Shop for home video

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack. Read review

Specs: Streaming player, Internet gaming, Internet radio playback, Internet video playback, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Standard remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-BDT220 is the best Blu-ray value of 2012, with built-in Wi-Fi, tons of streaming-media apps, 3D compatibility, and a simple user interface. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Apple TV is an indispensable living room companion for invested in iTunes content and Apple hardware, but for everyone else it's a step behind the Roku 3. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 650 is one of the best universal remotes you can buy for less than $100. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, DVR, Satellite TV system, Cable box, AV receiver, TV, VCR, Blu-ray player, 5, One-click activity buttons, Guided online setup, Back-lit buttons, Supports 5000+ brands

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: The WD TV Live (2011) offers a solid combination of must-have streaming services and excellent USB and network file support, making it one of the best devices of its kind available for under $100. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback, Ethernet, 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: 2.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDP-S590 is a great-looking Blu-ray player with built-in Wi-Fi, 3D compatibility, and tons of streaming-media apps, but it's slow to load discs and has some user interface quirks. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, YouTube, Crackle, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: We got an early look at Logitech's new $350 flagship remote, as well as the more affordable Smart Control package that turns your iOS or Android device into a Harmony remote. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, AV System, AV receiver, Audio/video components, Blu-ray player, DVR, Cable box, Game console, TV, Satellite box, 15, Control game consoles with Bluetooth, Harmony smartphone app, Quick and Easy setup, Customizable LCD Screen, Large code library, Favorite channel keys, Rechargeable, Back-lit buttons for convenient navigation

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 77 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 900 is, hands down, the best universal remote control we've ever tested. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, DVR, Blu-ray player, TV, DVD player, AV receiver, Cable box, 15, Supports 5000+ brands, One-click activity buttons, Easy online set up, Back-lit buttons, Rechargeable

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While you'll pay a premium for its extra features, the Slingbox 500 is an excellent way to watch your TV or DVR video content anywhere. Read review

Specs: TV streaming adapter, Digital video broadcasting, Digital photo playback, Ethernet, Stereo, Standard remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku LT is a killer streaming-media box, offering tons of streaming content -- including favorites like Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, and Pandora -- for just $50. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: Sony announced three new Blu-ray players at CES 2013, plus a TV SideView app that streams media from smartphones and tablets. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC, Stream content from smartphones and tablets with Sony's SideView app for iOS and Android devices, BD-Live & BonusVIEW, Socialize feature allows you to make posts about movies, videos and music to social media, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony announced three new Blu-ray players at CES 2013, plus a TV SideView app that streams media from smartphones and tablets. Read review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora, Crackle, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, BD-Live & BonusVIEW, 2D to 3D Conversion, Stream content from smartphones and tablets with Sony's SideView app for iOS and Android devices, Socialize feature allows you to make posts about movies, videos and music to social media, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want 3D, the LG BP620 has most of the right features, but the absence of Amazon Instant and a dedicated Netflix button hurt its value a bit. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart TV, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D movie playback

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Slingbox 350 is an excellent way to watch your TV or DVR video content anywhere. Read review

Specs: TV streaming adapter, Digital video broadcasting, Digital audio broadcasting, Ethernet, Stereo

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku 2 XD delivers 1080p on-demand Internet video, but it lacks a few of the extras found on the step-up Roku 2 XS model. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), 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!

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: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Vudu, CinemaNow, Viera Connect, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Miracast, 2D to 3D Conversion, Web browser, 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 185 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, AV receiver, Projector, Game console, Cable box, TV, Amplifier, DVD player, Blu-ray player, VCR, Satellite TV system, 15, Supports 5000+ brands, Guided online setup, Learning, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 700 delivers the bulk of the Harmony One's excellent feature set and ergonomics at a lower price point. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, Satellite TV system, DVD player, Projector, Blu-ray player, AV receiver, 6, One-click activity buttons, Supports 5000+ brands, Easy online set up, Rechargeable, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, 1.8 in x 5.3 in x 9.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: Good reception, respectable video quality, and a basic EPG make the RCA DTA800 an excellent DTV converter box, and its included remote is the best we've seen. Read review

Specs: Digital Converter Box w/ Analog Pass-Through, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Harmony Touch can't justify the high price of its touch screen compared with traditional multibutton universal remotes. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Blu-ray player, Satellite TV system, Cable box, AV receiver, DVD player, Projector, 15, Number pad access on touch screen, Integrated Skype™ experience with Logitech TV Cam HD, Back-lit buttons for convenient navigation, Rechargeable, Easy online set up, Supports 5000+ brands, Sleek, streamlined design, Customizable channel icons

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: Sony announced three new Blu-ray players at CES 2013, plus a TV SideView app that streams media from smartphones and tablets. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora, Amazon Video, Ethernet, BD-Live & BonusVIEW, Socialize feature allows you to make posts about movies, videos and music to social media, BRAVIA Sync, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: Samsung revealed its new flagship Blu-ray player at CES 2013, capable of upconverting content to 4K and a nifty reverse-AirPlay streaming-video feature. Read review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Samsung Smart Hub suite, Built-in Wi-Fi, Dual-core 900Mhz processor, S-Recommendation, Smart View, Up to 4K, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, BRAVIA Internet Video, Ethernet, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, PhotoTV HD, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Block Noise Reduction, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, 24p True Cinema, Video playback from USB devices, Socialize, IP Content Noise Reduction, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 1100 is an excellent touch-screen universal remote that corrects most of the shortcomings and frustrations of its predecessor, but its high price will relegate it to high-end home theaters only. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Blu-ray player, AV receiver, VCR, DVD player, 15, Supports 5000+ brands, Rechargeable, One-touch activity controls, Customizable commands and icons, Easy online set up