Play your video, photo and music files on your TV from a networked PC. We put five network players to the test

The USB port is a great feature, but we’d still choose the Squeezebox.

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

Ideal for streaming music wirelessly or listening to Internet radio, but the iRadio suffers from a few design niggles.

The wide range of features and a degree of HD-readiness are welcome, but the DLP rainbow effect can spoil things.

Some interesting new features, but they’re too niche to justify the price.

With huge LCDs, underwater capabilities and high resolutions for under $450, now is the time to buy.

A Media Center Extender, upscaling DVD player and great games console

Stunning design and innovative features make the Squeezebox extremely desirable, despite the price.

Running costs are high, but with a high resolution and superb performance, it’s a groundbreaking product.

A reasonable option if your budget is tight, but you get what you pay for

It lacks Wi-Fi, but is otherwise an excellent budget video-streaming choice

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Video support isn’t the best, but the PS3 remains a superb piece of kit

Easy to build and maintain, but lacking overall quality.

Well built, fast and with a great screen, the Dell also has superb battery life.

Well built, fast and with a great screen, the Dell also has superb battery life.

A huge screen and an affordable price, but it doesn’t rival a desktop PC where power is concerned

The 720’s features make it a winner. But the high price reflects Map Share: which isn’t available in Australia

Superb performance, quiet running and excellent value for home use, especially if you want to stream media.