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Roku 2 XS

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Netgear NeoTV (NTV300)

Netgear NeoTV (NTV300)
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Price $79 to $119 at 7 stores $39 to $65 at 6 stores $69 to $83 at 8 stores $184 to $274 at 11 stores $68 to $81 at 5 stores
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4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
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Release date July 19, 2011 September 26, 2012 February 12, 2013 October 26, 2010 January 30, 2013
The Bottom Line The Roku 2 XS is an excellent Internet media box, but most users will find the cheaper Roku LT or Roku HD models to be a better deal. The Netgear Neo TV NTV300 is one of the cheapest streaming boxes on the market, but it doesn't offer any compelling distinguishing features compared with the Roku. The WD TV Play is the best alternative to Roku and Apple TV for viewers looking to access their personal media collection. While it lacks integrated Wi-Fi and is more expensive than the Roku or Apple TV , the WD TV Live Hub's combination of snazzy interface and built-in 1TB hard drive will appeal to advanced users who have a lot of existing files they want to view on an HDTV or stream to other PCs on a network.

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Internet Streaming Services Netflix
HULU+
Facebook
Pandora
Vudu
Twitter
Vudu
Rhapsody
Pandora
YouTube
Netflix
CinemaNow
Hulu Plus
Facebook
YouTube
Hulu Plus
Netflix
Pandora
Vudu
Spotify
SlingPlayer
Spotify
SHOUTcast
AccuWeather
Vudu
Picasa
Deezer
Flingo
TuneIn
Comedy Time
Skitter TV
SnagFilms
Live365
Dailymotion
Hulu Plus
WatchMojo
Red Bull TV
AOL HD
Flixster
MLB.tv
Pandora
YouTube
Netflix
CinemaNow
Flickr
PlayJam
Vimeo
Facebook
SEC Digital Network
XOS College Sports
Netflix
YouTube
Vudu
Pandora
Hulu Plus
Rhapsody
CinemaNow
Localization Info unavailable North America
United States
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Remote Control Remote control
Standard remote control
Info unavailable Info unavailable QWERTY remote control
Product Type Digital multimedia receiver
Digital multimedia receiver
Digital multimedia receiver
Digital multimedia receiver
Digital multimedia receiver
Dimensions (WxDxH) 3.3 in x 3.3 in x 0.9 in
3.62 in x 3.62 in x 0.98 in
4.17 in x 4.13 in x 1.07 in
6.1 in x 7.8 in x 1.2 in
3.62 in x 3.62 in x 0.98 in
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Info unavailable Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Microsoft Certification Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Compatible with Windows 7
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Weight 3 oz
0.21 lbs
0.32 lbs
1.2 lbs
0.21 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty 90 days warranty
Info unavailable 2 years warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Product Description Roku 2 XS - Digital multimedia receiver
NETGEAR NeoTV NTV300 - Digital multimedia receiver
WD TV Play Digital multimedia receiver
WD TV Live Hub Digital multimedia receiver
NETGEAR NeoTV MAX NTV300SL - Digital multimedia receiver
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