Does WD Live support USB 3.0 drives?

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Hi,

I have a WD USB3 1TB drive, I forget the model at the moment.

I’m thinking to get either a WD Live SMP or a WD Live +.

Do they both support USB 3.0?

Thanks.

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It is not clear. Click here for details.

http://community.wdc.com/t5/WD-TV-Live-Streaming-Discussions/Intention-to-finalize-a-rear-USB-port-issue-drives-USB-3-0/m-p/392589/highlight/true#M7913

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Wow - I read your thread and all the other related threads… what a mess.

Hard to believe a world wide company like WD is so bad at giving responses and status updates, but there it is.

Anyway, thanks for your response.

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the good thing is now that you read all that, you could always purchase a SMP try it and see if yours is a lucky one.

if not return it and get a Live+. just keep in mind the stores return policy.

good luck!

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I’m using a USB 3.0 WD HDD with mine. Works fine. My drive says its 2.0 compatible though…