Hack the WDTV into a networked snazzy media player and Linux box !

just came across this sticky :) nicely done! repped even though i dont have LCD nor HD media playerzzz... but planning on getting one maybe by the end of this year ...
 
This thread makes for a very good reading. @Vinayga, Do let us know how the linux install on WD-Live goes.

I presume it would be possible to get Firefox running on the WDTV, and with a wireless keyboard and mouse you have couch-computer..

Cheers,

apande
 
@apande

WD TV live would not be able to do that much :)

I am still waiting for Vinay's post of running torrent on WDTV live, have almost left hope on this & started looking for other players.
 
@praks,

Why do you say that it wouldn't be possible to do whatever I said.. Don't get me wrong, I'm not questioning your judgment. Just looking for more information...
 
I have been checking this player from almost a month now. Being too choosy due to my demands from media player.

About Firefox running on the WDTV, and with a wireless keyboard and mouse you have couch-computer. To install firefox you need OS right ? WDTV Sigma chip wont be able to do that, How about installing drivers for Wireless kb & mouse. Sigma chip is made to decode videos not to provide OS services efficiently.
 
Praks said:
@apande
WD TV live would not be able to do that much :)

I am still waiting for Vinay's post of running torrent on WDTV live, have almost left hope on this & started looking for other players.
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well i think u can do torrents on wdtv. i just saw that one can load optware on the wdtv live and once thats done... transmission can be run on it for torrenting. i am not sure how the processor would handle it... but my fair guess is that it should be able to do it without a problem
 
Hi frnds.. I am planning to get WD s HD TV Live from US... (one of my frnd is coming down next week)

I hav finally decided to get it after a lot of Web reviews etc... Playon s a little heavy on d pocket... I am getting the WD-live for 106$ from amazon tats jus 5750 bugs...

BUT The issue of concern is that the US model

(NTSC): WDBAAN0000NBK-NESN supports only NTSC

whereas tat available in INDIA supports PAL

either of the 2

(apac=asia pacific)

(emea=europian) i guess it shd be APAc...watever

* Order/Model Number APAC (PAL): WDBAAP0000NBK-PESN

* Order/Model Number EMEA (PAL): WDBAAP0000NBK-EESN

IS the NTSC a problem..

My question

1. will it work on indian tvs

2. will it play thru only ntsc dvd s or blu rays

3. will there be any issue as far as clarity is concerned...

pls help////

Thanks in advance
 
vinayaga said:
I also just purchased the WDTV Live, so have lost interest in modding the WDTV anymore as I intend to hand it off to my parents. The next set of projects will be on the WDTV live starting next week !!!
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vinayaga bro, when are you coming out with your hack for WDTV live...it has been more than 5 months since you have purchased your WD live, pls. share your hack update.... my next purchase of media player ( b/w playonHD, WD live and xtreamer) depends on it :)
 
Hi, I really like your mod.
Now that XBMC runs on linux... you think we could install on in a WDTV once it runs linux from your methode?
Thanks.
 
Since the thread is already bumped...

Is the latest WDTV Live hackable ?

PS: I have no idea what all opportunities open once it is hacked but i remember that on older versions torrent downloading and such was possible.
 
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