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| Product | Roku HD (2012) | Roku 3  | Apple TV (2012) | WD TV Live (2011) |
| Price | $58.00 to $59.99 | $99.00 to $104.99 | $95.98 to $260.82 | $89.99 to $216.74 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | November 7, 2011 | March 6, 2013 | March 16, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | With its ability to stream hundreds of audio and video channels (including Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, and Hulu Plus), the $60 Roku HD would be our top pick for those seeking an ultra-affordable Internet media box -- if not for the fact that it's nearly identical to the slightly cheaper Roku LT. | 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 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. | The WD TV Live (2011) offers a solid combination of must-have streaming services and excellent USB and network file support, making it one of the best devices of its kind available for under $100. |
| Product type | Digital multimedia receiver | Streaming player | Digital multimedia receiver | Digital multimedia receiver |
| Remote control type | Remote control | Standard remote control | Remote control | Remote control |
| Connector type | 1 Composite video output RCA phono Installed Rear 1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear 1 Rear | Info unavailable | 1 Rear 1 RJ-45 Installed Rear 1 SPDIF output Rear | 1 4 pin USB Type A Installed Front 1 4 pin USB Type A Installed Rear 1 Rear 1 SPDIF output Rear 1 RJ-45 Installed Rear 1 Composite video/audio output Mini-phone 3.5 mm Installed Rear |
| Playback capabilities | Internet video playback Internet radio playback | Internet gaming Internet radio playback Internet video playback | Content streaming Internet video playback Digital video playback Digital audio playback Digital photo playback | Digital audio playback Digital photo playback Digital video playback |
| Audio standards | Info unavailable | AAC MP3 | Protected AAC AIFF WAV AAC MP3 Apple Lossless HE-AAC | MP3 WAV PCM WMA AAC FLAC OGG |
| Image standards | Info unavailable | PNG JPG | JPG GIF TIFF | PNG TIFF JPG BMP GIF |
| Video standards | Info unavailable | MKV MP4 | Motion-JPEG Protected H.264 MPEG-4 H.264 MOV | AVI VOB MKV MPEG-1 TS TP M2TS FLV |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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