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Is This Box Tops?

Is This Box Tops?

It's (relatively) affordable, and boasts a handsome user-interface and unlimited storage options. But is Fusion Research's Genesis media server any match for Kaleidescape?
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Niveus: PC-Correct

Niveus: PC-Correct

Despite average video processor performance, the Niveus Media Rainier Edition 500HD Media Center PC system boasts a bulletproof build, mostly glitch-free operation, and more. (Test Report)

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Exclusive First Look: Kaleidescape Steps Up to 1080p-ish

Exclusive First Look: Kaleidescape Steps Up to 1080p-ish

Kaleidescape's new 1080p Player (aka, the KPlayer-6000) delivers all the goods of its predecessors, plus 1080p upscaling and more. (WEB ONLY)

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LG's 'Super' Hero

LG's 'Super' Hero

LG's new "Super Blu" BH200 HD DVD/Blu-ray combo player scores where its predecessor fell short: It plays both high-def formats equally well -- including all the extras.

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Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player

Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player

Sony's basic player delivers the pleasures of Blu-ray at a relatively painless price.

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Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD Player

Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD Player

Toshiba's affordable midline HD DVD player provides solid performance but with a few picture-quality compromises.

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Oppo DV-981HD Upconverting DVD Player

Oppo DV-981HD Upconverting DVD Player

It's not real high-def, but Oppo's upconverting DVD player puts out a solid 1080p picture — plus it sounds great.

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Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD Player

Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD Player

Toshiba's second-generation HD DVD player improves on the original in every way.

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Pioneer Elite BDP-HD1 Blu-ray Disc Player

Pioneer Elite BDP-HD1 Blu-ray Disc Player

Pioneer’s pricey Blu-ray Disc player is light on features but delivers superior picture quality.

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LG BH100 Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD Player

LG BH100 Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD Player

LG's Super Multi Blue player has its share of quirks, but it also delivers fine video performance with Blu-ray Discs, HD DVDs, and regular DVDs.

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Shootout: 3 Blu-ray Disc Players

Shootout: 3 Blu-ray Disc Players

Sony's PlayStation 3 squares off with players from Panasonic and Samsung in a three-way true-Blu showdown.

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