I hooked it up to my HDTV with an HDMI cable I had on hand (the GoFlex TV supports component, composite, and HDMI connections, but provides cables for only the first two), and then linked it to my network via the included ethernet cable plugged into a HomePlug AV switch.Īfter I connected the AC adapter to a power outlet, a couple of screens for setting language and date/time appeared, but no further action was required: Within a minute or so, the home screen popped up. Setting up the unit took only a few moments I have to give Seagate high marks for the unit’s simplicity. The GoFlex TV supports a generous number of Internet services, including Flickr, Netflix Watch Instantly, Picasa, YouTube, a slew of popular sites through MediaFly, and other sites via category widgets (such as Finance).īut also like the WD TV Live Plus, the GoFlex TV lacks built-in Wi-Fi support: You can add that via an optional $50 USB adapter, but be prepared for degraded media playback if you live in an area with lots of other Wi-Fi networks.
SEAGATE FREEAGENT GOFLES DRIVER FOR MAC PORTABLE
Like the WD TV Live Plus, the FreeAgent GoFlex TV is a connected box that lets you play media from computers, media servers, and storage devices on your network, or from USB flash or hard drives plugged directly into the device (you can also insert a portable GoFlex hard-drive module directly into the GoFlex TV, which eliminates extra clutter). The GoFlex TV shapes up as a worthy competitor to its Western Digital rival, the WD TV Live Plus ( ), though the slightly pricier WD TV maintains a small advantage in features, interface, and speed.
Looking for a versatile media streamer that can handle music, photos, and videos from your home network and the Internet? The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV is one of the best in a growing field of attractive candidates.
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