Reviewed on August 2, 2010Though it won't improve the picture quality had on a current Wii component connection, the Wii2HDMI adapter successfully carries audio and video over a single HDMI signal.TAGS:Nintendo Wii, HDMI, , Nintendo Co. Ltd., , , video
Reviewed on July 22, 2010The inclusion of Netflix and other online-streaming options make the FreeAgent GoFlex TV a compelling option for file hoarders who also want access to cloud-based media.TAGS:Seagate Technology, Seagate FreeAgent, media player, USB port, TV, 1080p, , USB, video,
Reviewed on October 15, 2008Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience.TAGS:Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, , , NetFlix Inc., headset, HDMI, , Microsoft Corp., , , video
Reviewed on June 2, 2008The Mad Catz Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit delivers exactly what it promises--but you should only get it if you're looking to reduce cable clutter.TAGS:Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, HDMI, , HDMI cable, , port, 1080p, , TV, , video
Reviewed on September 23, 2010eMachines ER1402-05 is a strong living-room Nettop among others like it, but it doesn't compete well in the larger picture of living-room entertainment devices like game consoles, media streamers, and video service-equipped Blu-ray players. It's worth a look if you need a desktop of this particular type, but keep shopping if you need a connected living-room media device.TAGS: , , , , , Sony PS3, Xbox 360, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox, networking, NVidia, , TV, , Microsoft Windows, video
Reviewed on October 26, 2010For better or for worse, the Gateway One ZX6951-53 has some peculiar quirks. We like the inviting design on the front of the system, but strange design around the rear side ports dampens our enthusiasm. Most people will appreciate this system as a self-contained digital media-oriented all-in-one. Home entertainment enthusiasts should keep looking.TAGS: , , HDMI cable, , Intel Core Microarchitecture, , cable box, HDMI, , , video, PC
Reviewed on July 23, 2010Though the DSS has its moments of excellence, most are less than stellar. Factoring in the clutter associated with setting up such a device, we think gamers who are passionate about surround sound are better off buying something that natively supports that feature.TAGS: , Turtle Beach, headphones, , video game, , video
Reviewed on December 13, 2010As a $99 content-streaming set-top box, OnLive's MicroConsole offers an intriguing low-cost alternative to traditional living-room game consoles--if you have enough bandwidth.TAGS:first-person shooter game, , , , , Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, gameplay, PC, TV, video