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WD TV Live HD Media Player
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
WD TV Live HD Media Player Reviewed on 11/06/2009

The Bottom Line: If you don't already own an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and are serious about networked streaming, the WD TV Live is probably one of your best choices for getting content to your TV.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Remote control

Seagate FreeAgent Theater+
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ Reviewed on 10/20/2009

The Bottom Line: The addition of HDMI output, network streaming, and improved file compatibility makes the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ media player a better value than its predecessor.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control

Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ (500GB)
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ (500GB) Reviewed on 10/20/2009

The Bottom Line: The addition of HDMI output, network streaming, and improved file compatibility makes the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ media player a better value than its predecessor.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control

Netgear Digital Entertainer Live
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
Netgear Digital Entertainer Live Reviewed on 10/08/2009

The Bottom Line: The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package.

Oppo BDP-83
  • Editors' rating: 4h stars
      Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
  • User rating: 4 stars out of 22 reviews
Oppo BDP-83 Reviewed on 09/02/2009

The Bottom Line: The Oppo BDP-83 is an outstanding universal disc player with excellent performance on Blu-rays and DVDs and lightning-fast operational speed, but most home theater fans will balk at the high price.

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, Surround Sound, 11.2 lbs

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 93 reviews
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB) Reviewed on 08/19/2009

The Bottom Line: With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 256 MB - Integrated, 1920 x 1080

Sony Bravia Internet Video Link (DMX-NV1)
  • Editors' rating: 2h stars
      Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)
  • User rating: 1 stars out of 9 reviews
Sony Bravia Internet Video Link (DMX-NV1) Reviewed on 07/20/2009

The Bottom Line: The Sony Bravia Internet Video Link (DMX-NV1) will stream Web video and Amazon Video On Demand to your Bravia HDTV, but its slow interface and limited content options will have you looking at alternatives.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver

LG BD390
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 39 reviews
LG BD390 Reviewed on 05/27/2009

The Bottom Line: The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, superfast loading times, and its currently unbeatable feature set make it our top choice among premium standalone Blu-ray players.

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Surround Sound, Gloss black, 6 lbs

Samsung BD-P4600
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 2 stars out of 10 reviews
Samsung BD-P4600 Reviewed on 05/04/2009

The Bottom Line: Samsung's BD-P4600 Blu-ray player is packed with features and its unique design makes it wall-mountable, but most buyers will be better off with the step-down BD-P3600.

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, 4.2 lbs

Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 Reviewed on 04/21/2009

The Bottom Line: While it's a bit pricey and far from perfect, the Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo, and, especially, video files for the do-it-yourself crowd.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Universal remote control

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