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Hands On: Iomega TV With Boxee

The Boxee ecosystem grows with the European-only Iomega TV with Boxee – the second media receiver to arrive packing Boxee’s media software. Join us as we take a look at what it can do.

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Hands On: AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus ATSC Version

The ASTC AVerMedia HomeFree AVplus TV tuner has some unique features that you may like. Or may not.

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Hands On: Q-Waves Quicklink HD

Whilst Intel’s Wireless Display technology may be front of mind for many when considering pushing video from a PC to a TV or projector, it requires compatible laptops (Intel-based, obviously) and TV adaptors. That may be fine for those ready to invest in new kit, but what about connecting your existing, or older PCs?

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Hands On: WD TV Live Hub

First came the TV Live. Next came the TV Live Plus. Now we have the TV Live Hub, which has a new look and a hard disk.

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Hands On: Logitech Squeezebox Radio

If you love music, you will love the Logitech Squeezebox Radio.

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Hands On: Eminent EM7095 USB Media Player DVB-T

Over the last year, we’ve seen the chipsets that power the leading media receivers grow in performance and capability, with support for a wide variety of file formats and faultless streaming quality over a high speed network. Eminent’s EM7095 USB Media Player DVB-T is the first media player we’ve reviewed which includes a DVB-T (Freeview) TV Tuner – is this the model for future generations of media streamer?

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Hands On: IOGEAR GKM561R 2.4GHz Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel

I got a new toy for Christmas.  A toy you might be interested in finding out more about.  Which means it is review time!

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Hands On: Popcorn Hour A-210 Media Receiver

Popcorn Hour receives an incremental update with a new aluminium chassis, and silent, fanless operation. But in an increasingly competitive marketplace, is the new A-210 enough to fight the new kids on the block?

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Hands On: The Boxee Box

The Boxee Box.  Is this the replacement to my cable box?  Or simply an expansion of media possibilities?  Is it as good as (or better than) my HTPC?  Perhaps the better question is: would my wife replace her cable DVR with the Boxee?

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Unboxing the Boxee Box

The Boxee Box.  We’ve been hearing about this media player for a long time (forever?).  And the associated hype.  It’s finally here and here’s a small taste of what’s in store.

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