Viewsonic VMP74

22 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews of Viewsonic VMP74. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the reliability and design are generally positive, but some have doubts about the price. Comments are divided on the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Viewsonic VMP74 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Viewsonic VMP74

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Viewsonic VMP74 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design. The usability also gets good feedback.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ardjuna Seghers (trustedreviews.com)

ViewSonic VMP74

A versatile media player that supports 1080p MKV video playback, YouTube, BBC iPlayer and internet browsing with mouse and keyboard.

Despite its titled emphasis on networking, the VMP74 doesn't offer Wi-Fi either, instead relying on an Ethernet port. However, you would have trouble streaming Full HD video files over Wi-Fi anyway, and wireless functionality can be added through a...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Grant Rennell (techradar.com)

Viewsonic VMP74 review

Viewsonic's top-of-the range media streamer boasts internet streaming

Easy to set up ; Format support ; Web browser

Expensive ; Overly busy remote ; Web apps work best with mouse and keyboard

Sep, 2010

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Viewsonic VMP74 review

The VMP74 is Viewsonic's second so-called ‘full HD Network Media Player', and as the name suggests, it offers full 1080p output for video. The device itself is a small, lightweight and glossy plastic box that fits discreetly into a TV stand. It's...

The VMP74’s net connection enables features such as an RSS reader, full web browser and a range of video, radio and photo services. By the time you read this there should be a BBC iPlayer app up and running, too

The (Flash-less) web browser is pretty much unusable with the remote control: everything feels frustratingly unresponsive

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Paul Lester (pocket-lint.com)

Viewsonic VMP74 media streamer

Viewsonic has recently taken a bold step into the media streamer market with its VMP74 HD digital media player, a superbly slimline rival to larger and more expensive alternatives that offers a range of modern features and functionality. Despite a few...

Tidy, compact design, good format support, range of useful features and online access, reasonably priced

Buffer times can be frustrating, no built-in wireless

Despite a few relatively minor issues there’s plenty to like about the VMP74, which takes a no-nonsense approach while offering just enough in terms of flexibility and key features to be very enjoyable to use. Its slimline nature and attention to...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

ViewSonic Media Streamer : ViewSonic VMP74

Bringing together the various elements of your home entertainment facilities is a task that can be carried out by a media streamer unit. Acting as a centralised hub, this type of device can link together such items as a television, computer, digital...

Minor complaints aside, the ViewSonic VMP74 is a nice piece of kit with a well populated feature set. It is not a perfect solution but it is one that can carry out a number of tasks until something better comes along. Support is provided for full HD...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Viewsonic - VMP74

We've tested a wide range of media streamers at IT Reviews over the years and while there's been a handful of stand-out performers, a common failing of the also-rans is to excel in one area and ...

It's difficult not to be impressed by the VMP74 and, despite being occasionally frustrating to use, it offers many of the features found in far more expensive devices. The addition of support for BBC's iPlayer will be another major plus and, combined...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Chris Bidmead (reghardware.co.uk)

Viewsonic VMP74 1080p media player

Bites off rather more than it can chew browser-wise, but don't let that and a few other niggles put you off. This is an impressive little piece of kit.

Excellent at its main job as a UPnP client, great for YouTube in the living room, and a decent RSS viewer, the Viewsonic VMP74 is overall an impressive adjunct to your HD TV or projector. I understand that new firmware is on its way to bring BBC...

May, 2010

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