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Kakrona Chan
After years of false-starts and not-quite-there implementations, it appears that the connected TV revolution is upon us. Finally, consumers will have access to affordable technology that will let them access web content and content from their Macs or PCs from the comfort of the couch, without expensive HTPC setups or complicated software. The battle for the living room is finally here.
Three of the big contenders in this space are the new Apple TV, the upcoming Boxee Box, and the recently updated Roku XDS. All three units work without a hard drive and stream content in HD from the web to your TV. All three also offer the ability to access non-web content too (via add-ons or over a network).
How do these devices stack up when it comes to price, features and supported services? Our inforgraphic puts this battle in perspective:
As an aside, one other contender in this space, Google TV, is also coming this fall. However, unlike the other devices, it integrates with cable or satellite TV, in addition to offering access to some web services. We omitted Google TV from this lineup, but will take a look at how the device compares to the competition once it ships.
Right after we commissioned this infographic, Roku announced that it will be adding Hulu Plus support to all of its units later this fall.>
What do you think of the 2010 Battle for the Living Room? Is there one product that interests you more than others? Let us know your thoughts.
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