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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

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

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Specs: Blu-ray player, CinemaNow, Netflix, YouTube, Vudu, Pandora, JPEG photo playback, AllShare, Stereo, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD, DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc

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  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

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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 119 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can't live without your favorite shows, the Sling Media Slingbox is the best way to beam them to any broadband-connected PC or Windows Mobile device in the world. Read review

Specs: Digital video broadcasting, Stereo

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  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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Specs: DVD recorder with TV tuner, Tabletop, 16.9 in x 12.9 in x 2.3 in

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Specs: Blu-ray player, Samsung Apps, Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, Pandora, Blockbuster, Twitter, Built-in Wi-Fi, 2D-to-3D conversion video processing, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, 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: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: DVR / Satellite TV receiver, 100 hour(s), 16 in x 13 in x 3.5 in, 2, Universal remote control

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

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  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 38 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung BD-C6900 has excellent Blu-ray performance and is loaded with features, but you pay a lot for the 3D functionality. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Internet@TV, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, 3D movie playback, BD-Java, Anynet+, Wi-Fi Ready, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, 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

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Samsung Apps, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, BD-Wise, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDP-S360 handles all the Blu-ray basics with ease, but it lacks the streaming Internet content found on competing models. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Progressive scanning, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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Specs: Blu-ray player, Vudu, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Netflix, CinemaNow, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 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, 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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Specs: Blu-ray player, Ethernet, Anynet+, JPEG photo playback, BD-Wise, DLNA compatible, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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

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  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

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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

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  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 81 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BDP-S300 is a decent choice if you're limiting yourself to a relatively cheap, standard-design Blu-ray player, but everyone else should consider the competition. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Progressive scanning, Screen saver, JPEG photo playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DVD+R, BD-ROM, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung BD-D6700 is an excellent all-around Blu-ray player with dual HDMI outputs, but for most buyers its upgrades won't justify its high price. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray disc player, Samsung Apps, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D movie playback, 7.1 channel surround, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The inclusion of Netflix and other online-streaming options make the FreeAgent GoFlex TV a compelling option for file hoarders who also want access to cloud-based media. Read review

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

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku 2 HD is a discontinued 2011 media streaming box, but there are newer Roku models that you should consider instead. Read review

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

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Specs: HD DVR, 35 hour(s), 10.0 in x 7.0 in x 1.8 in, 2, Vudu, Universal remote control