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Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Skype, Amazon Instant, Crackle, Vudu, Netflix, Built-in Wi-Fi, Skype (with optional camera), 4K upscaling, 3D

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The Bottom Line: Toshiba announced four new devices called "Media Boxes," but are essentially Blu-ray players with streaming-media functionality. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, YouTube, Built-in Wi-Fi, Miracast

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: LG is debuting three new Blu-ray players at CES 2013, with two models that let you listen to your Blu-ray movies through a smartphone app. Read review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, Picasa, Amazon Video, Vudu, AccuWeather, Hulu Plus, Built-in Wi-Fi, Private sound mode

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Specs: DVR, 8.9 in x 5.0 in x 1.6 in, 2

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The Bottom Line: Panasonic continues to support Blu-ray in a big way at CES 2013, with the two 3D models getting support for Miracast. Read review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Vudu, CinemaNow, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Viera Connect, YouTube, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Miracast, 2D to 3D Conversion, Built-in 4K Up-scaling, Web browser

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart Hub, Wi-Fi, Anynet+, Video playback from USB devices, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, AllShare, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDP-S580 has built-in Wi-Fi and more streaming services than all competing Blu-ray players, but its user interface is mediocre. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray disc player, Qriocity, BRAVIA Internet Video, Gracenote, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Twitter, Built-in Wi-Fi with WPS, GIF playback, PNG playback, JPEG photo playback, Block Noise Reduction, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, 24p True Cinema, Wi-Fi Ready, Video playback from USB devices, Digital video noise reduction, Mobile Device Remote Control, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: Thanks to its wide range of content offerings--including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, and Pandora--the Roku XDS is the best all-around streaming media box you can get for less than $100. Read review

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

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The Bottom Line: The Premiere 4 has all the features of the XL4, but with a quarter of its storage space. Read review

Specs: HD DVR, 75 hour(s), 16.5 in x 9.7 in x 2.4 in, 4, TiVo, Standard remote control

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The Bottom Line: Panasonic continues to support Blu-ray in a big way at CES 2013, with the two 3D models getting support for Miracast. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Viera Connect, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, External HDD Playback, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Video playback from USB devices, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, Quick playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Enhanced Full HD Up Sampling (New P4HD), Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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The Bottom Line: Netgear's latest in its NeoTV player line now also offers Google Play, full Web access, live TV, and a lot more Read review

Specs: Streaming player, Internet radio playback, Internet video playback, Web browsing, Live TV, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Touch-pad / QWERTY keyboard remote

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The TiVo Premiere Elite might be a luxury, but it's definitely a luxury worth paying for. Read review

Specs: HD DVR, 300 hour(s), 16.5 in x 9.7 in x 2.4 in, 4, TiVo, Universal remote control

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: DVD recorder/HiFi VCR combo, DVD recorder, Stereo, Remote control

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  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 35 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, Blu-ray, IBM Cell Broadband Engine, Charcoal black

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  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 128 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDP-S570 has all the features of other midrange Blu-ray players, plus future 3D support and best-in-class operational speed, but its streaming-video performance over Wi-Fi is spotty. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, BRAVIA Internet Video, Slacker Personal Radio, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3D ready, Up to 1080p, 7.1 channel surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, BD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, JPEG

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The Bottom Line: LG is debuting three new Blu-ray players at CES 2013, with two models that let you listen to your Blu-ray movies through a smartphone app. Read review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus, Vudu, CinemaNow, Picasa, Built-in Wi-Fi, Miracast, Built-in 4K Up-scaling, Web browser, Private sound mode, 2D to 3D Conversion, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 54 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BD-C5500's expandable Samsung Apps platform and DLNA compatibility make it stand out from other entry-level players, although it's one of the slower players we've tested. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Blockbuster, Internet@TV, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook, Ethernet, Progressive scanning, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Boxee TV is a radical take on an over-the-air DVR that uploads, stores, and retrieves your recordings from the cloud, with no storage limits. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Content streaming, DVR, Ethernet

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Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Smart Hub, Samsung Apps, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Netflix, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, S-Recommendation, Web browser, AllShare Play, AllShare Cast (WiDi 3.5), BD wise Web, BD-Wise, Anynet+, Quick start, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Boxee Box by D-Link has some innovative design choices and a promising user interface, but mainstream content is mostly missing in action until future firmware updates are available. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, BitTorrent P2P client, IEEE 802.11n, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, Remote control

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 212 reviews

The Bottom Line: A low price and growing roster of online content makes the Netflix HD Player a good choice for anyone who wants a quick and easy way to add Netflix--and a variety of other Internet media channels--to any TV. Read review

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, YouTube, Crackle, Amazon Instant, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, Built-in Wi-Fi

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Elgato HD HomeRun Dual is a decent way to get over-the-air TV on your PC, but its high bandwidth requirements mean you're better off opting for wired rather than Wi-Fi streaming. Read review

Specs: Network tuner, Digital video broadcasting, Ethernet

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The Bottom Line: Panasonic continues to support Blu-ray in a big way at CES 2013, with the two 3D models getting support for Miracast. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Vudu, Ethernet, External HDD Playback, Wi-Fi Ready, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Video playback from USB devices, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, Quick playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Enhanced Full HD Up Sampling (New P4HD), Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: For someone who wants to DVR-ify an HD antenna setup without paying monthly fees, the Channel Master CM-7000PAL is the easiest solution available. Read review

Specs: 2, Remote control, 1 year warranty