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Product Google Nexus Q Roku 3 Editors' choice Vizio Co-Star Apple TV (2012)
Price Delayed $95.95 to $127.99 $99.51 to $112.99 $95.98 to $268.82
CNET editors' rating 2.5 stars 4 stars 2.5 stars 4 stars
Average user rating 0 stars 3 stars 2 stars 3.5 stars
Release date Info unavailable March 6, 2013 Info unavailable March 16, 2012
Bottom line
The Nexus Q's striking, orblike hardware can't outweigh the extreme limitations of this Android-only, Google-only media streamer.
The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack.
The Vizio Co-Star is an affordable way of getting the Google TV experience, but the software remains underwhelming and hampered by restrictions.
The Apple TV is an indispensable living room companion for invested in iTunes content and Apple hardware, but for everyone else it's a step behind the Roku 3.
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Media player

Digital multimedia receiver

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Internet video playback

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Internet video playback

Digital video playback

Digital audio playback

Digital photo playback

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