Shop for digital media receivers

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 101 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can deal with its software setup snafus, the Linksys WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge is a great way to listen to any PC-based digital audio without worrying about DRM and copy-protection entanglements. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, 5.6 in x 3.8 in x 5.1 in, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), Wireless / wired

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Network audio player, 17.3 in x 13.5 in x 4.2 in, Network audio player, Digital player, IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), AAC, WMA, WAV, FLAC, MP3, Wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Internet radio playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, VuNow video service access, Stereo, Remote control

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Network audio player, 3.1 in x 6.1 in x 1.4 in, Network audio player, Internet radio, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), WAV, AAC, AIFF, MP3, WMA, Wireless

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 178 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple TV provides a slick venue for iTunes-based media in the living room, but the average Blu-ray player now provides a wider array of online media options. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Bravia Internet Video Link (DMX-NV1) will stream Web video and Amazon Video On Demand to your Bravia HDTV, but its slow interface and limited content options will have you looking at alternatives. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital audio playback, Digital video playback

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

Specs: Network audio player, 9.8 in x 5.2 in x 5.2 in, Internet radio, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11g, WMA, WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AIFF, AAC, MP3, Wireless

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Stereo, Universal 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: Network audio player, 9.8 in x 3.5 in x 5.7 in, Network audio player, Internet radio, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11g, WAV, WMA, MP3, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, Wireless

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Linksys Wireless-B media adapter does a good job of letting media hounds beam MP3s to their stereo or digital pictures to their TV, but it's pricey considering what it still lacks. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, None, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A bargain price and built-in DVD player distinguishes the Linksys DMA2200 from rival Windows Media Center Extenders, but we found the performance to be inconsistent. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's a bit pricey and far from perfect, the Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo, and, especially, video files for the do-it-yourself crowd. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Internet radio playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, WEB browsing, Stereo, Universal remote control

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Philips NP1100/37 lacks the bells and whistles of some other network digital audio players, but it should satisfy those looking for basic streaming on a budget. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, 7.7 in x 1.5 in x 4.1 in, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), WMA, PCM, AAC, MP3, Wireless / wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 129 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's one of the first digital media receivers capable of playing tracks purchased from online music stores, but the DSM-320's wireless performance left us wanting more. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, None, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple TV provides a slick venue for iTunes-based media in the living room, but the average Blu-ray player now provides a wider array of online media options. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 55 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can overlook its sometimes flaky performance issues, the Netgear MP101 delivers wireless digital music at a great price. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, 10.7 in x 8.7 in x 1.7 in, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, WMA, MP3, Wireless

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Squeezebox Radio has an exceptional design, an unmatched variety of streaming music services, and solid sonics, making it the top value pick for Wi-Fi radios. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, 8.7 in x 3.3 in x 5.1 in, Internet radio, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, AAC, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MP3, Wireless / wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Omnifi DMS1 combines superior wireless stability with solid support for online audio services--except iTunes. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, 11 in x 6.8 in x 2.2 in, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), MP3, WMA, Wireless

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Linksys DMA2100, but we did review the step-up model in the series. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: Equally adept at streaming audio, photos, and HD video, the D-Link MediaLounge DSM-520 offers a winning combination of impressive features and performance at an affordable price. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Asus Air's subpar sound and myriad design issues will have you looking at alternatives to this Wi-Fi radio. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, 5 in x 9.8 in x 7.5 in, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), WMA, MP3, Wireless / wired

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

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

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

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