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Media streamers

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Latest Media streamers

Philips HMP2000
Philips HMP2000 review
Media streamers

High quality Netflix streaming and a neat, quiet box, but the attractive interface is slow to respond and the remote control small and uncomfortable

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£60 inc VAT
Noontec NAS V8
Noontec NAS V8 review
Media streamers

Good at playing locally stored media, but the MovieHome V8's streaming services are poor

Published :
£95 inc VAT
Eminent EM7280 hdMEDIA RT3
Eminent EM7280 hdMEDIA RT3 review
Media streamers

A hard disk, USB3 port and support for HD Blu-ray audio are all incredibly attractive options, but the WD TV Live Hub is similar and easier to use

Published :
£136 inc VAT
AC Ryan Veolo
AC Ryan Veolo review
Media streamers

A media streamer running Android might sound like an interesting idea, but the implementation is poor and it's far too expensive

Published :
£168 inc VAT
AC Ryan PlayOn!HD Mini 2
AC Ryan PlayOn!HD Mini 2 review
Media streamers

Excellent file support and a low price, but the interface is clumsy and slow and the streamer doesn't support many internet services

Published :
£93 inc VAT
Syabas Popcorn Hour A-300
Syabas Popcorn Hour A-300 review
Media streamers

A fully-featured media streamer with some unique features, the A-300 requires a bit of work to get up and running, but its high price lets it down

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Asus O!Play Mini Plus
Asus O!Play Mini Plus review
Media streamers

A budget player with good file support, but the O!Play Mini Plus has a laggy and convoluted interface

Published :
£94 inc VAT
Western Digital WD TV Live 2011
Western Digital WD TV Live 2011 review
Media streamers

A big improvement on the outgoing version, yet for the same low price. It's a worthy award winner

Published :
£80 inc VAT
A.C.Ryan Playon!HD2
A.C.Ryan Playon!HD2 review
Media streamers

A media streamer with a sluggish interface - there are better models available

Published :
£159 inc VAT
Eminent HDMedia DVB-T EM7195
Eminent HDMedia DVB-T EM7195 review
Media streamers

Eminent's EM7195 is expensive, and its clumsy interface makes it hard to justify its high price

Published :
£240 inc VAT