Comparison of set-top boxes
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A '"set-top box'" is a device that connects to a television and an external source of signal, turning the signal into content which is then displayed on the television screen or other display device.
Current set-top boxes
| Maker | Model | Intro year | Video Connectivity | Maximum video resolution | Video formats supported | Content agreements | Audio Connectivity | Network | USB | Internal media storage | Card reader slot | Media management | Web browser | Applications | Remote control | Network File server | Network File client | Download client |
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| Apple | Apple TV (2nd Gen) | 2010 | HDMI | 720p | Apple codecs | iTunes Store Netflix | HDMI, Optical (S/PDIF) | 802.11 | 1xMicro-USB for maintenance | None | None | via iTunes | None | None | Apple IR 6-button Remote | No | iTunes only | No |
| D-Link D-Link D-Link Corporation was founded in June 1986 in Taipei as Datex Systems Inc. It began as a network adapter vendor and has gone on to become a designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking solutions for both the consumer and business markets.In 2007, it was the leading networking company in... |
Boxee Box Boxee Box Boxee Box by D-Link is a Linux-based set-top device and media extender that first began shipping in 33 countries worldwide on the 10th of November 2010... by D-Link |
2010 | HDMI v1.3 | 1080p | Many | Netflix Netflix Netflix, Inc., is an American provider of on-demand internet streaming media in the United States, Canada, and Latin America and flat rate DVD-by-mail in the United States. The company was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California... , MLB, NHL, Vudu, Pandora Pandora In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman. As Hesiod related it, each god helped create her by giving her unique gifts... , Spotify Spotify Spotify is a Swedish-founded, UK-headquartered DRM-based music streaming service offering streaming of selected music from a range of major and independent record labels, including Sony, EMI, Warner Music Group, and Universal. Launched in October 2008 by Swedish startup Spotify AB, the service had... , MOG (online music) MOG (online music) MOG is a paid subscription online music service and blog network, where users can listen to, read about, and discover music. Users can play any song in MOG's catalog on their computer through their web browser; on their mobile device through MOG's applications for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and... Crackle, others |
HDMI, Optical (S/PDIF), Composite Audio | 802.11n, Ethernet | 2xUSB 2.0 | None | SD, SDHC | using IMDB etc. | Yes | 150+ on Boxee App Store and others | Double-sided RF Remote w. Integrated keyboard, iPhone App | SMB | SMB, others | No |
| Roku Roku Roku , is an American, privately held, consumer electronics company that sells home digital media products. The Company is based in Saratoga, California.- Company profile and products :... |
XDS (2100X) | 2010 | HDMI, Component Video, S-Video, Composite Video | 1080p | Many | Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Crackle, NHL, NBA, others | HDMI, Optical (S/PDIF), Composite Audio | Ethernet, WiFi | 1xUSB2.0 | None | microSD | None | None | Roku Channel Store | IR, 12 buttons | No | via channels | No |
| Syabas | Popcorn Hour A210 | 2010 | HDMI v1.3a, Component Video, S-Video, Composite Video | 1080p | Many | ? | HDMI V1.3a, RCA, S/PDIF, Coaxial | Gigabit Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi dongle | 3xUSB 2.0 (1 host front, 1 host back, 1 slave back) | SATA 2.5/3.5 inch drive | None | NMJ | No | Popcorn Hour Apps Market | IR 50-button remote | SMB, NFS, UPnP (with Apps) | SMB, NFS, FTP | Bit Torrent, Usenet (with Apps) |
| Syabas | Popcorn Hour C200 | 2010 | HDMI v1.3a, Component Video, S-Video, Composite Video | 1080p | Many | ? | HDMI V1.3a, RCA, S/PDIF, Coaxial | Gigabit Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi dongle | 3xUSB 2.0 (2 host back, 1 host internal) | 2xSATA | None | NMJ | No | Popcorn Hour Apps Market | IR 50-button remote | SMB, NFS, UPnP (with Apps) | SMB, NFS, FTP | Bit Torrent, Usenet (with Apps) |
| Western Digital Western Digital Western Digital Corporation is one of the largest computer hard disk drive manufacturers in the world. It has a long history in the electronics industry as an integrated circuit maker and a storage products company. Western Digital was founded on April 23, 1970 by Alvin B... |
WD TV Live Hub | 2010 | HDMI v1.4, Component, Composite | 1080p | Many | Netflix Netflix Netflix, Inc., is an American provider of on-demand internet streaming media in the United States, Canada, and Latin America and flat rate DVD-by-mail in the United States. The company was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California... , CinemaNow CinemaNow CinemaNow is an Internet-based digital video distribution company founded in 1999.The CinemaNow library contains approximately 14,000 feature-length films, shorts, music concerts and television programs from more than 250 licensors, including 20th Century Fox, ABC News, Disney, Endemol, MGM,... , Blockbuster, Pandora Pandora In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman. As Hesiod related it, each god helped create her by giving her unique gifts... |
Optical (S/PDIF), Composite Audio | Ethernet, Optional WiFi dongle | 2xUSB 2.0 | 1TB | None | None | None | None | IR, 17 buttons | Yes. WD only? | Yes? WD | No |
| Western Digital Western Digital Western Digital Corporation is one of the largest computer hard disk drive manufacturers in the world. It has a long history in the electronics industry as an integrated circuit maker and a storage products company. Western Digital was founded on April 23, 1970 by Alvin B... |
WD Live TV | 2009 | HDMI v1.3, Component, Composite | 1080p | Many | ? | Optical (S/PDIF), Composite Audio | Ethernet, Optional WiFi dongle | 2xUSB 2.0 | None | None | None | None | None | IR, 17 buttons | None | None | Yes? WD |
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2010 | HDMI v1.3 | 1080p | Many | HDMI, Optical (S/PDIF), Composite Audio | 802.11n, Ethernet | 2xUSB 2.0 | None | SD, SDHC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Double-sided RF Remote w. Integrated keyboard, | No | No | No |