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The Bottom Line: The Oppo DV-983H is pretty much the ultimate standard-def disc player, but its high price means videophiles on a budget can get a better bang for their buck.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Surround Sound, Black, 6.2 lbs

The Bottom Line: The GE 22730 DTV converter box is difficult to use and has subpar video quality, so you're better off going with a different converter box.

Specs: Remote control

The Bottom Line: Good reception, respectable video quality, and a basic EPG make the RCA DTA800 an excellent DTV converter box, despite some slightly tricky setup snags.

Specs: Remote control

The Bottom Line: The Insignia NS-DXA1 DTV converter box has an easy-to-use design and solid video quality, but buyers should be aware of cheaper--and possibly better--alternatives coming in the future.

The Bottom Line: The Zenith DTT900 DTV converter box has an easy-to-use design and solid video quality, but buyers should be aware of cheaper--and possibly better--alternatives coming in the future.

The Bottom Line: Whether you use it as a digital photo frame, Internet radio receiver, an advanced alarm clock, or some Web 2.0 task of your own devising, the Chumby is an extremely fun tech toy for the wired, modern home.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver

The Bottom Line: Whether you use it as a digital photo frame, Internet radio receiver, an advanced alarm clock, or some Web 2.0 task of your own devising, the Chumby is an extremely fun tech toy for the wired, modern home.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver

The Bottom Line: Whether you use it as a digital photo frame, Internet radio receiver, an advanced alarm clock, or some Web 2.0 task of your own devising, the Chumby is an extremely fun tech toy for the wired, modern home.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver

The Bottom Line: The Dish Network ViP622 and 722 are among the most fully featured and versatile high-def DVRs you can buy today.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: The Sharp BD-HP20U is a decent Blu-ray player that can load some discs superfast, but there are better options out there.

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Surround Sound, 8.8 lbs