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The device also simplifies the set up of a shared digital media library, the vendor said. Music, photos, and video can be streamed directly from the My Book drive to a PC, Mac, or connected gadgets built on the interoperability standards set by the Digital Living Network Alliance. Such devices include the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 video-game consoles, wireless digital picture frames, or digital TVs. In streaming content, the My Book drive uses its Universal Plug and Play media server and Apple iTunes Music server software.

 

The My Book World Edition is scheduled to be available this month at retailers and WD's online store. The manufacturer suggested retail prices is $230 for the 1-TB model and $450 for the 2-TB version.