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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't already own an Xbox 360, PS3, or Blu-ray player and you're serious about networked streaming, the WD TV Live is one of your best choices for getting content to your TV. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, YouTube videos playback, Flickr photos playback, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), Stereo, Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, Remote control

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart TV, Ethernet, 3D movie playback

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 55 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it lacks real multiroom capabilities and may not offer quite the flexibility of competing high-end tablet-style remotes, the swanky Logitech Harmony 1000 can be programmed by the average consumer, which saves the cost of hiring a home installer to program it. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, DVD player, VCR, Game console, AV receiver, AV System, Amplifier, 15, Guided online setup, Rechargeable, Multi-brand compatibility, Touch panel, Programmable, One-touch activity controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can't spend $100 or more on a universal remote, the Logitech Harmony 600 is a great choice. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, DVD player, Projector, DVR, Blu-ray player, AV receiver, 5, Supports 5000+ brands, Back-lit buttons, One-click activity buttons, Guided online setup, 1.8 in x 2.4 in x 9.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: Quick load times, excellent Blu-ray image quality, and a generous suite of streaming services make the LG BD550 a solid entry-level Blu-ray player. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Ethernet, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DTS-HD Master Audio, Linear PCM, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 237 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung BD-P3600 is a huge leap ahead for standalone Blu-ray players, with blazing-fast operational speed, tons of features, and excellent image quality. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, x.v.Colour technology, BD-Java, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Anynet+, Cinema mode, Video playback from USB devices, BD-Wise, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DivX, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 25 reviews

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, Stereo, Remote control

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 S - Game console, DVD, 512 MB, Matte black, 1920 x 1080

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, Flixster, MLB.TV, NHL, Viera Connect, Skype, MLS4, Amazon Instant, YouTube, NBA, Netflix, Built-in Wi-Fi

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, JPEG photo playback, Anynet+, BD-Wise, AllShare, Stereo, DVD+R, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video broadcasting, Digital audio broadcasting, Wi-Fi, Ethernet

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: DVD recorder, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 80 reviews

The Bottom Line: Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 - Game console, DVD, IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 512 MB ( 512 MB ) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 123 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung BD-P1600 has a great mix of features and performance for a standalone Blu-ray player, with only its annoying design holding it back. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Ethernet, Progressive scanning, JPEG photo playback, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True-HD, DTS decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart TV, Built-in Wi-Fi

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 111 reviews

The Bottom Line: The best interface on the planet and cool network options make TiVo Series2 the standalone DVR of choice. Read review

Specs: DVR, 40 hour(s), 15 in x 11.5 in x 3 in, TiVo, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, Vudu, Pandora, Wi-Fi ready, adapter included, Ethernet, 4K upscaling, 3D movie playback, Qdeo by Marvell, 2D to 3D Conversion, DVD Up-Conversion, True 24p Video, BD-Live & BonusVIEW, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+R DL, Kodak Picture CD, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-Audio, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, TV and VCR, DVD, 8, Learning, LED indicator, Memory backup, Macro function, 2 in x 1 in x 9.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 142 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, Flash memory card, Blu-ray, Cell Broadband Engine, 256 MB - Integrated, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 157 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 2 - Game console, DVD, Toshiba & Sony Emotion Engine 294.9 MHz, 32 MB RDRAM (RAMBUS), - Integrated, Charcoal black, 1280 x 1024, 32-bit color

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sling Media Pro-HD streams live TV to your PC or smartphone--but for most users, its excellent HD-capable picture quality will be diminished when accessed outside of the home network. Read review

Specs: Streaming player, None, Digital video broadcasting, Digital audio broadcasting, Stereo

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 270 reviews

The Bottom Line: Designing its first universal remote, Logitech takes a nice step forward with the Harmony 880. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Home control, Audio system, TV, LCD display, Multi-brand compatibility, LCD backlight, Glow buttons, Learning

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Streaming adapter, Digital video broadcasting, Wi-Fi, Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Deep Color, PhotoTV HD, JPEG photo playback, Block Noise Reduction, Socialize, IP Content Noise Reduction, Stereo, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: Outstanding recording quality, tons of features, and a built-in digital TV tuner make the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK an excellent all-purpose DVD and VHS recorder. Read review

Specs: DVD recorder, Stereo, Dolby Digital output