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| Product | Slingbox 500 | WD TV Live (2011) | Roku 3 | Monsoon Vulkano Flow |
| Price | $269.99 to $325.99 | $89.99 to $112.00 | $99.00 to $127.99 | $134.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 2.5 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Release date | October 14, 2012 | Info unavailable | March 6, 2013 | April 15, 2011 |
| Bottom line | While you'll pay a premium for its extra features, the Slingbox 500 is an excellent way to watch your TV or DVR video content anywhere. | 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. | 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. | While the experience isn't as polished as the Slingbox, the Vulkano Flow offers an impressive amount of streaming and recording features at an unbeatable price point. |
| Product type | TV streaming adapter | Digital multimedia receiver | Streaming player | Digital multimedia receiver |
| Remote control type | Standard remote control | Remote control | Standard remote control | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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