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January 2008
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The editors liked
Supports both Apple and Windows Media DRM
Can work as a DVR
Very versatile media extender. Plays lots of DRM-protected files. Can access YouTube and Flickr over the Internet. Records TV via your computer. Plays content directly off USB drives.
Supports multiple video formats
Easily finds media content on your PC
Plays back YouTube videos
Internet radio support
HDMI port
Extensive format support for a wide variety of audio and video files
Including high-def content
Streams purchased iTunes songs from Windows PCs
Lightning-fast onscreen user interface
Streams YouTube videos
Public Flickr photo galleries
And Intern...
Provides for high-resolution viewing
Easy integration into a home theater
Aggregates all of your digital content
Interface support for popular Internet media
Program guide and PVR for PC TV tuners.
The editors didn't like
Setup menu is hard to get to
Occasional stutter on 1080p highdef content
Crashes more than Billy Joel. The complex setup process may prove tricky even for networking pros. Interface graphics and device itself are ugly. No hard drive. Cant auto-update its media library.
Struggles with 1080p files
Basic setup mode is time-consuming
Remote is too small
No 802.11n Wi-Fi
And wireless performance was not flawless
Protected iTunes songs take 15 seconds to load
Interface isnt quite as simple as Apple TVs
Would occasionally freeze up and require unplugging and plugging back in
Large compared to Appl...
Requires PC for digital content
Wireless connection can drop HD signals
Abstract: IntroIn 1999 when I cofounded Mediabolic, we had a vision of the “connected home” that we pitched all over the world. In 2000, I first started hearing (and using) the phrase “THIS is the year of the Digital Home” (yes, in all-caps)...
Abstract: Netgears Digital Entertainer HD acts as a bridge between the study and the lounge room, putting your multimedia files on your television and stereo system. The EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD looks like a slimline DVD player and comes with a remote co...
Can stream YouTube and Flickr content, music, videos and Internet radio stations; its easy to set up and use; it has HDMI and component video output ports; it has digital audio output ports, it can play content purchased from the iTunes store
The aspect ratio had to be changed every time in order to watch videos on our 4:3 TV, it lacks 802.11 draft-n networking The Final Word This media streaming device is cable of streaming videos, music, photos, even YouTube content. Its easy to set up a...
This media streaming device is cable of streaming videos, music, photos, even YouTube content. Its easy to set up and use, and should please anyone whos looking to broaden their home entertainment palette.
Extensive file format support, YouTube and Flickr browsing, Plays purchased (DRM) music, Supports streaming HD from PC to TV
Fiddly set-up process, Slow start-up and laggy interface, No 802.11n support
On paper, Netgears EVA8000 appears to be a media hoarders dream, but although support is extensive it simply feels unfinished. ...
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Published: 2007-08-27, Author: Bruce , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Netgear's EVA8000, aka the Digital Entertainer HD, takes the media streaming features of its EVA700 into the high definition age. Like the EVA700 (see Wireless that works, PC World May 2007), the EVA8000 offers both wired and wireless connectivity. The de...
Abstract: This is the only receiver here that can play H.264 and WMV-HD files. It has a full set of video outputs, including SCART, composite, component and HDMI, plus surround-sound support through optical or coaxial S/PDIF. It was frustrating to set up. It ...
Netgears EVA8000 really should be a fantastic media player, but it currently falls flat thanks to two issues. The major clanger is its lack of high bit-rate content support. Theres a small chance that this could be rectified in future firmware updat...
Picture quality Plenty of features Hi-def compatible
Compatibility issues No significant uPnP support
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