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Data Transfer Speed
Customers have mixed opinions on the data transfer speed of the WD My Passport Cinema 4K UHD Preloaded Movie Storage. While some are pleased with its fast enough performance for movie watching, others find the download times lengthy and frustrating due to slow internet connection or large file sizes.
Compatibility
Customers have had varying experiences with the compatibility of the WD My Passport Cinema 1TB, 4K UHD Preloaded Movie Storage device. While some reported no issues and were able to watch their pre-loaded movies without any problems, others encountered difficulties with getting the M-Go app to work on their TVs. Overall, customers are optimistic about the potential of this device for accessing and viewing 4K content, but acknowledge that there are still challenges to be addressed.
Setup Process
Customers had varying experiences during the setup process. While some found it simple and immediate, others encountered significant challenges including firmware updates and technical difficulties, resulting in lengthy support interactions. Some customers mentioned downloading software for installation while others reported receiving an empty drive without pre-loaded movies.
Highlights
Quality
This thing works perfectly and solves that problem until more 4k content is available.
The technology makes sense and the movies looked great.
Capacity of this device is limited - with 10 movies mine is around 90% full.
Connected to your windows pc (uses ntfs, mac won't work) you can delete the unwatched and unwanted pre-loaded movies to make ro... Read More
Price
Bought this hard drive device player for around $60 as an accessory for my 2015 samsung un65js9500 4k tv set.
99 for uhd movies with hdr, a very reasonable proposition.
You can store up to 13 movies on the drive before you have to delete or buy another drive and at the current price of $69 that ... Read More
I haven't used it much because vidity movies are ~$30 each and you cannot download rentals to this drive.
Competitiveness
Last night i watched exodus and i must it admit it looked great on my tv but no better than my streaming a movie from netflix.
Since i have just gotten this, i cannot give a good evaluation yet of how it compares to streaming off of netflix, but i will o... Read More
The picture quality is slightly better than streaming in my opinion.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 72 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 30 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Too many newbies jump on this assuming its plug and play
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You do have to be patient and understand how to go through the configuration and registration process
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Also you must ensure your hus serial number is displayed in the 34contact samsung34 portion of your tvs setup menu
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You may need to go into the sm and even the asm to get it all working properly and get the 34two on us34 free movies
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Connected to your windows pc uses ntfs mac wont work you can delete the unwatched and unwanted preloaded movies to make room for those you do want
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Will not play atmos or other lossless codecs
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My ultraviolet movies are linked and displayed on the main fandango formerly mgo app window
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
As of 043016 this is a fairly trouble free technology as long as you have a compatible tv
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