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CNET Reviews - Most Recent Video Players and Recorders

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1 Samsung BD-P1500
The Samsung BD-P1500 lacks some features and doesn't perform as well as the PlayStation 3, but its relatively low price makes it a solid option for those few people on a budget who still demand a standalone Blu-ray player.
2 Panasonic DMP-BD50
Excellent soundtrack support and Profile 2.0-compliancy make the Panasonic DMP-BD50 the most recommendable standalone Blu-ray player to date, but the PS3 is still better and cheaper.
3 Netflix Player by Roku
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.
4 Aluratek Internet Radio Alarm Clock with Built in WiFi
The Aluratek Internet Radio Alarm Clock with Built-in WiFi won't wow you with its sound, but it won us over with its versatile feature set and solid streaming performance.
5 Philips BDP7200
The BDP7200 has a unique design and is Profile 1.1 compliant, but subpar Blu-ray image quality and the lack of onboard audio decoding options limit its appeal.
6 Oppo DV-983H
The Oppo DV-983H is pretty much the ultimate standard-def disc player, but its high price means videophiles on a budget can get a better bang for their buck.
7 GE 22730 digital converter box
The GE 22730 DTV converter box is difficult to use and has subpar video quality, so you're better off going with a different converter box.
8 DirecTV HR21 (DirecTV Plus HD DVR)
CNET did not review the DirecTV HR21 but we did review the HR20, which is very similar.
9 Logitech Squeezebox Duet
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.
10 Chumby (latte)
Whether you use it as a digital photo frame, Internet radio receiver, an advanced alarm clock, or some Web 2.0 task of your own devising, the Chumby is an extremely fun tech toy for the wired, modern home.
11 Dish Network ViP722 HD DVR
The Dish Network ViP622 and 722 are among the most fully featured and versatile high-def DVRs you can buy today.
12 LG BH200
The LG BH200 is an improvement on its groundbreaking predecessor, but an HD DVD/Blu-ray combo player just isn't an attractive product anymore.
13 Sharp BD-HP20U
The Sharp BD-HP20U is a decent Blu-ray player that can load some discs superfast, but there are better options out there.
14 Samsung BD-P1400
The Samsung BD-P1400 delivers a mostly capable Blu-ray player at a relatively affordable price, but it's probably still better to hold off for newer models or a PlayStation3.
15 Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)
With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.
16 Microsoft Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition
With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.
17 Microsoft Xbox 360 w/ Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (20GB, HDMI)
With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.
18 Philips DVDR3575H
The Philips DVDR3575H is pretty much your only choice if you want a DVD recorder with a hard drive these days, but it's not as good as it could be.
19 Panasonic DMP-BD30K
The Panasonic DMP-BD30 offers excellent video quality and is Blu-ray Profile 1.1 compliant, but those who want high-resolution audio will need a cutting-edge AV receiver.
20 Sony LF-V30 LocationFree TV
Sony's latest LocationFree TV product adds compatibility with HD video sources, but its two big distinguishing factors--built-in wireless networking and PSP compatibility--aren't enough for most users to choose it over the competing Slingbox.
21 Samsung DVD-AR650
The Samsung DVD-AR650 is a solid DVD recorder with a nice collection of features for digital video archivists.
22 Toshiba HD-A35
CNET has not reviewed the Toshiba HD-A35, but we have reviewed the similar step-down model, the HD-A30.
23 Toshiba HD-A3
CNET has not reviewed the Toshiba HD-A3, but we have reviewed the similar step-up model, the Toshiba HD-A30.
24 Toshiba HD-A30
The Toshiba HD-A30 is a solid third-generation HD DVD player, but for most people it's not worth the extra dough.
25 Sling Media Slingbox Solo
An evolutionary upgrade of past Slingbox models, the Slingbox Solo remains an excellent way to stream your home TV programming to an increasingly wide variety of broadband-connected computers and smart phones.