(See cons)Recognizes large hard drives via USBPlays most formats via USB hard driveImproved USB port location (see cons)Quick boot up timeQuick network recognitionWorks well with

Unfortunately, it wasn't able to read any disc (blu ray, cd, sacd, even external hard drive).

X surround audio, and others-- Streaming apps for Netflix (4K HDR, Dolby Digital, 24fps), Amazon (4K, Dolby Digital, 24fps, no HDR), Vudu (3D, Dolby Digital +, 24fps, no 4K or UHD), Youtube (4K HDR), Hulu Plus, Opera TV, Crackle, YuppTV, MLB.tv, WWE Network, Fox News, Spotify, Pandora, IHeartRadio, Slacker Radio, Berliner Philharmonic, Mubi, Sirius FM-- Plays files from flash storage and hard drives via front USB-A 2.0 port (plenty fast)-- Dual HDMI 2.0 ports for separate video and

The connected USB hard drive was quickly recognized and I was able to play all the formats that I tried including video, music and photos.

I've also noticed that when a hard drive is attached to it, it never really turns off which makes it more unstable

I haven't watched any movies on it yet, but if it's going to do this for any movie longer than 1.5 hours, too, there will be ranting.+ Completely silent disc drive

It however would not read my 1Tb or 4Tb hard drives

I also connected my USB external hard drive, which is a WD 3 TB drive, to the USB port of the player.

Although it would play most formats with a USB hard drive plugged directly into it, it would refuse to play some formats (such as MKV) over the network.

I it easily works with my TV and AMP

I am a pretty serious A/V enthusiast, and can live with some quirky gear from time to time, but this really, really annoyed my wife even more than it did me

I am a pretty serious A/V enthusiast, and can live with some quirky gear from time to time, but this really, really annoyed my wife even more than it did me