I Have the Original player, and while I like it, Having network access could make it an ideal device.

How it handles access to network drives, and how it supports streaming is going to be key, especially when you compare it to other products in the market, like the Popcorn Hour, etc.

WD’s name is definitely going to make a difference, as is the ease of use, and from experience of using the Original Media Player whose interface was pretty easy to use, but not perfect.