Media Distribution/Extenders
Our friends at Anandtech recently posted a preview of the Nixeus Fusion XL. I’m not usually one to get too excited about a launch preview put together with an engineering sample, but this time was a bit different. The Nixeus Fusion XL is the first product to bring together two of the more interesting stories to come out of this […]
Read moreApple released iOS 4.3 today and riding on its coattails was the 4.2 update for Apple TV, bringing with it a variety of changes, including some exciting updates for Netflix and sports fans. The 4.2 update adds access to two new subscription services, MLB.tv and NBA League Pass Broadband, that provide fans with a broad selection of live and archived […]
Read moreThe TViX line of media streamers from DViCO has never made a big splash in the U.S., but they have managed to cultivate a dedicated following in the European and Asian markets, particularly for their DVB-T tuner-equipped PVR models. The company’s newest streamer-only model, the TViX Slim S1, has been put through its paces by our friends over at Anandtech. The TViX line has often been […]
Read moreNixeus is a relatively new entry to the media player space–reminder, if you haven’t checked out our Media Player Comparison Guide but you’re in the market for one, you should read that first. Here’s their Fusion HD reviewed and seems to do a pretty good job, but at over $200 MSRP that’s more than a lot of competitors. Seems like […]
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Here’s another great review by our friend Damian, this time he covers the Xtreamer Pro (and somewhat the Xtreamer). It seems like a mixed bag, while I keep focusing on the fact that his original Xtreamer actually died after a year? Gulp. Still, some good progress has been made and hopefully more to come. Seeing the main menu there is […]
Read moreIn this day and age of media players, I’m not sure this Seagate media player is worth a serious look at $159 without a hard drive, especially given how many comparable ones are at that (and lower) price range. But Seagate does an admirable job with the UI and design, so take a look. The GoFlex TV is shaped like […]
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ACRyan isn’t as big a name as D-Link or some other extender devices, but they’ve been making a name for themselves with some pretty powerful units. Don’t forget, if you’re in the market or curious about these devices, we have our Media Player Comparison Guide for your reading pleasure. Changes are more than minorly cosmetic, as the Playon!HD2, on top […]
Read moreKeeping our tradition of trying to cover as much about media players and extenders (refer to our Buyer’s Guide, ahem), here’s a closer look at the WDTV Live Hub from fellow Media Center Connected Home MVP (i know that’s not the right title :-P) Barb Bowman, who seems genuinley impressed with the networking capabilities from WD. Enter the WD TV […]
Read moreI’m sure this news is going to make a lot of Android owners very happy. Sonos has finally unveiled its Android app and, from the initial look, it would appear that it will meet expectations. Personally, this was a definite roadblock for my entry into the Sonos world (yes, I know about Andronos). After almost a year in development, the […]
Read moreAs you know by now, we’re big fans of Comparison Guides for Media Extenders. But if you’re only concern is Netflix capabilities, then something a bit more focused and in-depth is what you’re probably looking for, and you’re in luck! With the exception of TiVo, each platform gives you the ability to browse the Netflix catalog. All of the platforms […]
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