format.

  • fatbeer on 05/10/2012 - 11:06
    +1

    Love mine but wish it could read exFat drives.

  • fusion17 on 05/10/2012 - 12:43

    I have one of these with the latest (WD) firmware.
    Struggles with alot of 720p rips especially if they have ac3 or 5:1 etc.
    Seomtimes its jumpy, frames are dropped/glitchy, or sometimes it stops randomly during play.

    Would custom firmware increase codec compatibility/performance?

    Still better than anything bar a media PC for me.

    • turbodude on 05/10/2012 - 15:12

      are you sure it is not your connection speed, wifi maybe? I can play 1080P rips over gigabit network from N40L with no issues (although I am not sure what sound they are encoded with).

    • diddy50 on 05/10/2012 - 20:31

      I can stream 14 gb mkv no problem .

      Mp4 is my issue

  • JeddyH on 05/10/2012 - 21:58
    +1

    This unit has wireless support if you use the right dongle, I got this one

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRENDnet-TEW-644UB-300M-802-11n-W…

    If works great, but it is too big for the rear USB, so I took of the casing and shoved it inside the unit itself and used a USB extension cable to plug it in.

    Heres a list of other compatible dongles

    http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3805#wireles…

  • Shout It Out on 10/10/2012 - 22:52

    Ok, so I am looking for a media player without WiFi. (I wont be playing anything directly off my laptop hdd.)
    I use an external HDD that has a large amount of movies ripped in mkv and vob format. My LG "smart" TV wont recognize them, so I need a mediaplayer to help me play those files on my TV.

    Would this be a good player for me? Good price for what I need?

    • diddy50 on 16/10/2012 - 13:41
      +1

      yeah this will do quite well

  • diddy50 on 16/10/2012 - 13:45
    +1

    P.S Officeworks have these on discount as well marked as 'clearance'

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