Netgear Digital Entertainer

However, an Intel Viiv PC is not required in order to operate an EVA unit.

The systems come with a remote control with which to manipulate the on-screen display on your television along with a large selection of suitable connecting cables.

It had a four-line fluorescent display with line stereo RCA and 3.5" headphone outputs.

Starting with HD support, it plays Windows Media Video (WMV) 9, and MPEG-4 formats up to 1080p.

As it supports Windows Media DRM (WMDRM10), it can play protected downloaded content from online services like Yahoo Music.

By using 2 or more EVA8000s, music can be synchronized throughout a home (party mode) and there is also a "follow me" feature that lets you pick up where you left off on a program on another unit.

No big new file format support is added or needed, but the main addition is an internal 500 GB hard disk allowing for playback of content without the need for a computer, NAS or attached USB hard drive.