Shop for video players and recorders

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  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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  0.0 stars

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

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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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite disc-loading speeds that are just average, the LG BD670's built-in Wi-Fi and excellent streaming-media suite make it one of the best Blu-ray player values. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart TV, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 3D ready

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart Hub, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Web Browser, Anynet+, Quick start, JPEG photo playback, BD-Wise, AllShare, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  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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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 30 reviews

Specs: HD DVR, 45 hour(s), 16.5 in x 9.7 in x 2.4 in, TiVo, Universal remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  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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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Panasonic IP VOD, Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Wi-Fi-ready (requires dongle), Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, VIERA Link, Digital video playback from flash memory card, Wi-Fi Ready, Quick start, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: The Asus Qube runs the newest version of Google TV and features a custom, Asus-designed user interface. Read review

Specs: Media Hub, Content streaming, Web browsing, Internet content, Android apps, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Universal remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony NSZ-GT1 combines Google TV and Blu-ray in a single box, but Sony's frustrating controller, the high price, and Google TV's content issues make it a tough sell. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray disc player, Google TV, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, GIF playback, PNG playback, Web Browser, Window Manager, Quick Search Box, Task Switcher, IP Network Update, Android OS, Android Apps, On/off timer, Sleep timer, 8GB built-in storage, UPnP Client, Screen saver, JPEG photo playback, 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, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't already own an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and are serious about networked streaming, the WD TV Live is probably 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, 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!

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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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 52 reviews

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, 16.5 in x 10.2 in x 2.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: An evolutionary upgrade of past Slingbox models, the Slingbox Solo remains an excellent way to stream your home TV programming to an increasingly wide variety of broadband-connected computers and smartphones. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video broadcasting, Digital audio broadcasting, Stereo

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Panasonic IP VOD, Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Built-in Wi-Fi, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, VIERA Link, Quick start, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Wi-Fi, Samsung Apps, JPEG photo playback, Smart Hub, AllShare, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Zenith DTT901 DTV converter box has an easy-to-use design and solid video quality, but other boxes have more features or are easier for seniors. Read review

Specs: Digital TV tuner, None, Stereo, Universal remote control

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-BDT210's built-in Wi-Fi, simple user interface, Amazon Instant streaming, and blazing fast disc-loading speeds make it our favorite Blu-ray player of 2011 so far. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, VieraCast, Netflix, Amazon VOD, YouTube, Pandora, Twitter, CinemaNow, Built-in Wi-Fi, Skype capable with separate USB TV camera (sold separately), Touch-free sensor to open and close the disc tray, 2D-to-3D conversion video processing, iPhone/Android phone app, Stereo, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's SMP-N100 streaming-video box isn't the easiest to use, but it offers an unparalleled feature set at its price. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, Remote control

• 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, Vudu, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, Deep Color, 3D movie playback, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, EasyLink, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Video CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: While its slick interface and cool networking features still distinguish it from rival DVRs, the dual-tuner function of the TiVo Series2 DT is useful only for those with analog cable service. Read review

Specs: DVR, 80 hour(s), 15 in x 12.5 in x 3.3 in, TiVo