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• 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:
  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: 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, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, HD DVD, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-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: 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:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: Toshiba announced four new devices called "Media Boxes," but are essentially Blu-ray players with streaming-media functionality. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, YouTube, Built-in Wi-Fi, Miracast

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: LG is debuting three new Blu-ray players at CES 2013, with two models that let you listen to your Blu-ray movies through a smartphone app. Read review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, Picasa, Amazon Video, Vudu, AccuWeather, Hulu Plus, Built-in Wi-Fi, Private sound mode

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Smart Hub, Samsung Apps, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Netflix, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, S-Recommendation, Web browser, AllShare Play, AllShare Cast (WiDi 3.5), BD wise Web, BD-Wise, Anynet+, Quick start, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, Wi-Fi, Samsung Apps, Smart Hub, AllShare, JPEG photo playback, Stereo, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD, DVD, CD-RW, CD-R, DVD-RW, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+R

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart Hub, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Web Browser, Anynet+, Quick start, JPEG photo playback, BD-Wise, AllShare, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 30 reviews

Specs: HD DVR, 45 hour(s), 16.5 in x 9.7 in x 2.4 in, TiVo, Universal remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Panasonic IP VOD, Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Built-in Wi-Fi, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, VIERA Link, Quick start, 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 111 reviews

The Bottom Line: The best interface on the planet and cool network options make TiVo Series2 the standalone DVR of choice. Read review

Specs: DVR, 40 hour(s), 15 in x 11.5 in x 3 in, TiVo, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Blu-ray player, Blockbuster, Vudu, Picasa, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, CinemaNow, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Deep Color, JPEG photo playback, Aero Cosmetic Design, Up to 1080p, Stereo, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Gracenote, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Built-in Wi-Fi, Deep Color, 3D movie playback, x.v.Colour technology, PhotoTV HD, Multi-room music, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Wi-Fi Ready, BRAVIA Sync, Video playback from USB devices, Socialize, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Blu-ray player, Vudu, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, Deep Color, 3D movie playback, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, EasyLink, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Video CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba BDX5200 costs a little less than competing midrange Blu-ray players, but you'll miss out on worthwhile extra features and speedy performance. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, CinemaNow, Pandora, Vudu, Ethernet, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D ready, BD-Live, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, DVD-R, CD, BD-R, BD-ROM, BD-RE, CD-RW, DVD, CD-R, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Blu-ray player, Vudu, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, AQUOS LINK, Auto power off, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, AQUOS Pure Mode, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• 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

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Amazon Video, Hulu Plus, Vudu, Pandora, VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA), YouTube, Netflix, Twitter, Facebook, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, JPEG photo playback, Up to 1080p, Stereo, BD-ROM, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, BRAVIA Internet Video, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, iPhone Remote Control, JPEG photo playback, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby TrueHD, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW