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The editors liked
Plays almost any type of media from PC or the web
Doesn't require a PC
Small and quiet
Unique styling
Massive potential
Access to Internet services
Vast codec support
Smart and slick interface
Good remote
Great design
Fantastic online services
Great user interface
Decent remote control
Option to add local storage
Easy setup. Format friendly. Double-sided remote design. Wealth of content at fingertips
Huge array of content
Supports almost every main file type
Nice design
Remote
Web TV sources corralled for our viewing pleasure
Perfect local playback
That awesome remote.
1080p support
Stream content from lots of different places
Supports video
Music and photo
Can stream from SD card
USB drive
NAS drive
Internet
The editors didn't like
Hopeless remote control
Impenetrable menu system
Poor adultcontent filter
Expensive
HDMIonly video output
Networking is very unreliable
Local content is sidelined for Internet video
Annoying remote
BBC iPlayer is a little disappointing
Confusing user interface
Plenty of bugs
Some playback problems
Too costly
Not many movies yet
Minor bugs
Like sites not showing full-screen video
Hanging Wi-Fi. Less-than-slick content viewer. Fan noise can be irritating
Not for rookies
Confusing interface
Flat sound
Cumbersome setup
Flash instabilities spoil the fun for everyone
Interface could be better in places
Can't rent movies or TV shows in the same easy way as iTunes
Abstract: It seems that Boxee's ambition is to be the box that controls everything you see on your TV. Boxee can access content from the Web, from online media- streaming services, from live TV, and from your home digital library via your network or NAS....
Abstract: Though set-top boxes that allow you to stream web based media onto your high definition television have been around for a while now, no device seems to have a better grip on the multiplicity of multimedia better than D-Link's Boxee Box.A deceptively si...
So far I am happy. I cannot quite say the Boxee Box is perfect, but with a little bit of learning and tweaking it is serving its purpose. I would certainly change the design to be more flat so that it could hide behind or under a TV better. Also the m...
Abstract: In the last year or so, three major SoC manufacturers vied for market share in the media streamer market. While Intel's CE41xx took the high end path with design wins in the Logitech Revue and Boxee Box, Sigma Designs and Realtek continued to retain desig...
Published: 2011-10-10, Author: Brian , review by: icrontic.com
Abstract: After CES 2010, IPTV boxes were all the rage. Google TV, Boxee, Apple TV, and others were set to change the way we consume content. Lights shone, cameras snapped, people oohed and aahed, and the promise of cheap content boxes was on every reporter’s l...
Boxee's greatest strength is its versatility. Whether you're looking for a standalone media streamer with a lot of Web-based services or an excellent software interface to manage your media via a computer or tablet, Boxee can accommodate. At $199.99, the ...
The Boxee is an excellent media centre that anyone can use on a day-to-day basis. While it is somewhat expensive and lacks Component output connectivity, these flaws aren’t actually deal breakers. Highly recommended. ...
The Boxee Box is a fantastic local media streamer with amazing codec support and tons of media apps at only $200 it offers vastly more features than the $99 Apple TV, but it's cheaper than the $299 Logitech Revue while offering a similar browsing exper...
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Published: 2011-05-19, Author: Christina , review by: mashable.com
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