Netgear NeoTV Max (NTV300SL)

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Apr, 2024

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reliability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 400 reviews of Netgear NeoTV Max (NTV300SL). The average rating for this product is 2.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Netgear NeoTV Max (NTV300SL) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 376 user reviews of Netgear NeoTV Max (NTV300SL) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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49% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Barb Gonzalez (hometheatermag.com)

Netgear NeoTV Max Media Streamer

What's the best way to connect my PC to my TV?” is a question I am frequently asked. While many TVs have PC connections and many laptops have HDMI outputs, there's still the issue of controlling the computer while sitting on the couch. The NTV-300SL...

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Barb Gonzalez (hometheater.com)

Netgear NeoTV Max Media Streamer

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Barb Gonzalez (soundandvision.com)

Netgear NeoTV Max Media Streamer

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Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (hometheaterreview.com)

Netgear NeoTV MAX Streaming Media Player

Netgear has brought a trio of streaming media players to market. The top-shelf model is the NTV300SL or NeoTV MAX is reviewed here by Home Theater Review reviewer Adrienne Maxwell.

The NeoTV MAX offers a nice assortment of Web services, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, VUDU (with Apps), CinemaNow, Pandora, Rhapsody, and the just-added SlingPlayer app ; Wired and wireless network connections are available ; The box supports a 1080p...

The box has issues with speed and reliability The MyMedia app for streaming personal media files is glitchy ; There's no Apps store to browse and add services, and the channel lineup currently does not include Amazon Instant Video ; The connection...

Netgear's new trio of streaming media players represents a very good value in the category. For $50, you can add streaming Web services like Netflix, VUDU, Hulu Plus, and YouTube to your HDTV with 1080p output and a wired network option (that's a lower...

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Legit Reviews (legitreviews.com)

Netgear NeoTV MAX HD Streaming Player Review

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : SmallNetBuilder (smallnetbuilder.com)

NETGEAR NeoTV MAX Reviewed

"N300" wireless, Easy setup, QWERTY keyboard on back of remote, Supports Intel WiDi, Large number of Internet content providers

Remote lacks page up/down navigation buttons, WiDi can be difficult to set up, DLNA only; no share browsing to access local content, Very limited video format support, No user manual, 2.4 GHz only

Media player primarily focused on Internet streaming services with support for Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Matt Swider (techradar.com)

Netgear NeoTV Max with Slingplayer review

A SlingCatcher alternative comes to NTV300SL and its siblings

Updated with a Slingplayer app ; Cheapest media streamers ; Easy-to-use remote control

Not all models have a QWERTY remote ; Lacks the Google TV integration of Netgear's Prime model

The NeoTV Max has a lot of competition in the media streaming market, but the new Slingplayer app gives it a slight edge. It also gives seekers of the SlingCatcher a way to watch TV on the big screen without resorting to buying a pre-owned SlingCatcher...

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

It works

It set up fairly easy and does what it supposed to do, but is very slow to load apps. Accesses personal media as advertised, but is slow to load. I am dissapointed in its performance.

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Not bad at all

These have the usual media apps on them, except no Amazon Prime. Most of the apps are junk on these media servers, but these Netflix units stand out for a couple reasons. First they are WIDI capable, so you can use them to project a WIDI capable device...

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

terrible product

Bought this on sale. Not worth the money. Slow And laggy. Locked up during operation changes. Video streaming from my WD my cloud was unwatchable. Didn't even play Netflix well. Spend a little bit more and buy something better.

Jan, 2015

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