Testseek.com have collected 141 expert reviews of the D-Link Boxee Box DSM-380 and the average rating is 72%. Scroll down and see all reviews for D-Link Boxee Box DSM-380.
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The editors liked
HD streaming
Two USB ports
SD card slot
Support for online video streams
RF remote control
HMDI cable included
Near universal video codec support. Supports 1080p. Unique design. Well-built remote control. Aggressive in hunting down local content. Wide variety of web content. Good UI. Constantly updated
Good build quality
Great remote
Lots of features
The editors didn't like
Geographic location limits the amount of online content that can be viewed
You could always build a Boxee system yourself. Not all international content is actually available. Notable pause before playing back any file. Unusual shape won't fit in many AV cabinets. Premium price for media streaming ease of use
Glitchy and fiddly
Most compelling services not available in Australia
Abstract: In the last year or so, three major SoC manufacturers vied for market share in the media streamer market. While Intel's CE41xx took the high end path with design wins in the Logitech Revue and Boxee Box, Sigma Designs and Realtek continued to retain desig...
Published: 2011-10-10, Author: Brian , review by: icrontic.com
Abstract: After CES 2010, IPTV boxes were all the rage. Google TV, Boxee, Apple TV, and others were set to change the way we consume content. Lights shone, cameras snapped, people oohed and aahed, and the promise of cheap content boxes was on every reporter’s l...
Boxee's greatest strength is its versatility. Whether you're looking for a standalone media streamer with a lot of Web-based services or an excellent software interface to manage your media via a computer or tablet, Boxee can accommodate. At $199.99, the ...
The Boxee is an excellent media centre that anyone can use on a day-to-day basis. While it is somewhat expensive and lacks Component output connectivity, these flaws aren’t actually deal breakers. Highly recommended. ...
The Boxee Box is a fantastic local media streamer with amazing codec support and tons of media apps at only $200 it offers vastly more features than the $99 Apple TV, but it's cheaper than the $299 Logitech Revue while offering a similar browsing exper...
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Published: 2011-05-19, Author: Christina , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: The Gadget of the Day Series is supported by the Energizer ® Inductive Charger , which brings you the next generation of charging with Qi technology. Qi is the new universal standard for wireless charging ... now that's positivenergy™.Product: Boxee Box b...
The Boxee Box is still a work in progress, and as a moving target it is difficult to evaluate completely. With that in mind I still cannot help but have mixed feelings about the device. It excels at Internet content aggregation, but fails with what i...
Abstract: Now Boxee has made quite a name for itself in the set top box and streaming content market. After starting out on jailbroken Apple TVs, it eventually reached the point that the company could create and release their own set top box. While it may not h...
Abstract: Video Review: The Boxee from D-Link can do more than just wirelessly stream HD media to any television, thanks to its remote and full QWERTY keyboard. Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey review the device that allows users to search and stream as much Int...
Near-perfect remote, Unique design, Sleek, intuitive interface, SD card reader and dual USB ports, Wide variety of online content, Plays almost any file
Design doesn't fit standard home theater aesthetic, Mousing often required for Web content, Frequent crashes, glitches, No video outputs for older TVs, Still missing Amazon VOD, Hulu Plus
D-Link’s Boxee Box stands as one of the most ambitious set-top boxes out there, but its glossy front end hides mechanisms still seemingly stuck together with chewing gum and duct tape. ...
