holo1503559724 Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 Hi Guys I pass media files to a friend and they attach them to the tv and play them directly from usb into the tv. However I am back and forth with numerous usb sticks. What would be easier is a media player that I could plug a usb into and transfer media file from the USB so it can be played on the tv via the media player etc. Currently I keep buying usb thumbdrives that inevitably get left there so when I take something else over I need a new usb thimbdrive. What would you suggest so I dont need keep buying USB thumbdrives ?
pgdownload Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 A WD live should do everything you want for about $100. If you want to further refine your system investigate getting a NAS drive. Again for $100 or so you can get a single drive NAS that operates 24/7 using less power than a light bulb. Its connexted to your Media PLayer and your PC and you can just dump your files on it whenever and they're always available for playing. Regards Peter Gillespie
holo1503559724 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks for the reply. Obviously that's the wdtv live with the internal hard drive so I can copy contents from the thumb drive ?
holo1503559724 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Posted November 24, 2012 I want something I can transfer the video file from the USB onto a hard drive so I can take my USB back and she keeps the video file. The wdtv wouldn't work then if I can't transfer the video file for her to watch later unless I am missing something haha
pgdownload Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 So one solution is to store your files on a PC. Connect your PC to your media player by an ethernet cable and you can play anything straight off the PC (Down side is the PC needs to be on) Another solution is get the NAS drive. store the files on that and connect it to the media player. But otherwise, The WD media player with the built in hard drive sounds like the way to go. Cost is about $200. Regards Peter Gillespie
Seak Posted November 26, 2012 Posted November 26, 2012 WDTV Live Streaming (WDLS) supports external USB HDD You can also copy from WDLS USB port to the external HDD. Alternatively, you can copy files to the external USB HDD via your PC if WDLS and your PC are connected to your network.
ken s Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 +1 for the WDTV Streaming player , l also use the pc to download and store files, then transfer to one of my External USB HDD's which l then just plug and play on the WDTV.....if l used it more regularly l'd get a NAS happening for sure
Seak Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 +1 for the WDTV Streaming player , l also use the pc to download and store files, then transfer to one of my External USB HDD's which l then just plug and play on the WDTV.....if l used it more regularly l'd get a NAS happening for sure My WDTV Streaming player + 2TB USB HDD is attached to the network. File transfer from my PC to the WDTV Streaming player is dead simple; switch on the WDTV and start the file transfer. No need to unplug/plug external USD HDD to PC / WDTV. I just wish WD improved their WDTV power on/off function; short remote control power button press = Active standby (mute video/audio) - press & hold power button for 5 seconds = power off & dismount USB HDD. You can tell the difference, with a short power press WDTV is always warm to touch; long power press it's cold as it should be!
davep Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 I never realized there was a different way to power off. I always just short press and the light goes off. Does this mean it might not actually be fully off?
IgglePiggle Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) I think everyone is missing the OPs problem.........he doesnt need a setup for his own situation...he needs it at a friends place to leave media files behind instead of numerous USB sticks. Your friends need the media player with the built in HDD ......then u can plug in the USB stick ,transfer the files to the inbuilt HDD and off u go with your stick in hand. The Patriot in my sig does this (not that I do,I have the ext HDD attached and transfer files via my network) but these are no longer avaiable. The WD mentioned above will do this also.....heres a section of the manual (http://www.wdc.com/w...4779-705046.pdf) Transfer files easily – Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, a networkdrive, your camcorder, or a camera to the Live Hub built-in drive using the on-screen menus. Edited November 27, 2012 by Baboy
Seak Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 I never realized there was a different way to power off. I always just short press and the light goes off. Does this mean it might not actually be fully off? Page 47 - User Manual. Operating the Media Player - Using the Remote Control POWER Suspends the device into sleep mode and turns off video output. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to completely shut down the media player. I think everyone is missing the OPs problem.........he doesnt need a setup for his own situation...he needs it at a friends place to leave media files behind instead of numerous USB sticks. This is also possible on the WDTV. Copy file(s) to USB stick, insert into WDTV player, switch on player & TV and copy the file to the HDD via WDTV on-screen menu.
holo1503559724 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks Baboy and others. I will go the wd option. Cheers
mmu16 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) Mate just get your friend to buy a portable HDD. You can get a 500GB portable drive for around 60 bucks max. It doesnt need an external power supply either - plug it into the tv just like a usb drive. Just load it up with your files and hand it over. rinse/repeat. p.s - this time let your friend pay for the hardware instead of you!! Edited November 28, 2012 by mmu16
ken s Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 My WDTV Streaming player + 2TB USB HDD is attached to the network. File transfer from my PC to the WDTV Streaming player is dead simple; switch on the WDTV and start the file transfer. No need to unplug/plug external USD HDD to PC / WDTV. I just wish WD improved their WDTV power on/off function; short remote control power button press = Active standby (mute video/audio) - press & hold power button for 5 seconds = power off & dismount USB HDD. You can tell the difference, with a short power press WDTV is always warm to touch; long power press it's cold as it should be! The only problem is l have no way to transfer via my WDTV, as it's in a dedicated ht room at the other end of the house with no connection to the net ( must look into those "net via power " thingo's )
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