Tag Archive: NETGEAR

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Streaming standard-def movies from computers and remote hard drives to televisions has been old hat for years now. But for high-def connoisseurs looking to step up to the good stuff – pure 1080p digital content – extreme file size and bandwidth constraints have severely hampered streaming and storage. The EVA9150 solves that issue with 802.11n networking capabilities for more bandwidth, and an onboard 500GB drive for storage and buffering, making it one of the few boxes capable of streaming Blu-ray quality video. If you’re looking to go discless, this machine’s the ticket – but is it worth the price?  Read more...

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With the NETGEAR Internet TV Player Internet video has never been so fun, because now you can enjoy it on your television. Just plug it into your TV and connect it to the Internet, and the world of Internet video is at your fingertips. And since you watch it on your TV, not your PC, you can share the fun with your family and friends.

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I’ve tried a number of media centers over the years. And, sadly, in large part, they’ve stunk big time – mostly due to uneven performance as the device and the PC seemed less interested in meshing together and more in protecting their own “turf.” 

But don’t think I’m getting ready to trash Netgear’s Digital Entertainer. True, there’s no hard drive, so it has to rely on a PC to stream content as well as access a number of functions. Nonetheless, within the parameters of an imperfect world, it does what it’s supposed to exactly right. And that retail price of $399 slides down easy too.  Read more...