As one of the best performing, easiest-to-use media extenders out there, the Slingbox PRO-HD takes over the Editors' Choice crown that had belonged to its predecessor, the Slingbox Pro. It's a snap to set up, and it works exactly as advertisedtwo rare ...

Streams HD-quality video over a home network and near-HD-quality content over the Internet (provided sufficient bandwidth is available). Can finally pause and resume live TV. New Program Guide is a welcome addition. Well-executed software player. ...

Program Guide and Setup Assistant contain a few rough edges. Still no Wi-Fi, DVR capability, or HDMI input. Ties up the television the device is attached to.

The Slingbox PRO-HD is one of the best performing, easiest-to-use media extenders out there. It's a snap to set up, and it works exactly as advertisedtwo rare qualities in a broad-ranging category, which is full of complex, difficult-to-decipher ...

It's tough to enjoy movies, TV shows, or even music perched uncomfortably in front of a desktop computer. It's much more comfortable to take in your media from, say, the den or living room sofa. That's where media extenders come in. These devices let ...

Wireless HD video streaming. 802.11n and 5GHz support. Full complement of outputs, including HDMI. Windows Media Center Extender mode for use with Vista. Silent operation.

Expensive. Requires Vista PC to take advantage of all features (though it works, in a reduced capacity, with Windows XP). No Mac or Linux support.

The D-Link DSM-750 is a capable, wireless HD media extender. But it costs nearly as much as the Xbox 360, which does much more.

The Linksys DMA2100 streams your digital music, movies and photos to any TV in your home without running wires. With elegant and easy-to-navigate menu screens, you can play DVDs, view family slide shows, browse your music collection by cover art, ...

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Ever since the original Slingbox appeared on the scene in 2005, TV junkies have been using it and its various descendants to place-shift television. All Slingboxes to date have offered a compelling combination of a clear picture, easy setup, and no ...

HD-compatible. Good video quality. SlingPlayer software is easy to use and works on PCs, Macs, and several cell-phone platforms. Excellent value. No monthly fees

No integrated Wi-Fi. Doesn't actually stream in HD quality in most situations. As with other Slingboxes, anyone at home gets stuck seeing whatever you're watching while on the go. SlingPlayer Mobile costs extra ; Watch the Slingbox SOLO Video Review

Never miss must-see TV with this well-priced, HD-compatible box. As long as you don't expect miracles in video quality when streaming over the Internet, the Slingbox SOLO is a pleasing buy.

Take your TV on the road with the $180 Slingbox SOLO, which offers an ideal combination of small size, good value, and compatibility with high-definition channels.

HD-compatible. Good video quality. SlingPlayer software is easy to use and works on PCs, Macs, and several cell-phone platforms. Excellent value. No monthly fees

No integrated Wi-Fi. Doesn't actually stream in HD quality in most situations. As with other Slingboxes, anyone at home gets stuck seeing whatever you're watching while on the go. SlingPlayer Mobile costs extra ; Watch the Slingbox SOLO Video Review

Never miss must-see TV with this well-priced, HD-compatible box. As long as you don't expect miracles in video quality when streaming over the Internet, the Slingbox SOLO is a pleasing buy.

Since the late nineties, Apple has attempted to make the technically complex simple. The iMac did it for personal computing, and the iPod is a paragon of portable consumer electronics. Now Steve Jobs and company want to simplify your home ...

Basically, an iPod for your HDTV. Easy-to-use, efficient, attractive interface. Streams iTunes content from up to six computers. Gives you the ability to rent and purchase content from the sofa without a computer. Integrates YouTube, Flickr, and ...

Requires a widescreen HDTV. No access to App Store (yet). Bundled bare-bones remote could be improved ; Watch the Apple TV in action

Now with an improved, streamlined interface, Internet radio, Genius, and LP supportand a lower price, Apple TV is finally a blockbuster home-entertainment device.

The affordable Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player has almost every item on the "perfect media hub" checklist: music, high-definition photos, photos with music tracks, video support, a Web browser, and multisource and multiroom support. ...