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PC World June 25, 2007 Spector & Stafford |
Best Products for Streaming Audio and Video With Ease Want to watch your movies in the bedroom or listen to your albums in the kitchen? These devices do the best job of streaming PC-based video and audio all over your home. |
PC Magazine March 4, 2008 Tim Gideon |
Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System With its excellent software and good integration of online music services, the Squeezebox Duet wireless music system is an affordable alternative to the Sonos ZonePlayer 80... MG-350HD... Roku player... SageTV HD Media Extender... etc. |
AskMen.com |
Give the Gift of Audio We've corralled six home audio products that are relatively affordable -- each costing less than the price of a standard iPod. In fact, at least two of them are great gift choices for those who already own an iPod. |
PC Magazine March 22, 2007 Gideon et al. |
Apple TV Moving the functionality of the iPod onto widescreen TV is a great idea... Netgear Digital Entertainer HD... Microsoft Xbox 360 Media Center Extender... Sony PlayStation 3... |
PC Magazine April 5, 2007 Gideon & Sarrel |
Netgear Digital Entertainer HD EVA8000 If Apple TV is for the iPod-familiar, hands-off user, then the Netgear is for the patient, hands-on BitTorrent addict... XBox 360... |
Home Theater October 2007 Chris Chiarella |
Netgear Digital Entertainer HD It offers some worthwhile entertainment, even if, at present, it sadly underutilizes the HDMI output. |
PC Magazine June 30, 2005 Bill Howard |
Slingbox Watch live or recorded TV and video coming from your house on your computer or laptop -- anywhere in the world with Slingbox... SoundBridge M1000 plays virtually all music formats... The Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 is the iPod of digital audio hubs... |
Macworld March 30, 2007 Christopher Breen |
Apple TV Apple TV offers a capable, easy-to-use hardware link between iTunes and TV. |
Home Theater July 2007 Chris Chiarella |
Apple TV Apple's first home theater component combines high style and high-end connectivity. |
PC World April 2006 Becky Waring |
Get More Out of Your Wireless Network D-Link DSM-120 MediaLounge Wireless Music Player... Roku SoundBridge M1000... Slim Device Squeezebox version 3... Buffalo LinkTheater PC-P3LWG/DVD... D-Link DSM-320RD MediaLounge Wireless Media Player... Slingbox... TiVoToGo... etc. |
PC Magazine May 18, 2004 Bill Howard |
Entertainment Central Reviews of 10 media hubs will point you to the right device for enjoying your multimedia anywhere in the house. |
PC Magazine September 28, 2010 Tim Gideon |
Apple TV (2010) A lower price, a more compact design, and the ability to stream content from iOS devices and rent 99-cent TV shows makes Apple's latest Apple TV set-top box an excellent option for iTunes and Netflix users. |
Home Toys August 2005 Richard Elen |
Serve Yourself When it comes to serving music across your home network, you can buy a proprietary server/client system. Or, you can serve yourself--free... Audio File Formats -- an overview... |
PC Magazine May 1, 2006 Mike Kobrin |
Sonos ZonePlayer 80 This is a truly excellent wireless audio solution for people who already have a good home stereo system and audio playback devices in multiple rooms. And it's surprisingly easy to set up. |
PC World April 2005 Matthew McKenzie |
Free Your Media A wireless network is all you need to stream digital music, photos, and videos from your PC to any room. |
BusinessWeek October 30, 2006 Arik Hesseldahl |
Music: Unwired For Sound Suggestions for a wireless home music system. |
PC Magazine November 2, 2004 Davis D. Janowski |
Tying It All Together If adding multimedia to your home network seems daunting, read on. |
PC Magazine November 7, 2006 Mike Kobrin |
Logitech Wireless DJ Music System This Bluetooth-based wireless audio solution is best suited to Windows users who want to stream music wirelessly from their PC to their stereo without having to be at their PC to control the music. |
PC Magazine July 12, 2006 |
Streaming Internet Radio to Hi-Fi How to feed music on your computer to your hi-fi system without a lot of wires. |
PC Magazine December 11, 2006 Eliot Van Buskirk |
Hava Wireless HD The Monsoon Multimedia Hava Wireless HD's wireless connectivity and Media Center recording ability make it more convenient than the Slingbox, but only if you can deal with its major shortcomings... Logitech Wireless DJ Music System... |
IEEE Spectrum January 2013 Michael Jay Geier |
Review: Networked Audio Players These systems can tap vast libraries of music and the spoken word |
PC Magazine September 15, 2009 Tim Gideon |
Microsoft Zune HD Not an iTunes fan? Then the Zune HD is the best MP3 player you can get... Canon PowerShot SD980... Samsung DualView TL225... Sonos Controller 200... |
PC Magazine November 2, 2004 Emile Menasche |
Your Music The emergence of legal download services, dedicated network audio receivers and obscenely inexpensive hard drives have made a computer the next must-have component for your home entertainment system. |
PC Magazine March 8, 2010 John R. Delaney |
LG BD570 The BD570 delivers a beautiful HD picture and is loaded with cool features... Samsung's BD-C6500... Sharp's BD-HP52U... BDP-S570 Blu-ray player... Sony PlayStation 3... Nintendo DSi portable game system... |
PC Magazine January 11, 2006 Kaplan & Howard |
Anywhere Anytime TV Watch what you want, where you want, in the kitchen or in a hotel across the globe... D-Link DSM-320... |
PC Magazine December 18, 2006 Ellison & Kobrin |
Ruckus MediaFlex Router The Ruckus Wireless router and client team up to deliver video anywhere in the house... Sonos ZonePlayer 80 wireless audio system... Soundcast iCast... |
PC World March 2004 Josh Taylor |
Digital Audio Hi-Fi These devices let you play digital audio through your stereo system, and the only finger you have to lift is the one on your remote control. |
PC World April 2003 Anush Yegyazarian |
From PC to Rec Room We try out the first units in a new class of devices that wed your entertainment system and PC. But the union isn't always idyllic. |
PC Magazine September 4, 2008 Tim Gideon |
Logitech Squeezebox Boom The Squeezebox Boom's somewhat convoluted interface is overshadowed by slick design and excellent sound quality. |
PC Magazine April 13, 2010 John R. Delaney |
Samsung BD-C6500 Samsung's BD-C6500 offers more interactive and connectivity features than other Blu-ray players in its class, and it delivers stunning high-definition picture quality... Sharp BD-HP52U... Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray player... etc. |
PC World September 28, 2006 Eric Butterfield |
Logitech's Wireless DJ System Falls Short Device offers no-fuss setup for streaming music from PC to stereo, but audio dropouts may occur. |
Macworld January 2005 Jason Snell |
Roku SoundBridge M1000 and M2000 Bridging the gap between a hard drive and a stereo, music players such as Roku's SoundBridge give you iPod-like control over your music from the comfort of your easy chair. |
PC Magazine January 1, 2008 Loyd Case |
PC to HDTV the Right Way The typical home PC is no longer just for homework and accounting. It's now the entertainment hub of the household. |
Home Theater November 2006 Chris Chiarella |
Here, There, and Everywhere New streaming and networking options for the home and beyond. |
PC World March 8, 2004 Melissa Perenson |
DVD Players Anchor Home Nets New, smarter DVD players make moving and enjoying your digital media easier. |
PC Magazine December 15, 2009 Tim Gideon |
Insignia NS-BRDVD3 With its low price, strong Blu-ray picture quality, and Netflix streaming, the Insignia NS-BRDVD3 is a steal... LG BD370 Network Blu-ray disc player... LG BD390 Network Blu-ray disc player... Panasonic DMP-BD60... Samsung BD-P1600... etc. |
Macworld April 2004 Jason Snell |
Squeezebox Digital music player fit for a home stereo |
Macworld June 25, 2007 Peter Cohen |
Connect360 3.1 Software turns your Xbox 360, Mac into an integrated media center. |
PC Magazine August 2, 2006 Kobrin et al. |
Master Your Music Some tips and buying advice for music lovers... Interview with Mark Mothersbaugh of new-wave band Devo... Electronica pioneer Brian "BT" Transeau... Experimental band The Flaming Lips... Thomas Dolby... Konami Karaoke Revolution Party... etc. |
PC World August 2006 Yardena Arar |
PC-to-Stereo Streamer Puts You in Control Sondigo's Sirocco Wireless Audio Bridge brings your digital music collection to your living room. |
BusinessWeek November 26, 2007 Stephen H. Wildstrom |
The Connected Home--Disconnected Sonos and others are taking the computer out of the home entertainment equation. |
PC World April 29, 2008 Dan Tynan |
I Want Wireless Entertainment, and I Want It Now Wireless, multiroom home audio is here, sort of. But wireless HD video is still mostly a pipe dream. |
PC Magazine May 4, 2007 Tim Gideon |
MediaGate MG-350HD It's the best dedicated media extender we've seen, aside from the Apple TV. |
PC Magazine September 21, 2004 |
The Broadband Lifestyle In February 2004, according to Nielsen//NetRatings, about 45 percent of U.S. households with Internet access had a broadband connection. Here are some ways to utilize your broadband to listen to audio online. |
Home Theater July 2006 Chris Chiarella |
Apple Mac mini with Intel Core Duo Processor While this is an impressive first step for Apple, they still need to provide an integrated DVR, more HD options, and perhaps a more workable video-on-demand business model before they can become a viable alternative to the competition. |
Home Theater April 2006 Chris Chiarella |
Video Without Boundaries MediaREADY 5000 Ready or not, here comes another PC for your home theater. |
PC World May 29, 2008 Melissa J. Perenson |
Now Playing: High-Def Movies Whether you choose a Blu-ray Disc player or opt to access your video from the Web, here are the best options for watching high-definition movies on your TV. |
Home Theater September 2008 Kris Deering |
Shades of Blu Here's a look at three current Blu-ray players that cover a wide price and feature spectrum. Hopefully, this will help you make an informed decision before you wade into the Blu waters. |
PC Magazine May 22, 2007 Tim Gideon |
Sony VAIO VGF-WA1 Digital Music Streamer The Sony VAIO VGF-WA1 Digital Music Streamer gets your music off your PC into your kitchen, backyard, or even the beach. Its limited remote and slow transfer speeds tarnish what would otherwise have been an amazing product. |
PC Magazine May 30, 2007 Tim Gideon |
Buying Guide: The Best MP3 Players Today's "MP3 players" recognize a variety of music file formats. In fact, it is more appropriate to call them portable media players, or PMPs. |