It’s a little rough around the edges, but the Hava Wireless HD’s combination of built-in wireless and Windows Media Center integration makes it one of the more promising Slingbox competitors.

Sony’s improved third-generation LocationFree TV product includes several cool features–including wireless connectivity, PSP compatibility, and remote control customization–but setup headaches and software limitations keep it from being a true Slingbox killer.

The Slingbox Tuner lets you watch your home TV anywhere, but it’s useful only for those who have a good basic cable lineup.

The Slingbox A/V hits the sweet spot between affordability and functionality in the company’s 2006 product line.

We were floored by the Denon DVD-2930CI’s image quality, but we were also floored by its high price.

The Philips DVP5960/37 HDMI-upscaling DVD player is an excellent choice for budget-conscious HDTV owners and multimedia aficionados, and its DivX playback is a nice bonus.

The Toshiba HD-XA1 is the more expensive model of the company’s initial pair of HD-DVD players.

The RCA HDV5000 is nearly a clone of Toshiba's entry-level HD-DVD player, the HD-A1.

The Toshiba HD-A1 is an affordable first-generation HD-DVD player that produces a stunning high-def image--but only home-theater enthusiasts are likely to endure its long list of early-adopter caveats.

The costly Samsung BD-P1000 will appeal only to those willing to risk a grand on a first-generation player in the middle of a format war, but its impressive image quality can certainly make a high-end HDTV shine.

The Sony DVP-NS70H is a good deal as long as you don't mind a slim, black bar at the top of your screen.

If you can’t live without your favorite shows, the Sling Media Slingbox is the best way to beam them to any broadband-connected PC or Windows Mobile device in the world.

While the Sony DVP-CX995V has some annoying quirks and takes forever to load with disc information, this 400-disc megachanger does a great job removing clutter.