Western Digital quietly intros WD TV HD Media Player
Western Digital quietly intros WD TV HD Media Player (flag)
www.engadget.com — Well, what do we have here? With no fanfare whatsoever, Western Digital has apparently strayed from its platter-based roots and delved into the wide, murky world of HD media streaming. The WD TV HD Media Player purports to "turn your USB drive into an HD media player, allowing you to watch ...
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Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player Streams from Hard Drives on the Cheap [Media]
Gizmodo — ... looks to have thrown their hat into the video streaming ring with the WD TV HD Media Player. With two USB 2.0 drives working simultaneously, you can plug in your USB storage and stream to your HDTV in 1080p over HDMI or composite. The diminutive box comes with a remote control and what seems to be proprietary browsing software. It's available now from Best Buy for a competitive $130, which is a solid price for an HD streamer even if it's snuck in under the rader a bit. [Engadget] ...

Watch Your Downloaded HD Movies On Your HDTV
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide — ... platter oriented mission, so we’re excited to bring you their latest product, the WD TV HD Media Player.  What it does, really, is turn your USB hard drive into an HD media player so you can watch your downloaded HD movies on your HDTV.  Just plug your drive into the USB port and watch the videos in full 1080p glory via the HDMI or composite ports.  The 1.6×4.9×3.9-inch form factor makes it easy to lug around and $129 is definitely a tag worth all these awesomeness.  [Engadget] ...

Western Digital HD Media Player could be a pirate's dream come true
T3.com All — ... is currently selling them for $99 (around 60). We'll be keeping our eyes peeled for when they show up in the UK. (via Engadget ) Related links: [image]

Western Digital intros the WD TV HD Media Player
CrunchGear — ... with the WD TV HD Media Player to enter this market so late. The WD TV HD reportable plays back up to 1080p media files off an attached USB thumb drive or USB HDD. No word on wether the supplied software supports popular HD file formats like MKV or if you must re-encode source material into an Western Digital approved codec. It might be wise to wait until the early adaptors play with the device before you plop down $129 of your hard earned cash though.  Best Buy via Engadget

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