Testseek.co.uk have collected 30 expert reviews of the Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200 and the average rating is 72%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200.
March 2008
(72%)
30 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Wireless-N connectivity; easy to install; works as promised
Lacks support for all audio/video formats
The MCE DMA2200 is probably the best media streaming device weve ever tested. Its a shame you can only use it with Windows Vista, but for those who want to send media from their PC to their TV, its the ideal solution ...
Abstract: Watch TV via PC anywhere in your home. A hassle-free way to view TV from a Vista PC in another room. Media Center Extenders are a new concept, but they work similarly to other networked media players. You plug them into a TV and connect them to your ...
Abstract: The first generation of Windows Media Center Extenders were released in the US in 2004, but the DMA2200 is the first dedicated extender weve seen in the UK. The only other Extender currently available is Microsofts Xbox 360, but that doesnt come ...
While we like the LinkSYS Media Center Extender with DVD Player DMA2200, we found using Media Center too unreliable to replace our Freeview boxes, let alone a service such as Sky+. And although media streaming and DVD upscaling make this a fully-featu...
An innovative Media Center Extender equipped with wireless draft-n and an upscaling DVD player, but you need a lot of extra kit to take full advantage. ...
The DMA2200 does what it's supposed to, it just doesn't do it very well. If you want to stream content over a wired Ethernet connection, or stream regular video over WiFi, then this device will function quite well as a bridge between your PC and your T...
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Published: 2008-12-08, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
Windows Media Center Extender with built-in upscaling DVD player; 802.11n Wi-Fi for streaming HD videos; various connection options.
Unreliable streaming bit rate; laggy interface; frustrating remote control; incompatibility issues with various movie file formats; only streams from Media Center-compatible PCs.
A bargain price and built-in DVD player distinguishes the Linksys DMA2200 from rival Windows Media Center Extenders, but we found the performance to be inconsistent. Specifications: Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared); Weight: 4.9 lbs; Produ...
Delivers the elegance and functionality of Windows Media Center to the living room, Adds a DVD player, all in a single device, Compact design
Upconverting video performance brought no picture improvement to DVDs, Learning remote has limited effective range, Slow startup/restsart
As a Media Center Extender, the Linksys DMA2200 does what it is supposed to do - it extends media playback from your PC or laptop directly to your electronic hearth - the home theater system or HDTV. This can be a boon for those who store large quant...
