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WD TV Live Streaming Media Player for $49 Online Free Delivery (after $50 Rebate)

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WD TV Live Streaming Media Player for $49 Online Free Delivery (after $50 Rebate)
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2pro4sho on 28/11/2012 - 20:06 officeworks.com.au (8127 clicks)
Last edited 05/12/2012 - 21:29

Update 05/12/12: Get $50 Rebate Promo - http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/86892

OMG I have been stalking this at every Australian retailer for the past few months since I missed the $88 deal.

Just purchased online and got free delivery (maybe cause I live close to capital city?) It was still in stock online and at every store near me.

Finally! :D

RRP: $135

Model: WDBGXT0NBK (WiFi Version)

Wirelessly stream the latest movies, hit TV shows, Internet entertainment, and your personal media collection to the biggest screen in the house. With the WD TV Live streaming media player, you can enjoy it all in the comfort of your living room in Full-HD 1080p.

Product Details:

Brand Western Digital
Colour: Black
Quantity: 1
Dimensions(WDH): 125 x 100 x 30 mm
Weight: 0.19 kg

Features:

The best of the Internet on your HDTV
Your media collection belongs on the big
Play virtually any media file format
Ready, set up, stream
High-performance, streaming-ready Wi-Fi
Play media from any source
Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or camcorder
Bring the arcade to your HDTV
Stay updated with RSS feeds
Programmable remote
Use your keyboard for easy searching and updating
Automatic play HDMI and composite video output
SPDIF digital output
Ultra-compact design

Advanced functions for power users:

Audio lip sync adjustment to match with playing video
Subtitle color, position, and timing adjustment
Password-protected parental controls for specific online services

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  • GreatWhiteHunter on 28/11/2012 - 20:11
    +9

    I hope you enjoy it. We love ours!

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 28/11/2012 - 20:25
      +4

      Lol at the negs. How dare you enjoy your media player!

    • 2pro4sho on 28/11/2012 - 22:12
      +1

      Yeah thanks it's great. I already have one and just purchased this for the parents for xmas

    • Snoop on 29/11/2012 - 11:03
      +1

      Absolutely love mine too!!!
      Considering getting one for the in-laws!!!

  • japik on 28/11/2012 - 20:11
    -8

    Edit Not wifi ignore this comment.

    http://www.harveynorman.com.au/netgear-neotv-ultimate-hd-med…

  • mick123 on 28/11/2012 - 20:21
    +2

    Can I ask a newbie question -
    Right now, I have a portable drive which I plug into my TV and it reads pretty much all the video files (avi, flv, mp4, mpg etc).

    What is the advantage of unit for this for me?

    I assume the wi-fi capability of this unit relates to live internet streaming?

    • tomsco on 28/11/2012 - 20:27

      And I think it comes with several apps, such as ABC iView. Or Net Flix if you trick it into thinking you're in USA.

    • mrkite54 on 28/11/2012 - 20:42
      +1

      main advantage is that you wont have to copy anything onto a usb as it can play files straight off your computers hard drive. Just download a good media server like serviio

      • mick123 on 28/11/2012 - 21:32

        thanks mrkite54 and all other respondents.

        re playing files straight off my hard drive - is that through being on the same WAN or bluetooth or ???

        • theguyrules on 28/11/2012 - 21:34

          same local network.

        • Click_It on 28/11/2012 - 23:27

          I've never used it but they have a USB port also so if you have an external HDD it should work in there also (not sure about power supply requirements), but as the previous poster said it's main benefit is the wifi access. I stream everything to mine, it's never skipped a frame literally, even on massive 1080P vids. The wifi is excellent as is the unit on a whole. We love ours.

    • rustynail on 28/11/2012 - 21:08
      +3

      Your TV will not convert the audio from a media file (.avi, .mkv or .ts) from 5.x channels to 2 channel stereo automatically, unless they've signed the relevant commercial agreements with the licensers. I know my LG plays MKV file but will not support non-stereo audio.

      The WD Live Streaming on the other had plays almost any file you throw at it. I've teamed it up with my yamaha sound projector in my lounge and it kicks ass. Not need to plug stuff into my TV and be disappointed when it doesn't support the format or the audio encoding. Also, WD push out regular firmware upgrades and support a lot of online streaming stuff (beside being able to stream stuff off the local network).

      I compared several products before buying this one and I've not been disappointed.

      • rustynail on 28/11/2012 - 21:19
        +3

        To clarify further, I'm hooked on HD media and it is simply sensational on an big flat screen TV. So naturally most of the media I'm using are .avi, .mkv or .ts files encoded with multiple channel audio (sounds spectacular on home theater kit or a sound projector like the yamaha YSP-2200 that I've got in the lounge). If you are simple watching media on a TV without it being plugged into a home theater kit, there is very little reason to appreciate this player if your TV plays all the media you currently have.

        I wasn't sold on media players till I started sourcing HD movies in MKV format for the obvious benefits - they are usually encoded with multi-language support and subtitles that can be turned on or off via the player. This player does it just fine…changing the audio language and activating the subtitles is cinch. My current TV plays MKV files but doesn't support the DTS audio standard so I had to find a decent alternative.

      • batrarobin on 29/11/2012 - 15:37
        +1

        @rustynail

        Serviio can transcode your media files into Stereo before streaming it to your TV.

        • rustynail on 29/11/2012 - 17:05

          Sounds like a good, cheap alternative to a streaming device.

          Generally, it's the lack of support in the player itself that is the issue. Case in point is my slightly dates (3 year old) LG LCD tv. It plays media that has stereo audio but doesn't play the audio track if it's encoded in DTS.

          I'm gonna have to check out Serviio in detail (might be an alternative soultion for the tv in the bedroom).

          Thanks for your input.

    • ws83jsb3948d on 29/11/2012 - 06:13

      Netflix + Hulu.

      • MATTDAMON on 29/11/2012 - 06:28

        Yep totally works without VPN 's in Australia rite?

    • batrarobin on 29/11/2012 - 15:36

      @mick123, if your TV plays all those format, then I am assuming it's a recent model, and if that's the case it would have an ethernet port too ? If it has one, then connect it to your router and just install Serviio on your laptop, and let your TV play those movie file straight from your laptop wirelessly.

  • jarrodb on 28/11/2012 - 20:32
    +5

    the wdtv range of players are awesome and this is a good price on a solid player coming into christmas.
    hookup your family and friends with one of these, you/they wont be disappointed

    thanks op

  • madreece on 28/11/2012 - 20:39
    +2

    Probably the best bit of kit I have bought this year.

  • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2012 - 20:43
    +2

    Will this work on my 34cm CRT with RF input only?

    • bajillionaire on 28/11/2012 - 20:47
      +17

      Yes. And by yes, I mean no.

    • enayet on 28/11/2012 - 20:49

      It will not work.

    • quarrymaster on 28/11/2012 - 20:49
      +8

      Save your money. Get a new TV for Chrissie.

      • theguyrules on 28/11/2012 - 21:54

        Haha yeah, for another $99 you could have bought that 32" Full HD LCD from Duckies. Nice tv, I have one.

        • theguyrules on 29/11/2012 - 09:40

          Dickies. Didn't pick up the autocorrect.

    • Click_It on 28/11/2012 - 23:29

      Might be time to upgrade that old black and white CRT set finally :)

      • wtfnodeal on 28/11/2012 - 23:35
        +3

        If it is in good condition can try to sell it to the museum.

    • peterlong1952 on 29/11/2012 - 07:40
      +1

      Plug your TV into an old VCR and use the RCA sockets to connect it to your TV.

    • ItsMeAgro on 29/11/2012 - 14:29

      "True Ozbargainer" boasting here:

      I never owned an HDTV until a year ago - couldn't resist buying massive high-end CRTs going on eBay for less than $20. Went through quite a few before the peer pressure finally got to my wife.

      • Derrick Crane on 29/11/2012 - 15:50
        +6

        A "True Ozbargainer" would have replaced the wife instead. :-)

  • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2012 - 20:52

    can I stream rental movies I download on my pc in itunes to this gadget

  • sarakoth on 28/11/2012 - 20:57
    +1

    Tempted… very tempted as my astone is dying… however I am still leaning towards an Xbox as a media streamer AND the occasional games.. for $50 or so more… hmmm… decisions….

    • ratsackgamer on 28/11/2012 - 21:01
      +8

      Xbox won't play anywhere near the amount of different codecs/movie files that this will. Trust me ;-)

        • ratsackgamer on 28/11/2012 - 21:32
          +3

          You're obviously trolling. Come back when 1080P MKV's work on your Xbox.

        • colblair on 28/11/2012 - 22:35

          tversity

        • salem on 30/11/2012 - 16:22
          +1

          transcoding degrades the picture. much better to have it played natively.

    • 2pro4sho on 28/11/2012 - 21:01
      +2

      It's the most stable media player I've used. Plays pretty much any format, fast menus and accesses imdb database for content info. I've had mine for about 12 mths and just bought one for my parents for xmas

    • r3volt on 28/11/2012 - 21:06

      Why not use a ps3 with the added blueray player.

      • Hintswen on 28/11/2012 - 21:19
        +2

        how is the PS3 at playing media over a network? Haven't tried it on mine yet. Does it support DLNA?

        • wharlie on 28/11/2012 - 21:37

          Ps3 will stream over network via dlna or cable or plugin USB. The only thing that annoys me, and the reason I'm considering changing, is that it won't play all formats or anything protected by cinavia.

        • dfitzpatrick on 28/11/2012 - 22:47
          +1

          The PS3 works 'ok' if you use it with something like PS3 media server, will play 99 out of 100 movies when being encoded, however if you plan on streaming 1080p MKV video across a wireless network i wouldn't recommend it. I failed to get it to properly work without running a LAN cable and i was using a N600 Dual Band Modem/Router.

        • coxy on 28/11/2012 - 23:31

          Agreed. While it plays most file formats fine, a PS3 streams HD quite horribly over a wireless network. Saying this, I put up with it for three years and was still fairly satisfied overall.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/12/2012 - 14:30

          was it a belkin? and PS3 only supports wireless g as well.

      • sarakoth on 29/11/2012 - 00:15

        I already have a PS3 in the main TV room as our media player & 3D blu ray… the kids Astone is dying and while it will read a USB stick, it will no longer read the 500GB USB drive.. I have about 250GB of kids stuff so USB sticks out of the question… yes PS3 does not play everything, but my mkv get converted using mkv2vob and then it plays fine, though I tend to DL in .mp4 format recently to remove that step.. hence the concern the Xbox will have similar issues with some content. However as it is the kids it doesn't matter quite so much. I like the sound of the WD but by getting an Xbox I can not only replace the media player, but also the old DVD recorder, so replacing 2 with 1 is also handy.

        • GreatWhiteHunter on 29/11/2012 - 09:31

          Trust me, this thing kicks the PS3's ass when it comes to playing media.

          I found the PS3 couldn't stream 1080p well at all, and of course it does read NTFS hard disks nor does it play some media types.

          I have a PS3, XBOX and WD TV Live - and the WD is easily my first choice when I wanna watch something…

  • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2012 - 21:09
    +1

    Bought this for my mum and have it setup using PS3 media server to stream. My main issue is that it takes ages to boot up. It will show the Western Digital logo then the tv screen will go blank for 30 seconds. Sometimes depending on which device I turn on first it will have "no signal" on the HDMI tv channel. Is this a faulty unit or normal?

    (edit) There is an app for the remote as well

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wdc.wdremo…

    • turbodude on 29/11/2012 - 11:20

      My WDTVLive (1st gen) also regularly displays "no signal" on the HDMI tv input when turning the TV on (WDTVLive already running for a long time). I haven't spent any time diagnosing it but I suspect it is a failure of the initial negotiation over HDMI. Mine is a cheap TCL TV so my suspician is it's the TV. Generally switching the TV off and back on fixes it and it is fine after that.

  • rustynail on 28/11/2012 - 21:11

    Folks, there are a number of forums online that claim this device doesn't support the exFat file system. You will need this if you intend to attach drives with files large that 4GB in size.

    I'm curios to find out if any of you have tried this out as I don't have a USB key with an exfat file system on it.

    Also, if you use a hard drive with a mac (and want it to be inter-operable with windows) what file format do you suggest?

    Thanks in advance.

    cheers,
    rusty

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 28/11/2012 - 21:14

      You will need this if you intend to attach drives with files large that 4GB in size.

      NTFS? I have the non-streaming model, and use it with NTFS HDD's all the time. Edit: are you restricted from this because of your Mac?
      And AFAIK, only FAT32 is (easily) supported by both Windows and OSX :|

      • unik on 28/11/2012 - 22:33

        What are the compatibility issues between these and macs?

      • Untameable on 28/11/2012 - 23:47

        NTFS hasn't been a problem on Mac for a long time, there's free software (NTFS-3G) that is 100% stable for writing NTFS.

        Unless of course someone doesn't know to use it :-P

        • ProspectiveDarkness on 28/11/2012 - 23:52

          Ah, my apologies. I don't have a Mac, and was just going off hearsay.

      • rustynail on 29/11/2012 - 17:50

        Sorry about my late reply but I was told by someone that there are compatability issues copy files from OSX to an NTFS drive (mostly writing files but reading them wasn't an issue. I don't have a MAC to test it so can't confirm.

        A friend of mine tried to use an exFAT formatted USB stick with the WD Live Streaming device and wasn't successful.

        • bbyboy on 01/12/2012 - 03:20
          -2

          that someone knows nothing about computers and shouldnt give out computing advice

      • unik on 29/11/2012 - 23:14

        Yes OS X doesn't write NTFS natively. Thanks for the info guys. Will check out the application, thanks doctorowl.

  • unity1 on 28/11/2012 - 21:16
    +4

    Thanks OP picked up a unit tonight from Chadstone. They had well over 100 units on the shelf but there was no specials sign on the shelf, so it looks like it's an everyday price now.

  • Grandslam on 28/11/2012 - 21:44

    So will this allow me to stream Youtube from my computer to the TV? Or is it only media files that it works for?

    • naira on 28/11/2012 - 22:01

      From experience with a lower model. It seems it will stream only private owned youtube videos. I tried playing the popular new music video and it will not play unless they got around with that issue.

    • NigelTufnel on 29/11/2012 - 12:01

      There's a 'Live TV' section of the player that lets you search and Play Youtube videos. No computer involved.

    • Daniel15 on 29/11/2012 - 12:45

      Yes, I use mine for playing YouTube on my TV (no computer needed). HD YouTube videos look very good on a TV :)

      You can use the YouTube app (if you have an iPhone or Android) or the YouTube mobile website as a remote for it. I search for YouTube videos on my phone and add them to a queue for playing on the TV. Works quite well.

  • wharlie on 28/11/2012 - 21:47

    Does anyone know what wifi card is in this model. Is it 802.1g or 802.1n?

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 28/11/2012 - 21:55

      Don't have one myself, but after a quick flick through (alright, Contrl+F through) of the user manual is looks to be compatible with 802.11n/g.

      • naira on 28/11/2012 - 21:59

        website says B/G/N

        • ProspectiveDarkness on 28/11/2012 - 22:00
          +1

          The 'b' is implied, since it's compatible with 'g'. Where did you find it on the website? I was looking for ages, and all I could find was the brief mention in the user manual -.-

        • ProspectiveDarkness on 28/11/2012 - 22:03

          Edit: oh my god, I'm an idiot.
          Of course I didn't see the massive picture -.-

        • Click_It on 28/11/2012 - 23:31

          My wifi is N-only and it's always worked perfectly here. So the answer is yes = B/G/N.

  • naira on 28/11/2012 - 21:58

    I notice WD dropping prices of the seagate goflex similar to WD TV. It may seem they might be getting rid of this stock.

  • orange123 on 28/11/2012 - 22:06

    Has anybody encountered a video format this couldn't play? Getting sick and tired of buying media players that don't play some videos and audio.

    • dfitzpatrick on 28/11/2012 - 22:51

      Only ever had one or two video files not working, they were both 720p MKV's however it was most likely just an encoding/corrupted file issue

    • Click_It on 28/11/2012 - 23:33

      Some old .WMV files I encoded from an old camcorder 10 years ago, and by some I mean some of them worked, some didn't. Apart from that everything else has played fine. I mostly stream .MKV on mine.

  • doctorwatson on 28/11/2012 - 22:16
    +1

    Can I run Netflix on this or I have to buy the american one from amazon?

    • sputnik on 28/11/2012 - 22:47

      It runs it, however you'll need a proxy to access it.

    • SteveBuscemi on 29/11/2012 - 17:00
      +1

      No, you don't need to buy the American one. I have my parents set up with Netflix using a WDTV bought from JB and they love it.

      Older models of the WDTV only supported Netflix on US models, but the Live SMP, with recent firmwares at least, adds the region-specific channels during its initial setup.

      You also don't need to use a VPN to access Netflix…there are many DNS solutions such as unblock-us.com to enable Netflix support for $5/month. The advantage of DNS solutions over VPNs is that you don't tunnel all your traffic overseas and slow down your connection.

      It's as simple as changing your DNS in your router to unblock-us's, setting up (or resetting) your WDTV to make Netflix show up, and then signing up

  • T1OOO on 28/11/2012 - 22:28

    bought my original HD TV live in 2009 and its still by far the best,… only the HD (none live and mini) didnt do DTS , but now just about all the models do it, except the HUB gen 1 i think but no longer on sale..
    deff a good buy, i used to use a billion usb dongle for the wifi and played 1080p fine too, no stuttering..

    def worth buying this, WD really hit the nail on the head with this device,.. the iphone of media players imo…

    • unik on 28/11/2012 - 22:41

      But no +1?

      • unik on 28/11/2012 - 22:54
        +1

        Haha who negged? Own it..

        • unik on 28/11/2012 - 23:20
          +1

          pretty clear who it was :) thanks op, will be grabbing one tomorrow +1 from me.

    • orange123 on 28/11/2012 - 22:42
      +2

      IPhone of media players! So it must be overpriced and milks the consumer for life.

  • atlas on 28/11/2012 - 23:14
    +4

    Too bad it doesn't play RMVB files. Damn those honky dramas.

    • Click_It on 28/11/2012 - 23:35
      +4

      RMVB? Wash your mouth out with soap!

      • atlas on 03/12/2012 - 13:35

        If it wasn't for my wife and in-laws I wouldn't have to in the first place, but alas.

        Thankfully I should be able to get my new Microserver up and running as a HTPC instead.

        I did a quick check around and it seems like the Seagate can do RMVB, as can the Phillips units. Curious why the WD can't.

        Also note that the unit cannot decode or even pass-through DTS-MA audio. A big missing feature IMO.

    • CLoSeR on 29/11/2012 - 09:40
      +3

      I can't for the life of me understand why HK/TW dramas are still ripped to RMVB….

      • kev go westie on 29/11/2012 - 10:52
        +1

        yeah, i need a player that do RMVB. its an asian thing.

      • neonlight on 04/12/2012 - 14:36

        its because of low file size and quality ratio. 250MB for 45Mins worth watchable on computer is hard to get. RMVB is a cult since mid 2000s

  • teehee on 28/11/2012 - 23:30
    +2

    Wouldnt a HDMI cable on a laptop be just as good?

    • Click_It on 28/11/2012 - 23:36
      +5

      No

      • billybrown on 29/11/2012 - 09:12
        +2

        why not?

        • Click_It on 29/11/2012 - 10:26

          See ws83jsb3948d's post below

        • billybrown on 29/11/2012 - 15:41

          so basically just convenience? Because laptop in my opinion is pretty convenient as well.

        • Click_It on 29/11/2012 - 21:33

          Horses for courses, what's best for me obviously isn't for everyone else :)

    • wtfnodeal on 28/11/2012 - 23:40
      -1

      A $99 laptop?

    • T1OOO on 29/11/2012 - 11:05

      depends,..

      I used to do this before I got one in 2009.. it’s a pain, id always lose the cable,.. the convinice exct.. dedicated remote,.. its kind of like saying isn’t a land line phone just as good as a modem,,… kind of , but not really…. ;-) this one has a much better remote then my old one, and better interface with built in wifi,.. it’s a great buy.. so if I wanted to watch a 20min family guy eposide it would take 5 min prep time,.. really a big pain, and that’s if I could find the cable.

      • alizzan on 25/12/2012 - 01:14

        And then they brought out WiDi…

  • cainn on 29/11/2012 - 01:09

    Can someone tell me why this is a better choice than an Android Mini PC like the Gbox Mightnight (for example)? Or isn't it? I guess I don't quite understand why this is so popular given the existence of more functional equipment.

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 29/11/2012 - 01:14
      +5

      I guess I don't quite understand why this is so popular given the existence of more functional equipment.

      Functional can mean two different things. The Android Mini PC's, which are great value for money, can do quite a range of things, true. But they don't perform each of these functions as well as a dedicated device would. For example, I know they are subject to occasional (or not so, for some) hiccups in video playback and WiFi.

      Moreover, there's a certain audience of people willing to buy an Android Mini PC, and that audience is relatively small. Most people would rather the simplicity of a dedicated streamer - one they know will operate as expected out of the box, no tweaking required. There's also the fact that some might not need the extra functions offered by an Android Mini PC, and would prefer an easy route (an Android Mini PC would be redundant for many who already have capable Smart TV's).

    • ws83jsb3948d on 29/11/2012 - 06:08
      +4

      This is why I prefer the WD TV stream player over a dedicated little PC: Pickup Remote.. Turn on.. Select Netflix icon.. Scroll to movie.. Play…. Tired? Press Off button. Goto sleep.

      It's like an xbox vs PC argument. You use it to just play games. You don't need to mess around with graphic adapters, having to install virus scanners, etc. It just works.

      I bought a mini Apple PC for $1k to do streams/watch movies/documentaries.. Guess what? I never use it! I use my WD Live stream 99% of the time these days because it's just simple and easy.

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