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March 27, 2012

 
 
Lee Koo Lee Koo
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Which streaming-media device is right for you?

Dear CNET members,

There have been some controversial reports these past couple of days; for instance, did you hear about the woman who broke her nose at an Apple store and is suing Apple for $1 million? Or how about the high school student who was expelled for tweeting a swear word? Did those two things really just happen? Don't worry I'm not here to talk about those news items; instead I'll talk about something you might find more helpful.

For those who are curious or looking into purchasing a streaming-media device and are a bit overwhelmed by all the choices, don't worry: CNET Executive Editor John Falcone's blog post, "Which streaming media device is right for you?" is here to help. He offers a great rundown of these streaming devices, including the Roku box, Blu-ray players, and gaming consoles that offer this feature; how much they cost; and the compatible services. But what I liked most was his breakdown of who shouldn't buy a streaming-media device. In addition to his informative blog, your fellow community members have already started to comment on which devices they use and what they don't like or like about them, so it's a great way to get some more opinions on the matter.

If you already own one of these devices, or are thinking of getting one, or just have a strong opinion, don't be shy. Join the conversation and tell us your thoughts on streaming-media devices.

Cheers!
-Lee

 

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Which streaming media device is right for you?

    Great advice and well written article. My only comment would be you should add the Sony SNP-200 to the list of great media...  Read more  
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  This is something that I have been looking into for a while now, but I don't think any of these devices suit 'my needs'. What I want is to actually...  Read more    
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