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alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 reviews of Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The usability is also appreciated, whereas the reliability and size get critical views.
usability, design
price, size, reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)
The Netgear EVA8000 is one the few media streamers we've really been impressed by over the last couple of years, and this is largely to do with the fact that the company successfully updated and revised ...
It's difficult to find enough good things to say about the Entertainer Elite, which builds on the EVA8000 primarily through a more responsive interface, better streaming performance and file management and an excellent remote control. When you throw in...
Expert review by : Will Head (reghardware.co.uk)
A very good media streamer with comprehensive format support, but the price takes the shine off a little
The EVA9150 is a very good network streamer with comprehensive format support and good quality playback. The new additions such as the hard drive and 802.11n support are welcome features and, overall, it's more refined than its predecessor. However,...
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
Weak video streaming prevents Netgear's Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 from being a perfect entertainment center addition.
Excellent file support. Intuitive user interface. Easy-to-use multifunction remote. HD-compatible. Several connectivity options. 500GB hard drive. Built-in YouTube, Flickr, Internet radio support.
Video streaming is very weak. Graphics are rather plain. Sometimes displays wrong album art. Pricey.
Expert review by : Jeff Bakalar (cnet.com)
NetGear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150
Network media streamer; enormous file playback compatibility; can access media RSS feeds and play many online video files; includes user-replaceable 500GB hard drive; 802.11a/b/g/n compatible; doesn't require Windows Media Center; plays YouTube videos...
A bit pricey; occasionally crashes; can't play any DRM iTunes Store video purchases; no access to Flash-based online video; and no streaming video services, like Netflix or Amazon Video On Demand.
While it's a bit pricey and far from perfect, the Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo, and, especially, video files for the do-it-yourself crowd.
Expert review by : Michael Brown (maximumpc.com)
Netgear's EVA9150 improves on the previous-generation Digital Entertainer HD EVA8000 in just about every way. But its best feature has to be the integrated 500GB hard drive, which adds a mere $50 to the new product's price tag. Its inability to stream...
Dual-band 802.11n; strong codec and container support; 500GB hard drive included
No love for Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu
Netgear developed a very good user interface that’s easily navigated from the couch using the full-featured remote control. The EVA9150’s onboard processor upscales digital photos and source video—including YouTube content—to 1080p for output through...
Expert review by : Jeff Bakalar (cnet.com.au)
While the Netgear EVA9150 is far from perfect, it offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo and video files for the do-it-yourself crowd.
Extensive format compatibility ; Streams RSS feeds and YouTube videos ; Includes user-replaceable 500GB hard drive ; 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi compatibility ; Doesn't require Windows Media Center
Occasionally crashes ; Can't play DRM iTunes Store and Flash-based videos
Minor glitches and a few crashes aside, the feature set and enormous compatibility found with the Digital Entertainer Elite gives it a huge leg up over competing models. The fact that it doesn't require Windows Media Center is a big advantage and its...
Expert review by : Jeff Bakalar (cnet.com.au)
NetGear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150
Network media streamer; enormous file playback compatibility; can access media RSS feeds and play many online video files; includes user-replaceable 500GB hard drive; 802.11a/b/g/n compatible; doesn't require Windows Media Center; plays YouTube videos...
A bit pricey; occasionally crashes; can't play any DRM iTunes Store video purchases; no access to Flash-based online video; and no streaming video services, like Netflix or Amazon Video On Demand.
While it's a bit pricey and far from perfect, the Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo, and, especially, video files for the do-it-yourself crowd.
Expert review by : Sasha Muller (pcauthority.com.au)
Jam-packed with features, but it struggles to compete with the best.
Expert review by : SmallNetBuilder (smallnetbuilder.com)
Hard drive buffering provides uninterrupted playback with almost any speed network, No computer required for YouTube, Flickr & other Internet content, Smooth 1080p / 24 playback, Improved remote with ability to control other devices
Internet video content limited to partners, User Interface still clunky in spots
Disk-based Network Multimedia Player supporting many formats and Internet Video and photos without requiring a companion PC.
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
wireless access to music, photos and videos on TV and audio system. Bring lean forward pc media to lean back lounging experience. HDMI and optical audio outputs are excellent. Upscaling of photos is good. Price is good. lots of options 500G drive is a...
Youtube access regularly fails globally. Netgear are aware but very slow to fix. Does not recognise some file types as stated on spec but his may be down to complexities of video encoding. Keeps getting new IP address which screws up remote control...