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Netgear EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD
Posted Apr 5, 2007 - THE GOOD: Extensive format support for a wide variety of audio and video files, including high-def content; streams purchased iTunes songs from Windows PCs; lightning-fast onscreen user interface; streams YouTube videos, public Flickr photo galleries, and Internet radio straight to your TV; can schedule TV shows and stream recorded content from PCs with TV tuners; excellent connectivity options provides compatibility with all TVs and stereo systems. THE BAD: No 802.11n Wi-Fi, and wireless performance was not flawless; protected iTunes songs take 15 seconds to load; interface isnt quite as simple as Apple TVs; would occasionally freeze up and require unplugging and plugging back in; large compared to Apple TV; no built-in hard drive. THE BOTTOM LINE: While its not as slick as Apple TV and its performance isnt flawless, the Netgear EVA8000s awesome array of features should delight tech-savvy digital media hounds. - Read Full Review





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