Testseek.com have collected 34 expert reviews of the Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150.
June 2009
(76%)
34 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Excellent file support. Intuitive user interface. Easy-to-use multifunction remote. HD-compatible. Several connectivity options. 500GB hard drive. Built-in YouTube, Flickr, Internet radio support.
Video streaming is very weak. Graphics are rather plain. Sometimes displays wrong album art. Pricey.
With a huge hard drive and excellent file support, Netgears EVA9150 is a strong media extender, but its weakness with streaming video will likely be a deal-breaker for many....
Abstract: Streaming standard-def movies from computers and remote hard drives to televisions has been old hat for years now. But for high-def connoisseurs looking to step up to the good stuff – pure 1080p digital content – extreme file size and bandwidth constr...
Hard drive buffering provides uninterrupted playback with almost any speed network, No computer required for YouTube, Flickr & other Internet content, Smooth 1080p / 24 playback, Improved remote with ability to control other devices
Internet video content limited to partners, User Interface still clunky in spots
Disk-based Network Multimedia Player supporting many formats and Internet Video and photos without requiring a companion PC....
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Published: 2009-04-21, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
Network media streamer; enormous file playback compatibility; can access media RSS feeds and play many online video files; includes user-replaceable 500GB hard drive; 802.11a/b/g/n compatible; doesnt require Windows Media Center; plays YouTube videos ...
A bit pricey; occasionally crashes; cant play any DRM iTunes Store video purchases; no access to Flash-based online video; and no streaming video services, like Netflix or Amazon Video On Demand.
While its a bit pricey and far from perfect, the Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo, and, especially, video files for the do-it-yourself crowd.
Easy setup, supports a variety of video formats, built-in hard drive
No external keyboard option, it's a bit on the expensive side
The Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite is a must-buy for technology-shy HDTV owners. Even without a HDTV, it remains one of the most user-friendly and versatile media players we've ever had the pleasure of testing...
Extensive format compatibility , Streams RSS feeds and YouTube videos , Includes user-replaceable 500GB hard drive , 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi compatibility , Doesn't require Windows Media Center
Occasionally crashes , Can't play DRM iTunes Store and Flash-based videos
While the Netgear EVA9150 is far from perfect, it offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo and video files for the do-it-yourself crowd....
