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| Release date | February 12, 2008 | May 19, 2008 | September 15, 2007 | February 12, 2008 | |
| 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. | The one-two punch of Amazon and Netflix makes the Roku Player an enticing choice for anyone looking for a simple, convenient, and affordable alternative to cable or satellite TV. | While it isn't infallible, the Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player plays back a wide array of audio, video, and image files on your TV without the need for a computer. | Vudu sets itself apart from similar Internet video-on-demand boxes such as Apple and Netflix by delivering movies at better quality--up to full 1080p HD resolution and 5.1 surround sound. | 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. |
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| Image standards | BMP GIF JPG PNG TIFF | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | BMP GIF JPG PNG TIFF |
| Video standards | H.264 MPEG-4 Protected H.264 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | MPEG-4 | H.264 MPEG-4 Protected H.264 |
| Audio standards | AAC MP3 WAV AIFF Protected AAC Apple Lossless | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | AAC MP3 WAV AIFF Protected AAC Apple Lossless |
| Product type | Digital multimedia receiver | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Digital multimedia receiver |
| Playback capabilities | Digital audio playback Digital photo playback Digital video playback | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Digital video playback | Digital audio playback Digital photo playback Digital video playback |
| Connector type | 1 Component video output RCA phono x 3 Installed Rear 1 HDMI Rear 1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear 1 RJ-45 Installed Rear 1 SPDIF output Rear 1 Rear | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 HDMI Rear 1 Component video output RCA phono x 3 Installed Rear 1 SPDIF output Rear 1 SPDIF output RCA phono Installed Rear 1 S-Video output 4 pin mini-DIN Installed Rear 1 Composite video output RCA phono Installed Rear 1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear 1 RJ-45 Installed Rear 1 4 pin USB Type A Installed Rear 1 Antenna F connector Installed Rear 1 DC power input Rear | 1 Component video output RCA phono x 3 Installed Rear 1 HDMI Rear 1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear 1 RJ-45 Installed Rear 1 SPDIF output Rear 1 Rear |
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