Notes » television http://alexpb.com/notes Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:27:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Living Room Media Players / Centers http://alexpb.com/notes/articles/2009/10/24/living-room-media-player-center/ http://alexpb.com/notes/articles/2009/10/24/living-room-media-player-center/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:28:09 +0000 Alex http://alexpb.com/notes/?p=679 Boxee Box DSM-380
The Boxee Box by D-Link

Vudu XL
Vudu XL

popcorn-model-C200
Popcorn Hour C-200

LG-BD390
LG BD390

Playon-hd
PlayOn!HD

roku
Roku

mvix
Mvix Ultio

Netgear-EVA2000
Netgear EVA2000

neuros-link
Neuros Link

Another option would be to use an Home Theater PC (HTPC), more expensive but also more versatile.
http://www.linuxtech.net/features/best_linux_htpc_motherboards.html has some good tips for building your own.

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VuNow™ Features

Verismo’s VuNow is the only solution that provides everything a consumer wants. Access to the broadest online content, simple to use, easy to install, and compact in size — all at an affordable price.

  • A Standard Definition and a High Definition model of the VuNow PoD that can connect to any TV

  • Support for wired or wireless connectivity
  • Navigation using a TV-friendly and intuitive User Interface
  • Watch YouTube™ videos on TV by categories
  • Search for videos with the powerful built-in video search engine
  • Choose from a large selection of movies and download from CinemaNow™
  • Download videos using BitTorrent™ protocol
  • Watch videos directly from popular websites by categories
  • Watch Live TV Channels from around the world
  • Access to Personal Media such as video, music, and photos from the home network stored on a PC, Networked Attached Storage device, or even on a connected USB storage device

Verismo’s VuNow

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