_ Hello guys! _
_ I’m so intersted to buy new WD TV LIVE HUB. _
_ But, before to do it, I want some informations. _
1) Have you ever had problems with WD TV LIVE HUB?
2) I’ve seen that has an internal HDD. Bears heavily on the internal temperature?
3) How do I transfer films and other files on the internal HDD? Can I with a simple USB connection? (Example: can I transfer .mkv files from a pc or from external HDD to the internal HDD with a USB connection?)
4) I saw that Live Hub has a very neat feature, which is to create a library on demand. Create lists of movies with cover art, info, description, plot and so on.
I wonder: Can I create and see it without an Internet connection? Because **** where I put the wd not have internet.
5) WD TV LIVE HUB read everyone external HD with usb connection (NOT WesterDigital) ?
Thanks guys!
Some answers to your question.
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There are some problems with the hub but you can find the solution here in the forum. One particular problem that I’ve encounter is detailed in this thread: http://community.wdc.com/t5/General-Discussions/Help-Hub-powers-up-WD-light-flashes-then-powers-itself-off/td-p/104158 In page 7 of that thread, I’ve posted a long term remedy to that problem.
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Internal temperature of the hard drive is not a problem. One of the feature of the hub’s internal drive which is a WD Scorpio doesn’t heat up too much.
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You can transfer files through USB connection (the hub has two) using a flash drive or external hard drive and you can also transfer files from PC to hub through network via wired or wireless connection.
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In the hub’s media library you can add cover art and description to every video file. If your video is a movie, the hub can get those for you through internet connection. But if it is a TV show or other videos, you can add it yourself.
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I’ve been using a not Western Digital external hard drive in my hub with no problem so I suppose its compatible with any brand of external drive.