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D-Link Reveals new MovieNite Streaming Media Player
Tue Apr 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM ETTags: D-Link, Media Streamers (all tags)
You'll get 1080p resolution video from common sources at $59.
D-Link has announced the release of their new MovieNite DSM-310 streaming media player, which gives you a 1080p resolution and the ability to stream from Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, Pandora and Picasa. It's currently available at Walmart for $59.
When it comes to inexpensive streaming players, the benchmark is always Roku. The MovieNite comes in at the same price as the Roku 2 HD, which only offers a 720p resolution. If you're content with the limited apps of the D-Link player, it's a pretty decent buy at the price. Of course, the Roku 2 XD gives you 1080p and a vast selection of apps at $20 more.
Source: eCoustics
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D-Link Reveals new MovieNite Streaming Media Player
Tue Apr 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM ETTags: D-Link, Media Streamers (all tags)
You'll get 1080p resolution video from common sources at $59.
D-Link has announced the release of their new MovieNite DSM-310 streaming media player, which gives you a 1080p resolution and the ability to stream from Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, Pandora and Picasa. It's currently available at Walmart for $59.
When it comes to inexpensive streaming players, the benchmark is always Roku. The MovieNite comes in at the same price as the Roku 2 HD, which only offers a 720p resolution. If you're content with the limited apps of the D-Link player, it's a pretty decent buy at the price. Of course, the Roku 2 XD gives you 1080p and a vast selection of apps at $20 more.
Source: eCoustics
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Western Digital's New Streamer Adds Wi-Fi and Spotify
Wed Oct 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Western Digital, WD TV Live, Media Streamers (all tags)
The latest WD TV Live also includes a brand new interface for simpler use.
Western Digital doesn't bother too much with individual names for each version of its media streamers. The newest is the WD TV Live, just like the one before and the one before that.
The name doesn't change, but the device definitely does. The latest addition - and it's amazing it wasn't put in earlier - is built-in Wi-Fi. No more messing about with cords, no more trying to figure out how to get the internet to your TV and no more dealing with complaints of cables running across the ground.
The new WD TV Live player will be shipped with an updated interface as well as Spotify and Dailymotion capabilities.
Jim Welsh, VP of Western Digital, says that the company has a commitment to offering up the best to their customers. "By marrying advanced features of the new wireless WD TV Live with quality content from service providers, including a first of its kind service with Spotify, we are excited to deliver on that commitment."
You can pick up the newest WD TV Live on Amazon for an MSRP of $129.
Source: TWICE
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Roku Releases $49 LT Media Player - Adds HBO Go
Tue Oct 11, 2011 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Roku, Media Streamers (all tags)
The LT does the very basics of what a Roku player is designed to do. It streams.
Roku players keep getting fancier and fancier. What started as a fairly bare bones media streamer has expanded into a file playing, Wi-Fi packing, high definition, game playing machine. The LT takes us back to simpler times.
The Roku doesn't do 1080p - you'll have to settle for 720 - but it does have built in Wi-Fi and the ability to stream from any of the 300 available channels. Local files are out too, since the SD card reader has been nixed. At $49 though, it does just what it needs to.
Roku's channel selection just got a bit bigger too. They're adding HBO Go, which will allow HBO subscribers to watch content directly on their Roku player. Of course, if you're not an HBO subscriber, you get nothin'.
Source: Home Media Magazine
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Netgear is Releasing a New Low-Priced Media Streamer
Thu Sep 15, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Netgear, Media Streamers, Roku, Streaming, Industry Trends (all tags)
At $79.99, the NeoTV Streaming Player is aiming to compete directly with offerings from Roku.
Netgear has a lot to say about their new NeoTV player, but "the best combination of content and features among streaming players priced under $100" is a clear shot at Roku's lineup - the go to for inexpensive streaming. So what does the NeoTV offer that makes Netgear so confident in their new product?
For starters, you're able to use an Apple or Android smartphone to control the device and easily scroll up anything you want to watch. It offers Vudu, Netflix, and the usual assortment of other streaming sources.
Netgear offers two different ways to connect. You can hook up using tried and true Ethernet or with a wireless connection that the company says can transfer speeds up to 300Mbps.
You can preorder the NeoTV NT200 on Amazon now.
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The Smaller, More Functional Roku 2 is Available Now
Wed Jul 20, 2011 at 04:30 PM ETTags: Roku, Streaming, Media Streamers, High-Def Retailing (all tags)
It also plays games. Well, it plays one game.
Roku has long been at the forefront when it comes to media streamers. They're not as fully functional as some higher end devices, but they're cheap, easy, and Roku is always updating with new channels and features.
One of the big things that Roku 2 brings to the table is gaming, though you'll have to be happy with eating white rice for an appetizer, white rice for an entree and white rice for dessert. It's not a very diverse table, is the point. Roku expects to have plenty of games available soon, but at launch you'll get to pick from 'Angry Birds,' 'Angry Birds Rio,' and 'Angry Birds Seasons.'
Pricing for the three different tiers of players is the same as it's ever been. The HD is the cheapest model and offers the full Roku 2 experience at 720p and a price of $59. Stepping up to the XD gets you a 1080p resolution for $79. At $99, the Roku 2 XS comes with a gaming remote, a copy of 'Angry Birds' and an ethernet port for those that aren't down with the Wi-Fi provided by all three models.
One more thing that the XS brings to the table is a USB port for playing your own files. Playback options are fairly limited - you're stuck with WMV, MP3, AAC, JPG and PNG - but it's a step in the right direction for sure.
Source: Roku
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