We are happy to stock the excellent The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player.

The Boxee Box from D-Link has finally taken Boxee popular internet TV interface, and provided it with its own multimedia box. The Boxee software was popular to support a wide range of media formats, in a simple user interface, but makes Boxee Box by D-Link and be faithful to these functions, and is it worth buying?

For this price, the The Boxee Box by D-Link HD Streaming Media Player comes highly respected and is a popular choice with most people. D-Link Systems, Inc. have included some great touches and this means great value.

Content Services

Netflix: Yes
Hulu: Yes
Amazon Video: None
YouTube: Yes

The Boxee Box By D-Link: The Good

Design: The Boxee Box from D-Link has one of the most distinctive design of multimedia streaming boxes on the market. It's designed to look like a cube with an edge chopped off, leaving a sloping look that really stands out. Green accents make this a truly recognizable product, and there is no doubt that it will have an impact on how your home theater setup seems to do. That said, some people may not like a product with such a striking design (see below for some issues).

Qwerty Remote Control: Remote control is as unique as the design of the Boxee Box itself. On the one hand, it seems a minimalist and stylish remote control. Turn it on, however, and you'll see that it comes with a full QWERTY keyboard. A keyboard is an excellent addition to any media box, especially one like this that comes with a Web browser (see below). This makes it easy to search through your content and writing of web addresses.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is becoming more common in the media-streaming devices today, but it's still worth mentioning as a benefit to the Boxee Box by D-Link. If you prefer, you can also connect to the internet with a wired Ethernet connection, but the included Wi-Fi makes it easy to get started and browse online content.

User Interface: The interface for Boxee Box from D-Link is the smart and modern, with some great graphics that makes it easier to browse through the selection of TV series and films on offer. Everything is divided into categories on the website, including your own personal media collection, so it's easy to find in the unit.

Web Browser With Flash: One thing that makes this box stand above many of its competitors is the fact that it comes with a browser. This means you can surf the Internet, and even connect to online streaming sites, thanks to the fact that Boxee Box supports such a wide range of file formats, including Flash (unlike Apple TV). Unfortunately, there are a few problems with this (see below).

Ports: There is a good range of ports on the box, including the ability to older standard definition TVs connected if you wish. Or you can stick to HDMI if you have an HD display. Two USB ports are useful for those who want to load your own content on the device.

Content: For the supply of content built into the unit, you get Netflix, Vudu, video podcasts, Pandora, MLB.T TV, YouTube and the NHL. This is a good choice for most users, but not quite live up to Roku standards. Note that, as with all digital media device, some of these requires a paid subscription.

Supported Files: One of the biggest selling points of the Boxee Box from D-Link is the fact that it can support so many different file types. And because it comes with two USB slots and an SD memory card makes it easy to upload your content up and look at your own home videos, photographs and listen to music. In this area, it is actually better than most of the competition, such as Apple TV, Roku and Logitech Revue. Western Digital is the only other streaming device that has the same range of file formats.

Streaming from networked devices: The Boxee Box can also stream content from PCs, Macs and hard drives connected to your home network, which is useful for those who do not want to bother connecting an external hard drive.

Manufacturer Description

We get it – you want to the freedom to watch whatever you want on your TV: Movies, TV Shows, Sports, but also any other video that is available online. You want to do it without having to connect a computer to your TV or use a keyboard and mouse. We’re all over it. The Boxee Box by D-Link: watch, organize, share – you are now in full command of your TV for the first time. No rules, no contracts.