Pros
- Smooth streaming performance
- Robust feature set
- Apps for all major mobile devices
Cons
- No USB port
- No easy provision to backup the drive
At A Glance
With great streaming, easy setup, and a solid feature set, the WD My Book Live is a top product in the one-bay streamer space.
Manufacturer’s Description
Shared storage for computers, tablets, and smartphones. Connect this powerful drive to your wireless router for shared storage on your home network that you can access within and outside the home. Share files with Mac computers and PCs, stream media to your television through your DLNA-enabled devices, and access files remotely with the WD 2go app and website.
Performance
| Ethernet Performance - PCWorld | |
|---|---|
| Write 10GB Folder | 26.9 MB per second |
| Read 10GB Folder | 16.4 MB per second |
| Write 10GB File | 32.4 MB per second |
| Read 10GB File | 77.1 MB per second |

