Netgear Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000

usability

29% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Many content sources, online and off ; Simple setup; Wi-Fi an option ; Good AV quality even on analog ; Relatively low price

Interface and remote quirks ; Need to leave computer on for a few Internet services ; Bias towards Windows sources ; Internet-only content sometimes too niche

what's in the box and the designIn addition to supplying us with the Entertainer Live for the review, Netgear also sent us its USB Wi-Fi adapter specially designed to work automatically with the Entertainer Live (the adapter retails separately fo

Simple Setup, Supports both analog and HDTV (720p), Plays content from DLNA and UPnP A/V devices

Need to purchase licenses to access anything other than YouTube, VuNow and your own content after trial periods expire, Need to run a Windows app to access Hulu, Netflix and other better content, Search not available for all content types

Easy-to-use device plays multimedia content from local or Internet sources on analog or HDTVs.

Small, two USB ports, can stream a wide range of formats, YouTube streaming

Video quality isn't good on a high-definition screen, no setup wizard for new users, streaming video services are subscription-based and not all services available in Australia

Netgear's Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 is a fine media streamer for those of you who want to stream videos off a USB 2.0 hard drive onto an older, standard-definition TV, but if you want to view good quality video on a high-definition screen,...

There is one other potential saving grace, in the form of a plethora of Internet-based video services. In addition to YouTube, which is becoming standard fare, the Digital Entertainer Live gives access to TV channels streamed from the 'net and the BBC...

Nice stylish design ; USB input ; VuNow is a welcome addition

Dodgy file format support ; HD refused to play ; Limited HDMI capability

Not really one for the true AV or HD enthusiast but will suit those who just want to watch the odd episode of South Park in the comfort of their living rooms

Network digital media streamer ; Access to content from various entertainment websites ; YouTube channel ; PlayOn compatible ; HDMI out ; Two USB ports ; Quick, easy-to-use interface

Wi-Fi sold separately ; Some inconsistencies in file type playback

Network digital media streamer; access to content from various entertainment Web sites; YouTube channel; PlayOn compatible; HDMI out; two USB ports; VuNow and Roxio CinemaNow access; quick, easy-to-use interface.

Wi-Fi sold separately; some inconsistencies in file type playback.

The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package.

Network digital media streamer; access to content from various entertainment Web sites; YouTube channel; PlayOn compatible; HDMI out; two USB ports; VuNow and Roxio CinemaNow access; quick, easy-to-use interface.

Wi-Fi sold separately; some inconsistencies in file type playback.

The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package.