media player

[thirdworldking]

hey guys i currently have western digital media player and it is playing up and so i need to get a new media player any suggestions (current media player

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=330)

 

 

it needs to be around the same price as a wd media player

needs a usb port(obviously)

preferably easy to use (its for my mum)

built in wifi or Ethernet port so i can stream stuff over the network

reliable and no off brands please

 

thank you in advance

 

[wtfxmitchell]

just buy an android usb stick and external dvd/blue ray player

[TassieTim]

I've been tempted to buy an intel nuc to replace my media pcs but i think they are a bit over your budget form the sounds of things

[dalekphalm]

hey guys i currently have western digital media player and it is playing up and so i need to get a new media player any suggestions (current media player

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=330)

 

 

it needs to be around the same price as a wd media player

needs a usb port(obviously)

preferably easy to use (its for my mum)

built in wifi or Ethernet port so i can stream stuff over the network

reliable and no off brands please

 

thank you in advance

If you're not satisfied with the WD Live players (You didn't specifically say what was wrong with yours or what it doesn't do that you need), then I HIGHLY recommend the Roku players:

 

Roku 3 (I believe this is the newest model)

The USB port is on the opposite side of the little fabric tag (Like you find on clothing). You'll need to download a special Roku app to get full support:

http://www.solveyourtech.com/how-to-access-a-usb-drive-on-the-roku-3/

 

Other alternatives include an HTPC of some sort (Raspberry Pi, Intel NUC, or traditional custom built HTPC). The downside to these is larger space (Less so for the first 2 options), and less smooth Remote Control interaction. Upside to a full HTPC solution is much better flexibility and power.

[Patrickkd]

You might also want to consider the Google chrome cast as its cheap $35 and it just acts like a HDMI dongle with youtube support etc. It has built in wifi and you can stream any webpage to it from chrome. but the thing is it doesn't have a usb and I dont think it directly suppports network steams. though if you can play the video on chrome it can work that way.

 

https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromecast/#netflix