$190 - $200 Digital Media Receivers

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Squeezebox Radio has an exceptional design, an unmatched variety of streaming music services, and solid sonics, making it the top value pick for Wi-Fi radios.

Specs: AV receiver, Remote control, Red, 8.7 in x 8.5 in x 5.1 in

The Bottom Line: The Tangent Quattro is a fun gadget with great sound, but its premium price tag will scare off all but the most serious radio enthusiasts.

Specs: Network audio player, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, White, 8.3 in x 5.7 in x 4.4 in

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

Editors' Take: D-Link's MediaLounge DSM-320RD offers network digital media and DVD playback capabilities.

Specs: DVD player / digital multimedia receiver, Remote control, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: It's one of the first digital media receivers capable of playing tracks purchased from online music stores, but the DSM-320's wireless performance left us wanting more.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

The Bottom Line: Philips's Streamium SL300i lets you enjoy your digital video, images, and audio in any room of the house.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

The Bottom Line: Lovely but flawed, the HomePod's MP3-only handicap puts it light-years behind other iPod knockoffs.

Specs: Network audio player with radio, Stereo, AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV, Network audio player - MP3, Remote control (Infrared), 7 in x 2 in x 5 in, 15.3 oz, None, -1

The Bottom Line: Well-heeled technophiles will love this convergence device, but for everyone else, it's overkill.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver / CD recorder, Remote control

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control