Network media streamer

Hamster · 24 Oct 2012 at 11:49

I'm looking for something that will play all manner of music or video streamed from my desktop PC. I like the sound of the WD TV Live as it's got an optical output so I can connect it to my AV amp.

Are there any better alternatives in that sort of price range or even a bit more?

Thanks

Hamster · 24 Oct 2012 at 19:12

Thanks ruffneck

I thought there may be some good alternatives worth considering. Maybe not eh?!!

Hamster · 24 Oct 2012 at 21:11

I'm using my PS3 at the moment which is fine but I find that the streaming video freezes every now and then and doesn't seem to want to play everything that I have. Also I want a streamer without Cinavia.

Hamster · 24 Oct 2012 at 23:55

Ordered the WD TV Live

Hamster · 26 Oct 2012 at 21:42

Thanks for the other suggestions. I will have an HTPC eventually but for the time being a small box that I can move from room to room is ideal. I did look at the Sumvision players and they looked tempting for the price but the WD is on its way now. Just missed the postman on my way out this morning so hopefully I'll have it up and running tomorrow.

I've already programmed my Logitech Harmony for its arrival!

Hamster · 28 Oct 2012 at 23:42

Montegue said:
Hi, can you let me know your opinion on the WD Live please after you've received it and had a good play around with it. Considering buying two before Christmas for my mum & sister, also possibly me too to replace my boxee.
I bought both (mum & sister) 2 years ago a xenta media streamer thing from an 'e' place on the net and well them things were a complete waste of money, now looking for a replacement for them (possibly the WD Live) if you give it the thumbs up.

No worries. I have been using it since yesterday but not had it long enough to give my opinion but I'll post here In due course

All I can say for now is that it's good but it's not perfect!