Western Digital has announced its newest My Passport AV-TV, an external USB 3.0-equipped HDD designed to simplify storage, playback as well as recording on TVs.


To be available in 500GB and 1TB capacities, the new My Passport AV-TV is designed for AV applications with high-speed error recovery and continuous streaming command support, providing accurate recording and smooth video playback of recorded content, according to Western Digital. It apparently uses less power and stays cool even in hot entertainment center.

Equipped with USB 3.0 connection, the new My Passport AV-TV works with recordable TVs on devices with multiple HD streams for those that want to connect it to a dual-tuner TV, which allows recording from two different channels or watching and storing at the same time.

The My Passport AV-TV supports a wide list of recordable TV sets and AV devices and the precise details can be found via link below. According to Western Digital, the My Passport AV-TV should already be available at major e-tail/retails shops. We found this 2 drives on Geizhals.de: the 500GB model is sold for 85 €, while the 1TB model is sold for 110€.



Source: WDC.com.