Media Center Reviews

Updated: May 21, 2013 09:22
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#1
alaScore 100

Popcorn Hour A-400

At £270, the Popcorn Hour A-400 won’t make a lot of sense tomost buyers, but it is a well-made little box that deserves a look if your oldbox has packed it in. What do you think? Are the days of these dedicated mediaplayers numbered?

5 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

#2
alaScore 92

Sony SMP-N100

Sony's SMP-N100 streaming-video box isn't the easiest to use, but it offers an unparalleled feature set at its price.

14 expert reviews | 72 user reviews

#3
alaScore 89

Convenience Concepts 131031 Designs-2-Go Wide 3-Tier Wood Grain TV Stand, Black

The assembly took less than 2 minutes and it holds my 32" TV, printer, 2 Spike guards, Modem, Router & Roku and there's still space on my middle shelf for a dvd player. Even though the stand looks sleek and simple, the quality has not been compromised....

12 user reviews

#4
alaScore 89

Case Logic PDVD-9 7-9-Inch Dual Screen DVD Player Case, Black

I have only myself to blame for this purchase, I thought it was to hold my double DVD players, as in storing when they come out of the van. I didn't realize it was to actually hold a player between the seats in the vehicle. While nice for a single...

10 user reviews

#5
alaScore 89

Rocelco B-Tech Rocelco BT77 Ultragrip Pro Loudspeaker Wall Mount - Pair (Black)

Since my B&W DM603 weigh only 11 pounds I was able to mount these brackets in drywall using appropriate anchors. I used the included speaker screws to ensure the units don't move off the bracket. I'd recommend this approach - the friction bracket can...

11 user reviews

#6
alaScore 89

Techcraft SWD30 30-Inch Wide Tall Boy (Walnut)

It arrived undamaged, and my son was able to put it together with no problems. It's very handsome piece of furniture with lots of storage room.

10 user reviews

#7
alaScore 89

Poundex 5-Tier Glass Top Media Shelf, Chocolate

I spent about one hour and twenty minutes to install it. It is little bit complicated but not as difficult as some reviews said.

11 user reviews

#8
alaScore 89

South Shore Furniture City Life Corner TV Stand from OfficeFurniture.com

This TV stand is what you expect out of a "build-it-yourself" type of furniture. I actually really like the way it looks, and it's perfect for our 52" television. It was an extremely heavy package (I had a hard time lifting it myself, but was able to...

10 user reviews

#9
alaScore 89

Sonax E-0062-BF Fiji 60-Inch TV Component Bench, Ravenwood Black

I have my 47" inch up on the wall and i have this set underneath it. perfect! Wasn't difficult to put together (just the normal time as would anything you have to construct). I love the phone charging station and i think the compartments are plentiful....

14 user reviews

#10
alaScore 89

OmniMount Echo 50FP 50-Inch Video Table with Flat Panel Stand (Espresso)

Bought this mount for my big panasonic 50' TV at my basement. simple, stable, and easily installed. I like it

10 user reviews

#11
alaScore 89

Walker Edison 60 in. TV Stand and Component Stand Combo - Espresso

Some of the reviews made me a bit wary, but it arrived well packaged, took a long time to assemble, but all the pieces fit together well. Cons: the center opening is too small for many components. Also, the 2 wire openings in the back are really...

21 user reviews

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#12
alaScore 89

Sauder Edge Water Panel TV Stand in Estate Black

This arrived on time with no damage, even though the box was a bit scuffed up. It's a really nice piece, seems very well made, and assembled fairly easily. Would buy an item from this manufacturer again without hesitation!

10 user reviews

#13
alaScore 89

Prepac Black Slim Barrister Media (DVD,CD,Games) Storage Rack

For the price, this is an excellent piece of furniture for storing games, CD's and DVD's. If you have children, I highly recommend using the wall attachment to keep it from falling over. The fact that it is so tall and so narrow (which is what I like...

11 user reviews

#14
alaScore 89

Cohesion XP 2.1 Gaming Chair with Audio

My husband is a gamer and he wanted the chair. Its a nice product. He still uses, but my daughter probably uses it more.

10 user reviews

#15
alaScore 89

Prepac Black Large Capacity Wall Media Storage Rack

The quality of the shelves is great. It was easy to put together. The only complaint I have is the dowels used for the molding are plastic and break very easily. That was the only problem, so be careful. Otherwise great product

10 user reviews

#16
alaScore 89

Double AV Component Shelving

I really have only one complaint: as i move items placed on the shelves it sometimes also moves the shelves. They shelves are mounted on some black rubber "dots" and the dots are not connected tot he mental brackets holding everything... thus, when you...

21 user reviews

#17
alaScore 89

Sonax CR-2360 Cranley 21-Inch Wide Midnight Black Enclosed Component Stand

The Sonax CR-2360 is one heavy beast, mostly due to the glass shelves. Very easy to put together with two people. Holds and fits the essentials needed to neatly hide your cable box, Blu-ray player, etc... The enlcosed doors makes this very baby/toddler...

10 user reviews

#18
alaScore 89

Techcraft SWH4024B 40-Inch High AV Side Rack (Black)

Delivered without difficulty. Packed well. Very sturdy product. Biggest problem is that the surface of this product scratches very easily. I tried to minimize it however even sliding the components into the rack left easily seen scratches on the...

11 user reviews

#19
alaScore 89

Atlantic 35535687 Element Media Storage Cabinet (Maple)

You can't beat this DVD rack for the money. I have had mine for over a year. It is full of movies and still remains sturdy. Now, if you knock into it, it will tip over. When I assembled it I did use wood glue in the screw holes to prevent the joints...

11 user reviews

#20
alaScore 89

Popcorn Hour A-300

Powerful media player ; Has all the connections & upgradeability

2 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

#21
alaScore 89

Atlantic 37935726 DrawBridge 240 Media Cabinet P2

Easy assembly. Spacious. Granddaughter loves it. Just what she wanted to fit in her small space.

12 user reviews

#22
alaScore 88

Sauder Large Entertainment Center in Cinnamon Cherry

I really liked the looks of this unit and after reading all the bad revews about it taking so long to put together and reciving it with broken parts I decided to take a chance and order it because I loved the price and color. While I waited on it to...

10 user reviews

#23
alaScore 88

Atlantic - Windowpane Multimedia Cabinet - Espresso 94835721

Although the glass doors are not quite as 'solid' as it looks in the photo, otherwise it's great. Super for the price. Pretty solid, easy to assemble, generally well made, doors slide easily, etc. Not for the living room because the glass doors don't...

13 user reviews

#24
alaScore 87

Patriot Box Office

With a street price of $100, the Box Office is competitively priced at the low end of the media-streamer spectrum. It won’t replace higher-priced alternatives, but its unique features and robust operation make it more than just a budget box.

7 expert reviews

#25
alaScore 87

Noontec MovieHome V8 NAS Media Player

Good at playing locally stored media, but the MovieHome V8's streaming services are poor

2 expert reviews

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