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| Price | $205 to $281 at 7 stores | $321 to $399 at 17 stores | $179 at 1 store | $301 to $329 at 6 stores | |
| CNET editors' rating |
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| Average user rating | 3.0 stars out of 160 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 27 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 85 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 28 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews |
| Release date | February 12, 2008 | January 07, 2008 | May 19, 2008 | September 15, 2007 | February 12, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | With its enhanced iTunes video offerings, PC-free operation, and a lower price tag, the updated Apple TV is a compelling Internet-enabled entertainment device for the living room. | With its excellent iPod-like remote, the Logitech Squeezebox Duet is an ideal way to stream the full range of digital music--including files on your computer's hard drive, premium subscription music services, and free Internet radio--to your living room stereo system. | While it's still a work in progress--and currently lean on quality content--the Netflix Player's simple operation, overall convenience, and cheap price makes it a compelling option for Netflix subscribers looking for instant gratification. | Vudu sets itself apart from similar Internet video-on-demand boxes such as Apple and Netflix by delivering movies at better quality--up to full 1080p HD resolution and 5.1 surround sound. | With its enhanced iTunes video offerings, PC-free operation, and a lower price tag, the updated Apple TV is a compelling Internet-enabled entertainment device for the living room. | Basic specs |
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| Audio output mode | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Stereo |
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| Connections type |
HDMI Audio line-out SPDIF output Component video output |
Audio line-out Network SPDIF output |
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HDMI Audio line-out DC power input S-Video output Composite video output Antenna SPDIF output Component video output |
HDMI Audio line-out SPDIF output Component video output |
| Remote control type |
Remote control |
Remote control |
Info unavailable |
Remote control |
Remote control |
| Connector type |
1 HDMI Rear 1 SPDIF output Rear 1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear 1 Rear 1 RJ-45 Installed Rear 1 Component video output RCA phono x 3 Installed Rear |
1 SPDIF output Rear 1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear 1 SPDIF output RCA phono Installed Rear 1 Network RJ-45 Installed Rear |
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1 Antenna F connector Installed Rear 1 HDMI Rear 1 4 pin USB Type A Installed Rear 1 SPDIF output Rear 1 Composite video output RCA phono Installed Rear 1 S-Video output 4 pin mini-DIN Installed Rear 1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear 1 RJ-45 Installed Rear 1 DC power input Rear 1 SPDIF output RCA phono Installed Rear 1 Component video output RCA phono x 3 Installed Rear |
1 HDMI Rear 1 SPDIF output Rear 1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear 1 Rear 1 RJ-45 Installed Rear 1 Component video output RCA phono x 3 Installed Rear |
| Product type |
Digital multimedia receiver |
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Digital multimedia receiver |
| Image standards |
BMP PNG GIF TIFF JPG |
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BMP PNG GIF TIFF JPG |
| Video standards |
H.264 MPEG-4 Protected H.264 |
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MPEG-4 |
H.264 MPEG-4 Protected H.264 |
| Audio standards |
Protected AAC WAV AIFF MP3 AAC Apple Lossless |
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Protected AAC WAV AIFF MP3 AAC Apple Lossless |
| Playback capabilities |
Digital photo playback Digital audio playback Digital video playback |
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Digital video playback |
Digital photo playback Digital audio playback Digital video playback |
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