All Digital Media Receivers

The Bottom Line: While it's not as slick as Apple TV and its performance isn't flawless, the Netgear EVA8000's awesome array of features should delight tech-savvy digital media hounds.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: With its enhanced iTunes video offerings, PC-free operation, and a lower price tag, the updated Apple TV is a compelling Internet-enabled entertainment device for the living room.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

The Bottom Line: With its enhanced iTunes video offerings, PC-free operation, and a lower price tag, the updated Apple TV is a compelling Internet-enabled entertainment device for the living room.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

The Bottom Line: The Mvix MX-760 streaming media hard disk enclosure is absolutely jam-packed with features, but its varied assortment of quirks will probably limit its appeal to the enthusiast and DIY crowds.

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Wireless DJ Music System lets you access your PC's digital music collection from the palm of your hand.

Specs: Remote control

The Bottom Line: The Hauppauge Wireless MediaMVP falls short of competing wireless network media players, even when you consider its bargain price.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: The Escient FireBall E2 offers sophisticated home-integration capabilities for your digital audio--but its assortment of high-end features come with a price tag to match.

Specs: Digital audio server, Stereo, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Network audio player - MP3, WMA, FLAC, Remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.4 in x 11.9 in x 4.6 in, Hard disk drive, -1, Yes, Yes

The Bottom Line: The Escient FireBall E2 offers sophisticated home-integration capabilities for your digital audio--but its assortment of high-end features come with a price tag to match.

Specs: Digital audio server, Stereo, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Network audio player - MP3, WMA, FLAC, Remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.4 in x 11.9 in x 4.6 in, Hard disk drive, -1, Yes, Yes

The Bottom Line: The Escient FireBall E2 offers sophisticated home-integration capabilities for your digital audio--but its assortment of high-end features come with a price tag to match.

Specs: Digital audio server, Stereo, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Network audio player - MP3, WMA, FLAC, Remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.4 in x 11.9 in x 4.6 in, Hard disk drive, -1, Yes, Yes

The Bottom Line: Equally adept at streaming audio, photos, and HD video, the D-Link MediaLounge DSM-520 offers a winning combination of impressive features and performance at an affordable price.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control