Shop for digital media receivers

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its ability to stream hundreds of audio and video channels (including Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, and Hulu Plus), the $60 Roku HD would be our top pick for those seeking an ultra-affordable Internet media box -- if not for the fact that it's nearly identical to the slightly cheaper Roku LT. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi), Stereo, Remote control

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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

• 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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Network audio player, 11 in x 3.7 in x 7.2 in, Internet radio, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), Wireless / wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Video-on-demand, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Stereo, 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: Digital multimedia receiver, WEB browsing, Internet video playback, Digital video 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: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While it sounds like a great device on paper, the Bigstream suffers from numerous performance issues that ultimately make for a below average experience. Read review

Specs: Streaming adapter, Content streaming

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: D-Link's MediaLounge DSM-320RD offers network digital media and DVD playback capabilities. Read review

Specs: DVD player / digital multimedia receiver, DVD player, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Remote control