 Manufacturer : D-Link Model : DIR-615 ASIN : B000QD7B6W Price : 59.99$ See Special Offers   Product Description10/100Base-TX, 10/100Base-TX - IEEE 802.11b/g - Wireless Router  135 of 147 people found the following review helpful: Good Value and Performance This review is from: D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router, 4-Port (Personal Computers) This is a very good router, but I had issues during setup. I have Qwest DSL and the DIR-615 wizard setup couldn't auto-configure the router to provide internet service. Most routers use an intranet address in the range of 192.168.x.x and then devices connected to the router are assigned within that ip range. I finally manually played with the settings and still couldn't get it to work. Frustrated, I called Qwest thinking the problem was with the DNS values. That assumption was incorrect and generally Qwest DSL requires no tweaking at the router level. Qwest DSL tech support was great. They said it was a setup issue with the router and called Dlink's tech team on a Sunday morning and we had a 3-way call. Dlink's technician had me fixed up in 3 minutes. Here's what worked for me. Under the router's 'network settings' we set the router IP address to 172.16.0.1 and the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0. If not checked, enable "DHCP Server". Under 'Wireless' set the Channel to 11 and the Mode to "Mixed" to support 802.11b,g,n. I set security to WPA-Personal. Be sure to save the configuration and this will cause the router to reboot. If things don't work immediately, unplug the modem to cold-start the system, wait a minute and finally plug in the router. Contrary to what someone wrote in a review, this router does indeed support wireless-N devices in a mixed environement and does not downstep to G for the whole network. Remember, you can't setup the router via wireless. You have to use an ethernet cable from your pc to port #1 on the router. Another cable runs from the router Internet port to the dsl modem. Before calling tech support, first confirm that the modem is working. Run a cable from the pc to the modem and confirm you can browse the Internet. With the modem eliminated as an issue, the tech people can quickly help you configure the router. I'm using Vista and the setup process did not require any Windows firewall changes so keep the firewall 'On'. I may be wrong but here's what I think the core setup problem was for me. The Qwest DSL modem uses a DHCP Default Gateway of 192.168.0.1. This is the same IP the Dlink router attempts to use as its address. Thus you end up with an IP addresss conflict since both can't use the same address. The Dlink technician changed the router address to a different subnet in 172.16.x.x and eliminated the conflict. 39 of 41 people found the following review helpful: Check the date on these reviews. The firmware has improved things. This review is from: D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router, 4-Port (Personal Computers) I bought this router and, after the fact, was curious to see how it was rated on Amazon. I was surprised to see so many negative reviews on here. I don't normally write reviews, but I just wanted to clarify some points raised in other reviews on here. First, many of these reviews, both good and bad, were written one to two years ago. The latest firmware has resolved some of the complaints I've seen on here. One complaint was that it was not possible to use the fast N connection if you simultaneously have G devices running. In other words, having one G device connected to the router forced any other N capable devices to run at G speed. While that may have been a problem in the past, the latest firmware has made it possible to have both types of devices running simultaneously at their respective speeds. Set up was REALLY, REALLY easy. I didn't even use the Quick Install CD that came with it. I had my desktop (wired connection), two laptops, Vonage, a Wii, and a PS3 all set up to run on this router in less than 20 minutes. I've also seen complaints that the router gets too hot. This has not been my experience with it. I've had other D-Link routers before that got really hot, but this one's fine. It's a really good router and a killer value at $49.95. If you have a handful of devices, want to do some online gaming wirelessly, stream Netflix to your TV, surf the internet, etc. then this router is an excellent choice. This review is from: D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router, 4-Port (Personal Computers) I'm writing this review to help dispel the myths about this router. I read many bad reviews for this router after I ordered it. I got really anxious and started getting buyer's remorse, before I even had it in my hands. I received the DIR-615 today and immediately hooked it up, I transfered all the cables from my D-Link 'b' wireless router. I restarted my Time Warner Cable Modem and my Mac G4 computer. Everything worked fine. I checked the wi-fi connection to my iMac, which worked perfect, after I changed the network selection on the iMac. I then took my Titanium G4 Powermac to the second floor (the DIR-615 is setup in the basement). I got perfect reception 2 flights up. After checking all Wi-Fi functionality, I upgraded the firmware, from ver. 2.2 to 2.4 via D-Link's web site, all is well. no problems.  Great Router The D-Link routrr has worked very well for us. We went from DSL to cable modem on everything, and this router works very well with our cable modem. by William O. Slack A nice and reliable router that covers all corners of our house A nice and reliable router that covers all corners of our house. the setup was easy and the router was up and running in seconds. by Salta Don't like it Maybe because I am using comcast Blast! and IPV6, the router cannot tolerate my speed! I think the router is quite broken, it get rebooted automatically after days, maybe because... by Alex I had to reboot it every day It works great, but it get "stuck" once a day and that requires rebooting. It's a pain in the neck. I returned it after a week. by Marco Z. I will NEVER buy D-Link again! This is the worst computer product I've used or owned in 23 years. The install CD is supposed to auto-launch. It doesn't. by Caleb not bad this is definately not expensive... so far the quality is good all working well.. the signal penertration is not great but the speed and stability is very impressive for this... by cga Newer revisions don't have detachable atennas! I bought this router because I needed to upgrade to high-gain antennas in my house to get acceptable signal everywhere, and Internet reviews of the DIR-615 specifically mention... by Rebekah Klabunde Unreliable device This router is terribly unreliable. I installed it as a replacement for a 5-year-old Linksys after a power supply failure and it seemed to work fine for about two weeks. by K. Ward Very Good, Muy Bueno Excelente producto, de facil configuracion y buen alcalce de señal, recomendado. Excellent product, easy setup and good signal range, recommended. by Emil Dlink router from Amazon.com It is one of the many products Ive bought through Amazon.My whole family has one or more .If Im looking to purchase something I check Amazon.com first. by Elaine |
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router, 4-Port
Cables Unlimited 10-Feet DVI D M to M Dual Link Cable
Manufacturer : Cables Unlimited Model : PCM-2285-10 ASIN : B000KZW9WM Price : 34.99$ Last Price : 4.89$(Discount 86.024578450986% See Special Offers  Product DescriptionCables Unlimited Unlimited Premium DVI Digital Dual Link Video Cable PCM-2285-10 Cables 45 of 45 people found the following review helpful: Does what it should This review is from: Cables Unlimited 10-Feet DVI D M to M Dual Link Cable (Personal Computers) This is a nice low cost option for buying a dual link DVI cable. It is plenty long for most installations and the quality is very good. I use it with an HP LP3065 and the visual quality is excellent (at 2560x1600) - I've used it with both my MacBook Pro and also with my desktop PC equipped with an older NVidia 8800 GTS 512. This extra cable allows me to hook up both machines to the single monitor and easily switch back and forth between machines. I can't detect any visual quality difference between this cable and the one that is 3x as expensive and that came with the HP monitor. That's a winner in my book. Would highly recommend this cable for the price. As a bit of an aside - make sure that you really need THIS cable. Dual link cables are required for high resolution monitors and most people simply don't need a dual link cable. The dual link DVI pins provide an increase of speed and signal quality, allowing for greater resolutions. A DVI single link 60-Hz LCD can display a resolution of 1920 x 1200, while a DVI dual link can display a resolution of 2560 x 1600. If you are running 1920 x 1200 or less, save some money and buy a single link cable. I didn't know that until I actually needed the dual link, so I figured I'd mention it here just in case. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: Solid, work well This review is from: Cables Unlimited 10-Feet DVI D M to M Dual Link Cable (Personal Computers) Couldn't find anything better for the price. Used them to hook two 21.5" monitors to a card. Feel solid, cable flexes without feeling flimsy and everything snaps in. This type of item should really just plain work - leaving you to focus on other stuff - and it does. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: Great cables!! This review is from: Cables Unlimited 10-Feet DVI D M to M Dual Link Cable (Personal Computers) I have been using DVI-I cables for my desktop to my 22in LCD. It was pretty good quality and a lot better than regular d-sub. I read that DVI-D cables were recommended for my monitor and for my graphics card in my manuals. I looked around a bit on amazon and found this cable. There was an immediate difference in picture quality and resolution when I plugged this cable in. If you have a monitor 22" and larger and do not use HDMI, get these cables because you cannot beat the price for the quality. Great Savings A high quality cable for a great price! Ordering through Amazon will save you quite a bit over visiting the local brick and mortar AND you'll get the same quality cable. by William Toomey Good Cable This is a solid cable, it feels hefty, the monitor and supported resolutions are easily detected. The gold ends are a nice touch. by MetaChimp Great Price I purchased the Cable for the reason that my old cable that came with the monitor was too short and had been pulled out of the connection. by Arkyman DVI Cable Review.... Excellent Buy Cables Unlimited 10-Feet DVI D M to M Dual Link Cable Cable is high quality for one-third the price in a big-box store. by Russell D. Rowton Works Great I bought this cable for my new Dell u2711 2560x1440 monitor, a resolution which requires a dual-link DVI cable. This cable works great. by Jyunte Heavy Duty! Nice cable build quality, gold ends so resistance levels remain low for the life of the product, what more could you want. Happy with the purchase... Amazon as always delivers!! by DocMarmo A great cable, at a great price. This cable has very nice connectors and the shielding seems to be rugged. I bought this cable so I could move the monitor off of my desk and onto my coffee table, without moving... by Rodney Reynolds Great for the price! A bit stiff, but with decent quality connectors. Good price compared to what I could find locally. Does the trick if you need a quality 10-foot DVI cable! by J. Spinello works as promised so far This product works as promised. It took three days instead of two days because they didn't process it until Monday. by Mech Head very good cable works good , well built, no problems. the cheaper ones, that are white in color are not as well made. by sand |
Sunday, January 29, 2012
The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player
Manufacturer : D-Link Systems, Inc. Model : DSM-380 ASIN : B0038JE07O Price : 229.99$ Last Price : 171$(Discount 25.6489412583156% See Special Offers  Product DescriptionD-link DSM-380 Network Audio/Video Player DSM-380 Network Media Players 345 of 370 people found the following review helpful: Firmware Upgrade Brings Massive User Interface Changes This review is from: The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player (Electronics) Boxee has addressed some of the concerns I highlighted in my review with firmware updates. Please see the bottom of the review for updates. ----- Out of the box, the Boxee Box runs the familiar beta version of the software, which is familiar to me as a prior Boxee user. Everything works fine, from what I tested, though the edges of the screen were cut off a tiny bit (not enough to cause a problem). While exploring all the options, I found that a firmware upgrade to version 1.0 of the Boxee software was available. I installed it, the unit rebooted, and it automatically started a quick-and-simple screen calibration utility. That calibration was useful, because the stock firmware had some overscan problems (that is, the edges of the screen were cut off) on my TV. Version 1.0 brings with it a new, simplified user interface. I immediately had trouble finding my way around, and was a little disappointed that the experience was different than what I was expecting. My main problem with the new interface is that it now takes several more clicks to access local files (that is, anything on your attached drives or home network). That's my stuff, and that's what I primarily want a video player to be able to play. The old interface allowed you to toggle between your videos, and all available videos, very easily, once you understand where the option is. With the default firmware, after a minute of configuration, I was able to select "Shows" from the home screen and see just my shows. Now, I have to use other, more complex and time-consuming methods to do the same thing, such as "Files > Shows" or "Shows > Files". The new interface does make it easier to start searches (just start typing), and is very attractive. I just would rather that it allow me to put my videos front-and-center. Networked content is fine, but my own content should have primacy over it. I think that new users will not have a problem with the interface, but experienced users should know that changes are in store for you. Networked Content I had no problems streaming SD and 720p HD H.264 and DivX files from my NAS to the Boxee Box via my wireless-N network. Internet videos play well, but some Internet video sources are kludgy. Playing a video on Fancast, for instance, will open a web browser, showing the web page and the video in a small box. You have to use the remote to move the mouse cursor to the tiny "full screen" button and click it to get the video to play full screen. Good luck doing that on the couch, 10-20 feet from the TV! This is a big deal because the new Boxee software puts networked content front-and-center, in the "Most Popular" movies and shows pages. It's wonderful to be able to watch (ad-supported) shows that you haven't paid for, but it's a pain that you have to hunt for the full screen button, which looks different on every website, to do so. Apps, on the other hand, are fantastic. TED and YouTube work exactly as you would expect, and there are dozens more available. Netflix and Hulu Plus apps have been promised; Boxee is working out the arrangements and hope to have these available by the end of the year (early next year for Hulu Plus). I hope for their sake that they do. Competing devices all support Netflix, and Netflix is, in my opinion, one of the most compelling sources for staming content. Linking your online Boxee account to Twitter and Facebook seems like overkill at first, but it actually is pretty compelling to be able to watch videos that your friends are sharing. The RSS app is great, too. Through the Boxee website, you can subscribe to a whole bunch of video and audio streams (podcasts). Then, you can launch the RSS app and browse through the stream. It's very nice. I don't bother sharing what I watch on TV with my Facebook friends and Twitter followers, though, but I could if I wanted to. I think that if a large number of people I know used Boxee, this would be a lot more useful. Another quibble I have with the UI is that "Watch Later" queue shows your most recent additions on top, and you can't sort it. To find the next episode of a series you've been watching from the queue, you have to scroll down. If I'm going to the trouble of queuing videos, doesn't that imply that I want to watch them in order, not in reverse order? Hardware The unique shape of the box is controversial, but it is very small and you should be able to tuck it away somewhere. The remote uses RF, instead of IR, to communicate with the box. Therefore, unlike most (if not all) of your other components, you don't need a line of sight. I actually decided to put the BoxeeBox behind my TV; I can't even see it, but the controller works perfectly fine! The only thing better would be to have Boxee software integrated directly into my TV. The box is very capable. Until new video formats arrive on scene, I don't see an immediate need for Boxee or D-Link to refresh the hardware. I just hope they continue to improve the software and make the updates available to the Boxee Box. Overall Impressions The hardware is great. The box is small and silent (from across the room at least), the RF remote is fantastic, and the hardware overall is a good value over buying an ATOM/ION nettop and IR remote, and installing Boxee (beta) yourself. Honestly, Boxee got off on the wrong foot with me for introducing so many changes to its UI at the same time it launched this product. Boxee 1.0 looks great--better than ever, really--but it is so simplified that it now takes extra button presses to get to my own content, and I think that was a bad move. I like the product, though, and will get used to the new interface soon enough. I still think this is a geeky product that is trying to be usable for non-geeks, and just hasn't gotten all the way there yet. I'm a little disappointed in that, and hope that the software will be updated eventually to make it easier and faster to access both local and online content. It is difficult for me to rate this product 3 stars, but I think that it just isn't quite up to snuff yet to earn 4 or 5. Some software updates and agreements with content providers could improve the user experience greatly (fix that full screen problem or provide a shortcut, please!). I am eagerly anticipating the Netflix app, and plan to award an additional star once it arrives. ----- Firmware updates. 11/25/2010 update: Boxee updated the firmware on Thanksgiving to improve playback issues and stability. This resolved an issue I ran into infrequently (after I wrote my review), in which some local MP4/H.264 files would start playback with sound but no video. 12/13/2010 update: This is an important update to the user interface! Boxee updated the firmware to allow users to put local content up front in the "Shows" and "Movies" sections (the top-level, giant icons on the home screen), or to allow online content to take precedence. This is accomplished in the least geeky way possible: After updating the firmware, you are simply sked whether you use the box mostly for local or online content. If you pick "local," the main "Shows" and "Movies" sections default to local content, and online content is buried one level deeper in the menus. You can toggle this preference, and refine it independently for Shows, Movies, and Apps, in Settings > General > Menu. Bravo to Boxee for listening to their users and pushing out this change. The update also added an hourly scan option for your local content folders, and an icon in the "Local Shows" and "Local Movies" screens that allows you to kick off a rescan immediately. Hourly scanning is a huge upgrade from the daily scanning option, and the new location of the rescan command is a lot easier to get to than it used to be (in Settings > File Sources > [Share Name]). Boxee also added sorting (A-Z, and Newest First) for Shows and Movies, though, sadly, not in the Watch Later queue. There are also new A-Z lists in the Local Shows and Local Movies sections, to help you browse faster. There still aren't Netflix or Hulu Plus apps, unfortunately. I think the Boxee Box's UI and playback are shaping up incredibly nicely, though. Now they just need to match their competitors' online content choices. 1/20/2011 update: Boxee upgraded the firmware to include Vudu support, a new sort option to ignore (if you want to) "A" and "The" when performing a title sort, and various minor fixes. The browser is now much more readable on the TV, and many more online videos open in full-screen. I also discovered a two-click method to put online videos into full-screen if they don't open that way: [menu] > [middle button] (select the double-arrows icon). Vudu's 1080p online movie rental app offers compelling content and great video quality. The Boxee Box still, desperately, needs Netflix and Hulu Plus to catch up with and overtake the competition. Nonetheless, I'm now convinced that this is the best video streamer for local content, and a quality competitor to Google TV and Roku for online content. Netflix should arrive soon; I will award another star then, because then it would be on par with competitors' feature sets. 2/14/2011 update: After a long wait, and behind schedule (unfortunately), the Netflix app finally arrived on the Boxee Box with this firmware upgrade. The Netflix interface is quick, and the hi-def streaming looks fantastic. Hopefully Hulu Plus will arrive soon. 108 of 125 people found the following review helpful: Only going to get better This review is from: The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player (Electronics) Some perspective on me: I have never written a review but felt it was necessary in this case. I have been streaming video accross my network since the Buffalo Link Theater (7 yrs ago). I consider myself somewhat of a computer\electronic geek. I, like many others, have been excited about the release of the Boxee Box. I have tried several other similar alternatives (X-Box, LG Blu-ray player, WD...etc) and NOTHING even comes close to the experience I've had so far with the Boxee. Pros -Quality hardware -compact -qwerty keyboard on back of remote (brilliant!) -User interface (needs to improvement though) -Zippy fast getting around (except for downloading cover art for thumbnails) -Lots of content providers (more to come for sure, Netflix, etc) -Streams every file I have thrown at it (my movie collection is over 500 strong with different formats). -there are many more Cons -As others have commented (the qwerty remote is unreadable for me without extreem light (come on, grey on black letters!) -no options to customize the user interface more (advanced settings?) -many apps load a webpage with the video in a small window with the "full screen" option small and difficult to brows to with the remote (needs much improvement). If you want to look at your digital piture collection, play your digital videos\movies, listen to your music collection and play content from the web all through a great interface on your DH TV and through your Home Theater system, this box is a must for you. I promise, you will not be disappointed. I am confident this box will only get better. This review is from: The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player (Electronics) ***UPDATE*** 02/21/11 A few more updates and now we have both VUDU and Netflix Support. Netflix and Vudu both look really nice on the BoxeeBox, I'm actually really impressed. I no longer see as many 'no video' issues with apps like I used to. All of the apps work pretty well with only the occasional 'fail to go full screen' problems. The remote feels easier to control in these situations (not sure if it's a fix or I'm just getting used to using it) and making videos full screen is not that hard. I no longer run into any video or audio issues like I did in the past. It would be nice if BoxeeBox allowed deleting of local files after you view them, but I can deal with it for now. Still missing from the Boxee Box: Hulu support Amazon Video Streaming If you want to watch those, you need another device. The Boxee Box is perfect if you have a lot of local media that you want to watch. The remote also makes finding video on Youtube very easy. It would be close to perfect if Hulu and Amazon were supported. All in all, the BoxeeBox team has obviously taken the criticism to heart and worked to fix the product. I can now honestly say that I would buy this device again and recommend it for anyone looking for a small, quiet, all in one device. It will be imposible for the BoxeeBox team to make everyone happy, but they have done a great job trying. Thank you guys for actually taking the time to read your users reviews and fix the issues we complained about. That alone makes this device worth all of the trouble I had in the past. Please note that the reviews below are older. The bottom one I left so you can still see how upset I was when I purchased this device and how they have fixed the issues. Thanks again. ***UPDATE*** 12/23/10 After using the system for several days with the latest software update, I am pleased to say that it now offers you the option of making your locally stored media a priority. This saves you several clicks each time you want to watch something you have stored locally on your network. As for the internet media, there are some fixes but still some problems. Most of the apps or videos you click on will display in full screen now. This was one of my big issues with the first release. Network performance over wifi seems to be more stable and has yet to show any issues viewing locally stored media. Many of the only videos (I'm looking at you Youtube) still display over-lay ads which slow down the video and are basically impossible to rid yourself of. This is a youtube issue, not a boxee issue but still annoying. Based on what I see now with the boxee box, I would buy this device again. I am still eagerly awaiting Netflix and Hulu support. ************************************** OLD Review, No Longer accurate information ************************************** I have been using the Boxee software for almost 2 years and have mostly loved it. Boxee was the first XMBC spin off to truly attempt a mainstream hardware launch. I pre-ordered the Boxee Box the day it was up back in September. For months, I have been giddy with anticipation of it's arrival. Then I got it today. Upon opening the box and setting up the device, It looked just like the software I was used to. I always admired Boxee for saying "Try it" and actually having good software to try, knowing that one day the sweet sweet hardware would arrive. Then, about 15 minutes into my wonderful experience and before I had the chance to test everything out, it forced me to update. I was then left with an overpriced popcorn hour that glows green. I'm too tired to write all of the issues here, but here are a few pros and cons: PROS: Very small device, Takes up little space. Nice remote design (save for a few issues) as long as you have light. Plays most of my locally stored media very well. It has an OFF button CONS: No Netflix support. No Hulu support. No VUDU support (Even though it features the app icon on the screen!) Many of the apps don't play ANY video at all (like the open university app), stating that the video files are not the correct format or are corrupted (Then why have the app on the screen?) Several apps simply open up a web page in the built in webkit browser with the video showing on only a tiny fraction of the screen. You must painfully navigate to an extremely tiny 'full screen' button to watch full screen video. Many other apps also just link to youtube videos and show the progress bar at the bottom of the screen with no way to minimize it (unless you are lucky enough to get the 'glowing green bar') Navigation and layout of locally stored media is abismal. There is no easy way to organise your local media. This wouldn't be a big deal if there was any decent online media to watch. Typing numbers on the remote is difficult. You must hold down a 'num' button the entire time. The remote is impossible to see in a dimly lit or dark room. It has no back lighting. The remote does not function the same across all apps. In Youtube Leanback (which is really neat), the pause/play and back/menu buttons are completely useless. You have to use just the center button and the directional keys. This issue is compounded by the remote being difficult to see unless in direct light. For the thousands of videos and movies this device has, it is almost all independent and ad supported. I don't mind video ads but the pop up ads that display (since you are basically watching youtube on a browser) are impossible to minimise and block the video. Boxee may be salvaged in the future but for now, this is basically an heavily overpriced popcorn hour with a worsened layout. I strongly urge you to wait until these issues are resolved. When these issues are resolved, I will re-do my review and adjust accordingly. ************************************** END of OLD Review, No Longer accurate information ************************************** Love my Boxee! I've been using Boxee for a year now. I first ran it for free on my laptop. This was a great way to get to know the platform to ensure it fit my video watching habits. by Jesse Arnold LOVE IT! I love my Boxee Box! It is so simple to use and its so small that it can fit anywhere. I connected an external HD to the USB port and I watch my movies off the HD with no hassle... by Foose Not a must have for most. I've had this product for a quite a while and have not been overly stunned by it's functionality. I think it's aimed at the set who download a lot of movies and want to be able... by Munkee Easy to use all around media player I purchased my Boxee Box in Brazil, where it costs exactly the same as Amazon, something we brazilians are not used to happening. by Joao Leal Deiro Cardoso No 3TB HDD Support or firmware upgrade plans I purchased boxee to consolidate my video library and avoid DLNA over WiFi. After reading rest of reviews I thought Boxee would be what I needed. by Bibin great buy great product great buy i have two now i have them in my guest bedrooms now i have internet access all over the house by coop57 Not for the technically inept This is a great product as long as you understand the difficulty of what it is trying to accomplish. As far as playing back local content this thing is great. by MrBungle I live overseas! Let me tell you why this is great! Until I purchased the Boxee Box, I had been using an old WD Media Player that only had USB inputs, no LAN port on the back. by M. Gourdin Should be called "buggee" I finally tossed this POS off the balcony of my apartment and smashed it on the pavement below. It's the most enjoyment I've gotten out of this product. by miller stevens Boxee Box Getting Better All the Time The Boxee Box Box is a long way from being a finished product but it gets better every month and the promise it shows is limitless. by Dana Bessey |
PTC 25ft Premium Gold Series HDMI Cable (HH-26-25E)
Manufacturer : PTC Model : HH-26-25E ASIN : B000EPRG6W Price : 0$ Last Price : 0.5$(Discount -2146826259% See Special Offers  Product DescriptionThe PTC HDMI v1.3 Certified cables is engineered and constructed to meet the stringent HDMI v1.3 specifications. Supports 1080p and beyond. Supports your digital devices such as Blu-Ray, PS3, X-Box, Digital Camcorders and Cameras, Cable and satellite boxes, HD-DVR,. Comes with PTC's LIFETIME Warranty! 61 of 62 people found the following review helpful: one potential problem This review is from: PTC 25ft Premium Gold Series HDMI Cable (HH-26-25E) (Electronics) This is a great cable at a great price. There is one problem that may potentially affect you though. The height of the HDMI connector is quite high (ie it is thick). Whereas many of these connectors are around 1/4 inch tall, this one is 7/8 inch. There is some a/v equipment out there that doesn't have enough room for this connector. My SONY LCD projector falls into this category. What I ended up doing was to get a small (1 foot) m-f HDMI cable extender, and this ended up with a male plug small enough to fit into the projector connector. This probably won't affect you, but measure your input connector area just in case. This review is from: PTC 25ft Premium Gold Series HDMI Cable (HH-26-25E) (Electronics) These are great quality cables. I use two of these with a Sharp 32" LCD 1080P TV. Blu-ray looks great and regular cable HDTV is good. No need to buy expensive cables - these work fine and are a great deal for the $$. This review is from: PTC 25ft Premium Gold Series HDMI Cable (HH-26-25E) (Electronics) I bought the cable because of the good reviews. Unfortunatley for me the cable didn't work. It looked very well to me, a very thick and well done cable, but didnt work, no image at all! also the connector could be easyly pulled out, somehow it didnt stayed in its place so I will have to buy a new one because I live in Mexico and shipping is so expensive, it isnt worth to return it. Bad product. Maybe its the first bad experience with this cable, but be aware. Does not support 1080p I think the cable is a great deal, but buyers should know that it does not support 1080p. I'm using it with a Sony Blu-ray Player, Denon AVR-2311ci receiver, and an Optoma HD20... by rayyyyyy It is very poor quality It is already damaged. It is not worth to return as return charges will be more than the cost of product. by Hari By this cord I use this cable for my projector as it is placed quite a distance away from my reciever. It works flawlessy. by Nickb1506 Good but missing audio I know this was my fault, but this cord doesn't support audio when you're connecting a laptop to a TV. by Michael Works great! Great price! I use these to hook my monitor to my pc, and to occasionally stretch it over to my big tv for streaming HBO Go. It works perfectly for that. by Kell 25 foot HDMI Cable ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE PRODUCT - this product did not for us at all as it should have - the picture was horrible - as in it made the video signal turn everything into a purple hue... by Shine Cheap but works Such a great price, I honestly could not see a difference between this cable and my 100 cable. It doesn't look like it is the best quality but it performs just fine. by linda pepe 25 ft hdmi cable excellent buy. would have given 5 stars if i didn't have to trim the large plug for it to fit into my computer. other then that i couldn't find a better buy on line. and i looked by neil So much static Used this for my pc to tv connection and it was horrible. I've done this setup before when I had the two closer together and everything worked fine. by Jon Perfect product! I was skeptical on buying these HDMI cables sight unseen because they were just so much cheaper than the retail stores. by Lori Eason |
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Belkin N600 Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router (Latest Generation)
Manufacturer : Belkin Components Model : F9K1102 ASIN : B004N625AA Price : 69.99$ Last Price : 58.21$(Discount 16.8309758536934% See Special Offers  Product DescriptionThe Belkin F9K1102 N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router delivers advanced performance for video streaming and online gaming. The Belkin F9K1102 N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router's exclusive MultiBeam antenna technology gives you maximum throughput while minimizing dead spots for optimized video streaming from multiple devices, virtually anywhere in your home. Get the fastest dual-band speeds for video streaming and online gaming—up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) + 300Mbps (5GHz). Connect an external hard drive for easy sharing of photos and files, or connect a printer for wireless printing from any computer in your home. WPS/WPA2 encryption standards and preset security settings get you up and running safely. One-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) securely connects multiple computers and devices with the push of a button. Get your secure wireless network up and running in minutes. Just three easy steps, and you're you out of the box and onto the Web. 122 of 129 people found the following review helpful: A lot of router for the price but with a caveat This review is from: Belkin N600 Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router (Latest Generation) (Personal Computers) This is definitely a lot of router for the price. Its feature list reads like a dream: # Dual band networks (2.4GHz and 5GHz)? Check! # Guest network for visiting friends? Check! # Support for standard features like port forwarding, MAC-based security, MAC address cloning, wireless security, etc.? Check! # Support for advanced features such as Dynamic DNS services (dyndns.org), or Quality of Service (QoS) manipulation? Check! # Ability to exercise parental control by tailoring access schedules and allowed URLs, giving me super-Dad powers? Check! # Support an external USB drive? Check! Serve as an DLNA-compliant server? Double check! # Ability to turn off all its router functionality and function as a barebones Wireless Access Point? Check! # Unique aesthetics with lots of power saving options? Check! (unless you prefer your router lit up like a Christmas tree). # A generous 2-year warranty? Check! So what bothered me? ############### [1] The implementation of administrator security seems a bit flawed. The router authenticates a user based on the IP address of the computer you are using to log in, and the admin password you configure. Unfortunately, at various times in the past 8 weeks, admin authentication has failed to kick in. This allows any computer that had ever been authenticated to this router, to access the admin screens (and view any wireless passwords in clear text) without prompting for the admin password. Even the default 10 minute inactivity timeout for admin authentication is ignored when this happens. The only "fix" is to reboot the router. After the third such occurrence, I returned the router to Belkin for investigation. See my uploaded screenshot for details (a link is in the Comments below). Notice that admin info is being displayed even though I did not provide an admin password. Also note that the header says "Login" (it should say "Logout" when you are authenticated). I suspect that the "self healing" option (defaults to ON) masks this problem for most users by periodically rebooting the router. [2] Unlike my Netgear WNDR3700, this Belkin N600 did not support DHCP Address Reservation. This is a feature that lets you reserve a given IP address for a particular device (such as a wireless printer or security camera) on your network. Without it, a router reboot could assign a different IP address to your device, requiring you to adjust its properties to get it back online. Some devices can be configured to request a particular IP address, but address reservation is a lot simpler. [3] On the admin console, the SSID and password are on two separate pages, and each change needs to be committed before making the next. A commit requires a reboot of the router, which kicks you off the wireless network! [4] Any change to the router settings takes 40 seconds to apply. This is perilously close to Windows reboot times! [5] The router setup software did not work well on one of my computers. See the "additional notes" section below for an easier way to setup this router. Conclusion ########### If you have setup a router before, the standard router setup procedure is far easier to follow: 1. Power down your cable modem, router, and computer 2. Connect an Ethernet cable between the WAN port of the router and the cable modem 3. Connect an Ethernet cable between a LAN port of the router and your computer. 4. Power on the cable modem and wait for the lights to settle. 5. Power on the router and wait for the power light to steady. 6. Power on the computer, and navigate to the router (for the Belkin N600: 192.168.2.1) 7. Set up an administration password, and inactivity timeout 8. Set up the wireless SSID and security. 9. On the computer, establish a connection to your SSID, providing the appropriate passphrase. 10. Your computer is now connected on both your wired and wireless networks. Logout of the router's admin console. Else the dreaded "Duplicate Administrator" error is likely to raise its ugly head. That's it! Happy Networking! ~Damodar This review is from: Belkin N600 Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router (Latest Generation) (Personal Computers) Given that background, I wasn't expecting much from this N600 DB - but I have been seriously impressed. Before the N600 DB, my house was setup with two D-Link access points (a DAP-1522 and a DIR-655). Both are setup with identical settings (other than the channel) so I can roam around the house and get good coverage pretty much anywhere. When I opened up the N600 DB, I immediately changed the settings to be identical to my D-Link access points. Then I disabled the D-Links and roamed around the house using a wireless signal meter. The first time around, I actually thought I had forgotten to disable one of the D-Links because the coverage was so good - but I did confirm that this Belkin N600 DB provides better coverage than both of my D-Link devices combined (I also tested them individually and got the same result). Aside from the great coverage, here are some features that I like about the Belkin N600 DB: 1) It has a setting to enable a guest wireless account. This is a nice feature if you want guests to be able to access the Internet without having access to your home network. Unfortunately, this doesn't work for me since I'm using the Belkin as an access point instead of a router. 2) It is dual-band capable. 3) It can be set to 'access point' mode, which disables the firewall and other filtering features. This works great for me since I have another router anyway. 4) If you use WPS, you'll be happy to see that this router has a convenient WPS button right on the front instead of having it either hidden on the back or in the firmware configuration. 5) It includes a USB port that can be used to share a network printer. My printers are already on the network, but the built-in print server is a great option if you are still sharing your printer from a PC. Although I've been impressed by the Belkin N600 DB, there are a couple of problems I've run into: 1) The biggest issue for me is that this router can't be mounted to the wall. I like to keep stuff mounted and out of the way - but that's not an option with the N600. 2) When saving configuration changes, the N600 takes a long time to reboot - about 45 seconds. This reminds me of routers I used several years ago; but seems like a long time for modern devices. 3) Although the configuration pages weren't overly dificult to navigate, I do prefer the D-Link setup. To be fair, that may just be an issue of familiarity. Overall, I highly recommend the Belking N600 DB. The wireless coverage is nothing short of amazing - so I'm able to say goodbye to having multiple wireless access points in the house just to get coverage everywhere. This review is from: Belkin N600 Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router (Latest Generation) (Personal Computers) Just bought this and it seems great so far. Easy to set up, runs cooler then some other routers. The manual doesn't seem to have much advance info. Too bad none of my wireless adapters support the 5 Ghz band the dual band adapters seem to be common with laptops though. Update: I went out and bought a pci dual band wireless adapter (Linksys WMP600N) with 2 external antennas My computer is less then 30 feet away in another room from the router and I only get 1 bar in the 5Ghz band Searched online and it seems that 5Ghz cannot pass through walls or other obstructions as well as the 2.4Ghz band Secure for default setting This router has excellent security setting, include on its default. Very easy setup, even for the beginner. by n4ng Did I just get a lemon or what? Received Belkin N600 from Amazon on Tuesday. It looked pretty, installation was easy, got it going in about 15 minutes. by Thinker Great Product I gave this a 5 star because there was not I higher rating! Very easy to set-up, range is great, security is easy, easy how to documientation. by 2bad4u Excellent router - easy to set up, perfect for people who are good with computer and for those who aren't. I consider my computer skills to be pretty good. I am not an "expert" by any means, but can certainly manage enough. by Amy W Cant get any better I am a college student in a dorm with patchy internet. I got this router and haven't had a problem with anything! Set-up was easy and the product is reliable by CTay REPLACEMENT Just going to ship my router n600 soon. Since it broke down, it going to belkin's company for repair and see how it work. by Vista Belkin Disaster Router Purchased this router N600NB recently. Nothing but problems setting up the router and with tech. assistance. CD-rom refused to work or play in my computer to begin with. by Roy L. Manns Good condition I bought it 3 weeks ago, it works well so far. good range. easy to setup. We are four guys who used download a lot, such as BT, EMULE and others. by try Great Upgrade to a 5-yo Linksys! I am confused by all the reviews that say theirs didn't setup or work out of the box, based solely on the ease of setting up mine. by John Dash I ordered and got within four days and everything was easy install and configure. Excellent strength, frequency and speed. Even I can surf faster from my iPhone. by Dipesh Parekh |
The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player
Manufacturer : D-Link Systems, Inc. Model : DSM-380 ASIN : B0038JE07O Price : 229.99$ Last Price : 171$(Discount 25.6489412583156% See Special Offers Product DescriptionD-link DSM-380 Network Audio/Video Player DSM-380 Network Media Players 345 of 370 people found the following review helpful: Firmware Upgrade Brings Massive User Interface Changes This review is from: The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player (Electronics) Boxee has addressed some of the concerns I highlighted in my review with firmware updates. Please see the bottom of the review for updates. ----- Out of the box, the Boxee Box runs the familiar beta version of the software, which is familiar to me as a prior Boxee user. Everything works fine, from what I tested, though the edges of the screen were cut off a tiny bit (not enough to cause a problem). While exploring all the options, I found that a firmware upgrade to version 1.0 of the Boxee software was available. I installed it, the unit rebooted, and it automatically started a quick-and-simple screen calibration utility. That calibration was useful, because the stock firmware had some overscan problems (that is, the edges of the screen were cut off) on my TV. Version 1.0 brings with it a new, simplified user interface. I immediately had trouble finding my way around, and was a little disappointed that the experience was different than what I was expecting. My main problem with the new interface is that it now takes several more clicks to access local files (that is, anything on your attached drives or home network). That's my stuff, and that's what I primarily want a video player to be able to play. The old interface allowed you to toggle between your videos, and all available videos, very easily, once you understand where the option is. With the default firmware, after a minute of configuration, I was able to select "Shows" from the home screen and see just my shows. Now, I have to use other, more complex and time-consuming methods to do the same thing, such as "Files > Shows" or "Shows > Files". The new interface does make it easier to start searches (just start typing), and is very attractive. I just would rather that it allow me to put my videos front-and-center. Networked content is fine, but my own content should have primacy over it. I think that new users will not have a problem with the interface, but experienced users should know that changes are in store for you. Networked Content I had no problems streaming SD and 720p HD H.264 and DivX files from my NAS to the Boxee Box via my wireless-N network. Internet videos play well, but some Internet video sources are kludgy. Playing a video on Fancast, for instance, will open a web browser, showing the web page and the video in a small box. You have to use the remote to move the mouse cursor to the tiny "full screen" button and click it to get the video to play full screen. Good luck doing that on the couch, 10-20 feet from the TV! This is a big deal because the new Boxee software puts networked content front-and-center, in the "Most Popular" movies and shows pages. It's wonderful to be able to watch (ad-supported) shows that you haven't paid for, but it's a pain that you have to hunt for the full screen button, which looks different on every website, to do so. Apps, on the other hand, are fantastic. TED and YouTube work exactly as you would expect, and there are dozens more available. Netflix and Hulu Plus apps have been promised; Boxee is working out the arrangements and hope to have these available by the end of the year (early next year for Hulu Plus). I hope for their sake that they do. Competing devices all support Netflix, and Netflix is, in my opinion, one of the most compelling sources for staming content. Linking your online Boxee account to Twitter and Facebook seems like overkill at first, but it actually is pretty compelling to be able to watch videos that your friends are sharing. The RSS app is great, too. Through the Boxee website, you can subscribe to a whole bunch of video and audio streams (podcasts). Then, you can launch the RSS app and browse through the stream. It's very nice. I don't bother sharing what I watch on TV with my Facebook friends and Twitter followers, though, but I could if I wanted to. I think that if a large number of people I know used Boxee, this would be a lot more useful. Another quibble I have with the UI is that "Watch Later" queue shows your most recent additions on top, and you can't sort it. To find the next episode of a series you've been watching from the queue, you have to scroll down. If I'm going to the trouble of queuing videos, doesn't that imply that I want to watch them in order, not in reverse order? Hardware The unique shape of the box is controversial, but it is very small and you should be able to tuck it away somewhere. The remote uses RF, instead of IR, to communicate with the box. Therefore, unlike most (if not all) of your other components, you don't need a line of sight. I actually decided to put the BoxeeBox behind my TV; I can't even see it, but the controller works perfectly fine! The only thing better would be to have Boxee software integrated directly into my TV. The box is very capable. Until new video formats arrive on scene, I don't see an immediate need for Boxee or D-Link to refresh the hardware. I just hope they continue to improve the software and make the updates available to the Boxee Box. Overall Impressions The hardware is great. The box is small and silent (from across the room at least), the RF remote is fantastic, and the hardware overall is a good value over buying an ATOM/ION nettop and IR remote, and installing Boxee (beta) yourself. Honestly, Boxee got off on the wrong foot with me for introducing so many changes to its UI at the same time it launched this product. Boxee 1.0 looks great--better than ever, really--but it is so simplified that it now takes extra button presses to get to my own content, and I think that was a bad move. I like the product, though, and will get used to the new interface soon enough. I still think this is a geeky product that is trying to be usable for non-geeks, and just hasn't gotten all the way there yet. I'm a little disappointed in that, and hope that the software will be updated eventually to make it easier and faster to access both local and online content. It is difficult for me to rate this product 3 stars, but I think that it just isn't quite up to snuff yet to earn 4 or 5. Some software updates and agreements with content providers could improve the user experience greatly (fix that full screen problem or provide a shortcut, please!). I am eagerly anticipating the Netflix app, and plan to award an additional star once it arrives. ----- Firmware updates. 11/25/2010 update: Boxee updated the firmware on Thanksgiving to improve playback issues and stability. This resolved an issue I ran into infrequently (after I wrote my review), in which some local MP4/H.264 files would start playback with sound but no video. 12/13/2010 update: This is an important update to the user interface! Boxee updated the firmware to allow users to put local content up front in the "Shows" and "Movies" sections (the top-level, giant icons on the home screen), or to allow online content to take precedence. This is accomplished in the least geeky way possible: After updating the firmware, you are simply sked whether you use the box mostly for local or online content. If you pick "local," the main "Shows" and "Movies" sections default to local content, and online content is buried one level deeper in the menus. You can toggle this preference, and refine it independently for Shows, Movies, and Apps, in Settings > General > Menu. Bravo to Boxee for listening to their users and pushing out this change. The update also added an hourly scan option for your local content folders, and an icon in the "Local Shows" and "Local Movies" screens that allows you to kick off a rescan immediately. Hourly scanning is a huge upgrade from the daily scanning option, and the new location of the rescan command is a lot easier to get to than it used to be (in Settings > File Sources > [Share Name]). Boxee also added sorting (A-Z, and Newest First) for Shows and Movies, though, sadly, not in the Watch Later queue. There are also new A-Z lists in the Local Shows and Local Movies sections, to help you browse faster. There still aren't Netflix or Hulu Plus apps, unfortunately. I think the Boxee Box's UI and playback are shaping up incredibly nicely, though. Now they just need to match their competitors' online content choices. 1/20/2011 update: Boxee upgraded the firmware to include Vudu support, a new sort option to ignore (if you want to) "A" and "The" when performing a title sort, and various minor fixes. The browser is now much more readable on the TV, and many more online videos open in full-screen. I also discovered a two-click method to put online videos into full-screen if they don't open that way: [menu] > [middle button] (select the double-arrows icon). Vudu's 1080p online movie rental app offers compelling content and great video quality. The Boxee Box still, desperately, needs Netflix and Hulu Plus to catch up with and overtake the competition. Nonetheless, I'm now convinced that this is the best video streamer for local content, and a quality competitor to Google TV and Roku for online content. Netflix should arrive soon; I will award another star then, because then it would be on par with competitors' feature sets. 2/14/2011 update: After a long wait, and behind schedule (unfortunately), the Netflix app finally arrived on the Boxee Box with this firmware upgrade. The Netflix interface is quick, and the hi-def streaming looks fantastic. Hopefully Hulu Plus will arrive soon. 108 of 125 people found the following review helpful: Only going to get better This review is from: The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player (Electronics) Some perspective on me: I have never written a review but felt it was necessary in this case. I have been streaming video accross my network since the Buffalo Link Theater (7 yrs ago). I consider myself somewhat of a computer\electronic geek. I, like many others, have been excited about the release of the Boxee Box. I have tried several other similar alternatives (X-Box, LG Blu-ray player, WD...etc) and NOTHING even comes close to the experience I've had so far with the Boxee. Pros -Quality hardware -compact -qwerty keyboard on back of remote (brilliant!) -User interface (needs to improvement though) -Zippy fast getting around (except for downloading cover art for thumbnails) -Lots of content providers (more to come for sure, Netflix, etc) -Streams every file I have thrown at it (my movie collection is over 500 strong with different formats). -there are many more Cons -As others have commented (the qwerty remote is unreadable for me without extreem light (come on, grey on black letters!) -no options to customize the user interface more (advanced settings?) -many apps load a webpage with the video in a small window with the "full screen" option small and difficult to brows to with the remote (needs much improvement). If you want to look at your digital piture collection, play your digital videos\movies, listen to your music collection and play content from the web all through a great interface on your DH TV and through your Home Theater system, this box is a must for you. I promise, you will not be disappointed. I am confident this box will only get better. This review is from: The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player (Electronics) ***UPDATE*** 02/21/11 A few more updates and now we have both VUDU and Netflix Support. Netflix and Vudu both look really nice on the BoxeeBox, I'm actually really impressed. I no longer see as many 'no video' issues with apps like I used to. All of the apps work pretty well with only the occasional 'fail to go full screen' problems. The remote feels easier to control in these situations (not sure if it's a fix or I'm just getting used to using it) and making videos full screen is not that hard. I no longer run into any video or audio issues like I did in the past. It would be nice if BoxeeBox allowed deleting of local files after you view them, but I can deal with it for now. Still missing from the Boxee Box: Hulu support Amazon Video Streaming If you want to watch those, you need another device. The Boxee Box is perfect if you have a lot of local media that you want to watch. The remote also makes finding video on Youtube very easy. It would be close to perfect if Hulu and Amazon were supported. All in all, the BoxeeBox team has obviously taken the criticism to heart and worked to fix the product. I can now honestly say that I would buy this device again and recommend it for anyone looking for a small, quiet, all in one device. It will be imposible for the BoxeeBox team to make everyone happy, but they have done a great job trying. Thank you guys for actually taking the time to read your users reviews and fix the issues we complained about. That alone makes this device worth all of the trouble I had in the past. Please note that the reviews below are older. The bottom one I left so you can still see how upset I was when I purchased this device and how they have fixed the issues. Thanks again. ***UPDATE*** 12/23/10 After using the system for several days with the latest software update, I am pleased to say that it now offers you the option of making your locally stored media a priority. This saves you several clicks each time you want to watch something you have stored locally on your network. As for the internet media, there are some fixes but still some problems. Most of the apps or videos you click on will display in full screen now. This was one of my big issues with the first release. Network performance over wifi seems to be more stable and has yet to show any issues viewing locally stored media. Many of the only videos (I'm looking at you Youtube) still display over-lay ads which slow down the video and are basically impossible to rid yourself of. This is a youtube issue, not a boxee issue but still annoying. Based on what I see now with the boxee box, I would buy this device again. I am still eagerly awaiting Netflix and Hulu support. ************************************** OLD Review, No Longer accurate information ************************************** I have been using the Boxee software for almost 2 years and have mostly loved it. Boxee was the first XMBC spin off to truly attempt a mainstream hardware launch. I pre-ordered the Boxee Box the day it was up back in September. For months, I have been giddy with anticipation of it's arrival. Then I got it today. Upon opening the box and setting up the device, It looked just like the software I was used to. I always admired Boxee for saying "Try it" and actually having good software to try, knowing that one day the sweet sweet hardware would arrive. Then, about 15 minutes into my wonderful experience and before I had the chance to test everything out, it forced me to update. I was then left with an overpriced popcorn hour that glows green. I'm too tired to write all of the issues here, but here are a few pros and cons: PROS: Very small device, Takes up little space. Nice remote design (save for a few issues) as long as you have light. Plays most of my locally stored media very well. It has an OFF button CONS: No Netflix support. No Hulu support. No VUDU support (Even though it features the app icon on the screen!) Many of the apps don't play ANY video at all (like the open university app), stating that the video files are not the correct format or are corrupted (Then why have the app on the screen?) Several apps simply open up a web page in the built in webkit browser with the video showing on only a tiny fraction of the screen. You must painfully navigate to an extremely tiny 'full screen' button to watch full screen video. Many other apps also just link to youtube videos and show the progress bar at the bottom of the screen with no way to minimize it (unless you are lucky enough to get the 'glowing green bar') Navigation and layout of locally stored media is abismal. There is no easy way to organise your local media. This wouldn't be a big deal if there was any decent online media to watch. Typing numbers on the remote is difficult. You must hold down a 'num' button the entire time. The remote is impossible to see in a dimly lit or dark room. It has no back lighting. The remote does not function the same across all apps. In Youtube Leanback (which is really neat), the pause/play and back/menu buttons are completely useless. You have to use just the center button and the directional keys. This issue is compounded by the remote being difficult to see unless in direct light. For the thousands of videos and movies this device has, it is almost all independent and ad supported. I don't mind video ads but the pop up ads that display (since you are basically watching youtube on a browser) are impossible to minimise and block the video. Boxee may be salvaged in the future but for now, this is basically an heavily overpriced popcorn hour with a worsened layout. I strongly urge you to wait until these issues are resolved. When these issues are resolved, I will re-do my review and adjust accordingly. ************************************** END of OLD Review, No Longer accurate information ************************************** Love my Boxee! I've been using Boxee for a year now. I first ran it for free on my laptop. This was a great way to get to know the platform to ensure it fit my video watching habits. by Jesse Arnold LOVE IT! I love my Boxee Box! It is so simple to use and its so small that it can fit anywhere. I connected an external HD to the USB port and I watch my movies off the HD with no hassle... by Foose Not a must have for most. I've had this product for a quite a while and have not been overly stunned by it's functionality. I think it's aimed at the set who download a lot of movies and want to be able... by Munkee Easy to use all around media player I purchased my Boxee Box in Brazil, where it costs exactly the same as Amazon, something we brazilians are not used to happening. by Joao Leal Deiro Cardoso No 3TB HDD Support or firmware upgrade plans I purchased boxee to consolidate my video library and avoid DLNA over WiFi. After reading rest of reviews I thought Boxee would be what I needed. by Bibin great buy great product great buy i have two now i have them in my guest bedrooms now i have internet access all over the house by coop57 Not for the technically inept This is a great product as long as you understand the difficulty of what it is trying to accomplish. As far as playing back local content this thing is great. by MrBungle I live overseas! Let me tell you why this is great! Until I purchased the Boxee Box, I had been using an old WD Media Player that only had USB inputs, no LAN port on the back. by M. Gourdin Should be called "buggee" I finally tossed this POS off the balcony of my apartment and smashed it on the pavement below. It's the most enjoyment I've gotten out of this product. by miller stevens Boxee Box Getting Better All the Time The Boxee Box Box is a long way from being a finished product but it gets better every month and the promise it shows is limitless. by Dana Bessey |
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