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WDTV Live, back to $99 at Office Works

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WDTV Live, back to $99 at Office Works
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timbo83 on 01/09/2011 - 16:22 officeworks.com.au (1004 clicks)

After sitting back up at around $120 the WDTV Live has dropped back to its regular 'cheaper' price of $99. Last post was back in June for this price.

While saving $20 is questionable as to the criteria of 'bargainess', I know they are still hot in demand.

Discussions on Whirlpool as to modding, accessories and movie sheets - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1235561

I've had one for about 8 months, but it is so easy to use I'm getting one for the parents today.

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  • crazynic on 01/09/2011 - 16:48
    +1

    $99 at good guys as well

    http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/thomastown/store/ProductDispla…

    • jv on 01/09/2011 - 17:03
      +1

      probably why OW dropped the price, otherwise they'd have to sell it for 5% less…

    • timbo83 on 01/09/2011 - 17:35
      +7

      Or if you are game try this:

      Hippy on 09/06/2011 - 13:28 ¶

      Pro Tip:

      Get Officeworks for pricematch Big W's WD TV (not live version) from the website.

      The guy at my store sold me a WDTV live for $68 - 5% price guarantee.

      Huzzah!

  • pilchard on 01/09/2011 - 17:41

    thanks for posting. I've been waiting for this. :)

  • aacheney on 01/09/2011 - 18:04

    are people installing custom firmware on these if so, is it any good?

  • 51kabunka on 01/09/2011 - 19:27

    Custom firmware is great. Using 'sheets' for selecting movies is so much better than looking at a file in explorer…
    Has a few little bugs now and then but i am stoked- got this a month ago from OW and am fully happy. Can also use it like a NAS and acsess it from any other computer in the house to watch movies-even my missus Mac.
    Best custom firmware :
    http://forum.wdlxtv.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=4201
    and this is probably the easiest proggy to create movie sheets @: http://thumbgen.org/
    enjoy

  • Dark Zeus on 01/09/2011 - 19:32
    +2

    Seriously $99.00??

    I bought it for $78.00 from JB Hi Fi in mid 2010. Same brand and model.

    • timbo83 on 01/09/2011 - 19:50
      +1

      Yep, that is why I wasn't sure about posting. But for those specifically looking for one, or those who are looking for a media player it will save them a few dollars.

    • bitcoinorbust on 01/09/2011 - 20:25
      -2

      yep expensive and old ass chipset.

      • effgee on 01/09/2011 - 21:35
        +3

        So what alternative are you suggesting ?

    • boretentsu on 02/09/2011 - 14:54

      I bought a Seagate version of this for $99 in JB a few months back too. Reviews said it supported the most formats of all media players. I don't really consider this a bargain.

  • samfisher5986 on 01/09/2011 - 21:09
    +1

    I'm interested in this…

    but what about this? only $49 more and a lot more features?

    http://www.iibuy.com.au/newsletters/images/newsletter_310811…

    Media players are hard to shop for if you haven't used it before..

    • MementoMori on 02/09/2011 - 11:53

      This with a custom firmware or a Boxee. I wouldn't consider anything else. Including my 3 popcorn hours, PCH have dropped the ball IMO - good hardware, bad software.

      • jv on 02/09/2011 - 13:12

        i have an old A110 popcorn hour and it plays some MKV's that crash the WD….

  • Poseidon on 01/09/2011 - 22:00

    How does this compare to Logitech Revue from Amazon US$99 +delivery. I don't mind waiting or paying a bit more for the delivery.

    • Bernhard on 02/09/2011 - 18:02

      Are you able to get Amazon to ship electronics?

  • tanksinatra on 02/09/2011 - 11:15

    I highly recommend this box. It plays anything you throw at it, works great on a network and is easy and snappy to use.

    Extra features are available with custom firmware too!

    • jv on 02/09/2011 - 13:12

      It plays anything you throw at it,

      i've found issues with it not playing some MKV's that work fine on other media players…

    • Bob_Fossil on 03/09/2011 - 10:09

      Snappy? Mine is as slow as all get out when it comes to loading vids … I am going to try some of the firmware and software updates listed above and see how it goes.

  • neonlight on 02/09/2011 - 12:10

    Does this play MKV with subtitles or RMVB?

    If not then its not worth it

    • hewligan on 03/09/2011 - 19:27

      I'd like to know this too, that is subtitles that can be enabled/disabled without using a separate subtitle file. Also if it can play mkv videos with more than one audio stream (i.e. english or japanese)

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