Apple TV (40GB) comparison

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Product name	Apple TV (40GB)	Roku HD Player (Netflix Player)	Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player	Vudu BX100	Apple TV (160GB)
Price	$124.00	Check Prices	$89.99 to $109.99	$169.99	$229.00 to $229.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars
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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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
Audio output mode	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Stereo	Info unavailable
Remote control type	Remote control	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Remote control	Remote control
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