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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

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• 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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  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

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The Bottom Line: Panasonic introduced two new streaming-video boxes at CES 2013, with the high-end model supporting the full Viera Connect suite of streaming-media services. Read review

Specs: Streaming player, Internet radio playback, Internet video playback, Wi-Fi, Miracast, DLNA

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  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

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  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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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: For TiVo Premiere owners with iOS devices, the TiVo Stream is a cool addition to your AV setup and mobile life. Read review

Specs: Streaming adapter

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  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

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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: 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, 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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  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

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• 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

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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

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Specs: DVD and VCR combo, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, Remote control

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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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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 13 reviews

Specs: DVD player, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, Video CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD-RW, 12.6 in x 8.2 in x 1.3 in

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

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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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• 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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Specs: DVD player, Up to 1080p, Yes, Stereo, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, Video CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, 10.6 in x 8.2 in x 1.5 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital audio broadcasting, Digital photo playback, Digital video broadcasting, Digital video playback, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n, Remote control

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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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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 109 reviews

The Bottom Line: While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great game console and Blu-ray player for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games. Read review

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

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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