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Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
The Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live is a digital media streamer designed to handle almost any format thrown at it. It is in fact built to function wirelessly, but the purchase of an optional Netgear Wireless Adapter ($40.00) is necessary. The EVA2000 is geared primarily towards households with an HDMI-compliant television, as the unit includes only an HDMI interface and lacks other connectivity options like S-Video, Component, etc. And even then, the HDMI is limited to only 480p, which at least makes it useful for streaming content from the Internet. Additional features include support for YouTube, pay-per-view CinemaNow movies, and VuNow/PlayOn; a new video search tool that can “locate videos on the entire worldwide web”; and an included remote.
MSRP $149.99
Release date July, 2009
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Features
- Digital Media Streamer
- Wireless Connectivity (OPTIONAL)
- Ethernet Connectivity (10/100)
- USB Connectivity (2.0)
- 480p HD Content Streaming
- YouTube
- CinemaNow
- VuNow/PlayOn
- Remote Control
Specifications
- Video (Codec): WMV 7/8/9, VC1, VP6, H.263, H.264, MPEG 1/2/4
- Video (Container): AVI, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, Xvid, MOV, MP4, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, DVD VOB, FLV, Matroska, ASF
- Audio: MP2, MP3, WMA, AAC, WMA Pro, WMA Lossless, WAV, LPCM, Vorbis, AC3, M4A, Dolby Digital
- Photo: JPEG
- External USB: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS
- Output: HDMI, AV Composite, USB(2x), 10/100 Ethernet
- Warranty: 1 Year
Compatibility
- Windows Media Player 11
- Media Sharing
- UPnP AV/DLNA Servers
- USB Storage Devices
Package Contents
- Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000)
- Infrared (IR) remote control
- Two (2) AAA batteries
- Ethernet cable
- AV cable
- Quick install guide
- Resource CD
- Power adapter 12V, 1.0A (localized to country of sale)
- Note: HDMI cable not included
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Competitors
MSRP $199.95
Released December, 2008
Pros
- no fan, no noise
- can record and pause HD content with PC software installed
- can stream files as well as online content
Cons
- no wireless capabilities
- cannot replace the full usability of a media PC
- requires users to have an HD PC card for HDTV features
Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
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SageTV HD 200
MSRP $229.00
Released March, 2006
Pros
- Integrated wireless
- Plays high-definition content
- Small footprint and sleek styling
Cons
- Limited to iTunes
- 24 hour movie rental time window
- Xbox with XBMC is cheaper and is more flexible
Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
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Apple TV
MSRP $249.00
Released --
Pros
- Both WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
- Fully functional Opera Web browser
- DVR functionality
Cons
- Doesn't support HD video
- Can't pause or rewind live TV
- Limited content from Archos portal and CinemaNow
Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
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Archos TV+
MSRP $129.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- built-in 802.11N WiFi for fast wireless network connectivity
- affordable price
- USB port for playback from flash drive or external disk drive
Cons
- cannot output in full HD (1080p)
- crappy remote control
- released without fully functional USB connectivty options
Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
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Roku HD-XR
MSRP $129.99
Released November, 2009
Pros
- unassuming aesthetic
- includes remote control
- includes an HDMI cable
Cons
- unattractive and boxy
- no internal storage standard
- noticeable fan noise
Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
vs.
Patriot Box Office Media Player
MSRP $119.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- Support for nearly every popular video format: Video - AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC-1), TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1), MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264), M2TS, WMV9
- Support for nearly every popular audio format: MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, Dolby Digital, DTS
- HDMI
Cons
- No menu support for DVD iso
- no wireless connectivity
- GUI feels dated
Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
vs.
Western Digital WD TV Live
MSRP $200.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- High future potential depending on firmware revisions
- Removes the need for multiple cable boxes
- Works wirelessly which reduces the number of cables
Cons
- Maximum resolution of 640x480
- Default resolution is 320x240. Must be changed every time the device is started
- no dedicated digital audio output
Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
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Sling Media SlingCatcher
MSRP $130.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- includes digital outputs for both audio and video - allowing for use with expensive home theater equipment
- inexpensive
- includes a remote control
Cons
- cannot replace the full usability of a media PC
- no network connections - need to place media on a USB drive before watching
- requires users to have a USB drive
Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live
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Western Digital WD TV
Reviews
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Pros
- affordable price
- support for the vast majority of popular file formats
- HDMI output
- ethernet connectivity for streaming media from the internet, networked devices
- includes remote control
- lightweight and compact
Cons
- no open source audio format support (FLAC or OGG)
- standard definition only
- not good value compared to similarly priced devices that can output 720p high definition
- looks like a router
- lacks analog outputs (composite, S-Video, etc...)
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