i think divx and xvid movies in the net are usually lower bit rate versions. so imho, this player wont have issues playing them. but the best way to see iit is if the supplier of the machine is here in the philippines. just bring your hdd to the point of purchase and try some on the machine. you will be able to see if there will be issues.
and yes, if you have save enough for your next gen media player, pch or egreat would be better than the wd. 
locally available na ba yan?
Sa tingin ok naman yan. Dati kasi may generic nga ako eh!
Pinang marathon ko ng mga tv series...then nung nakbili na me ng LCDTV nag HTPC na ako.
2 years din yun tumagal sa akin. then benenta ko na. Buhay pa rin hanggang ngayon.
Ginagamit pa rin ng katrabaho ko.
Ang lakas lang nun mag init. then pang mga 5 hrs na parang ang bagal ng mag scroll.
Mga 3800 din bili ko nun sa rising sun dati 2005 pa. Limot ko na yung brand eh!
Walang rin website.
Kung pang CRT TV lang gamit mo ay ok na yan.
