Testseek.com have collected 20 expert reviews of the Western Digital WD TV Play Media Player and the average rating is 69%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital WD TV Play Media Player.
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Sluggish interface. Simplistic remote. Fewer channel options than the competition
Easy setup, Supports any TV (HDMI and AV outputs), Supports lots of local media types, Smartphone remote apps for iOS and Android, Plays local media from USB and DLNA servers
Relatively small number of apps that can't be user expanded, Does not support playback from network shares
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Published: 2013-02-24, Author: Charlie , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: There's a whole world outside that cable TV box, full of apps and streaming video and media files by the millions. Western Digital's new streaming set-top box, called WD TV Play, lets you navigate that wealth of content, giving you an enormous amount of m...
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Published: 2013-02-20, Author: Ken , review by: legitreviews.com
Western Digital has introduced a great media player to market that is designed for streaming media from all corners of your house. This economical player is the one to get if you don’t want to break the bank. ...
Supports many different file types, Features channels for major streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Spotify, Remote app available for both iOS and Android, Can stream a wealth of content via DLNA or portable storage
Some lag while skipping between songs and browsing through menus, Frankly pointless Facebook integration, Certain MKV files wouldn't play, while others worked fine
Published: 2013-02-13, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com.au
The WD TV Play offers an improved interface and a greater selection of content than before. Setup is easy and the connection stayed solid during testing. The WD TV Play is one of the best values available in the market
Missing some important apps, including Amazon Instant and live sports apps. The device couldn't playback all test videos despite listed compatibility. The gaming apps aren't very worthwhile
The WD TV Play is the best alternative to Roku and Apple TV for viewers looking to access their personal media collection....
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Published: 2013-02-12, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
The WD TV Play offers an improved interface and a greater selection of content than before. Setup is easy and the connection stayed solid during testing. The WD TV Play is one of the best values available in the market
Missing some important apps, including Amazon Instant and live sports apps. The device couldn't playback all test videos despite listed compatibility. The gaming apps aren't very worthwhile
The WD TV Play is the best alternative to Roku and Apple TV for viewers looking to access their personal media collection.
Published: 2013-02-12, Author: Michael , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Very small, Built-in Wi-Fi, Dedicated buttons for popular video services
Dull, washed-out video, Doesn't support USB keyboards, Directory listings don't display file types or dates
We suppose $70 is the right price for the WD TV Play, since it delivers 1080p video resolution plus the USB and Ethernet ports that the Roku 2 lacks for $10 less (Roku has two players with even lower price tags, but they're both limited to 720p and are ...
