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Sherwood NetBoxx Internet Receiver Streams Online Media With PlayOn
The 7.1-channel receiver plays back both physical media and online media, streaming Hulu, Netflix, CBS, CNN, Rhapsody and more.
Sherwood R-904N NetBoxx Internet Receiver
Sherwood America has begun shipping its R-904N NetBoxx Internet A/V Receiver, which will be on display here in Atlanta at CEDIA Expo 2009.
The 7.1-channel receiver can play back both physical and Internet/streaming media from a PC or NAS device.
The NetBoxx Receiver supports PlayOn and streams Hulu, Netflix, CBS, CNN, ESPN, Rhapsody, Amazon Video On Demand, CinemaNow, YouTube, and SHOUTcast Internet Radio stations.
NetBoxx can also access personal media, including photos, video (720p/60 resolution), and audio files on a home network. Consumers with broadband access can surf the Web directly with the receiver's remote control through an intuitive TV interface and a built-in search engine.
Other features:
The fully DLNA- and UPNP-compliant NetBoxx uses two Class D amplifiers from Texas Instruments to offer integrated feedback. Sherwood says the device, which also is Energy Star-compliant, consumes one-third less energy than equivalent devices.
Sherwood adds that setup of the NetBoxx is "automated and simple." Once connections have been made with the display, speakers, and Internet, and Auto Setup mode has been selected, the receiver can set channel levels, speaker distances and calibrate. Network setup is automated via the VuNow module, which locates and sets up access to the user's network.
A plug-in 802.11g wireless adaptor is provided for wireless networks.
MSRP: $649.95
Sherwood R-904N NetBoxx Internet Receiver
The 7.1-channel receiver can play back both physical and Internet/streaming media from a PC or NAS device.
The NetBoxx Receiver supports PlayOn and streams Hulu, Netflix, CBS, CNN, ESPN, Rhapsody, Amazon Video On Demand, CinemaNow, YouTube, and SHOUTcast Internet Radio stations.
NetBoxx can also access personal media, including photos, video (720p/60 resolution), and audio files on a home network. Consumers with broadband access can surf the Web directly with the receiver's remote control through an intuitive TV interface and a built-in search engine.
Other features:
- Dolby Volume, Dolby TruHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats
- DTS 96/24, Neo 6 Cinema and Music, Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic IIx audio formats
- Two 32-bit digital signal processors for audio
- TMS320DM6446 digital media processor for video
- Option playback in a second room
- Support for conventional radio broadcast with a 4-Gang Quartz PLL Synthesized FM Tuner that enables 30 station presets
The fully DLNA- and UPNP-compliant NetBoxx uses two Class D amplifiers from Texas Instruments to offer integrated feedback. Sherwood says the device, which also is Energy Star-compliant, consumes one-third less energy than equivalent devices.
Sherwood adds that setup of the NetBoxx is "automated and simple." Once connections have been made with the display, speakers, and Internet, and Auto Setup mode has been selected, the receiver can set channel levels, speaker distances and calibrate. Network setup is automated via the VuNow module, which locates and sets up access to the user's network.
A plug-in 802.11g wireless adaptor is provided for wireless networks.
MSRP: $649.95
Sherwood R-904N NetBoxx Internet Receiver
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3 Comments
According to Sherwood, no PC is required for the streaming.
I have one… RUN
It locks up and has to be rebooted daily..
FAIL.
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If it supports playon—does that mean it streams the content thru a PC or does is it connect directly to the network. Sounds similar to the netgear digital entertainers, but more expensive (and the netgear requires you to purchase playon separately).