Netgear Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

4

Pros:

HDMI support.
Two USB ports.
Supports WMA Lossless.

Cons:

Max video resolution limited to 720p.
Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon streaming requires third-party software and a host PC.

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Last revision on May 12, 2020

Reviewers Liked

HDMI support
Two USB ports
Supports WMA Lossless
Quiet
Many content sources, online and off
Simple setup
Network digital media streamer
Access to content from various entertainment Web sites; YouTube channel
PlayOn compatible
VuNow and Roxio CinemaNow access
Quick, easy-to-use interface

Reviewers Didn't Like

Max video resolution limited to 720p
Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon streaming requires third-party software and a host PC
Doesn't support FLAC
No S/PDIF audio output
Interface and remote quirks
Need to leave computer on for a few Internet services
Bias towards Windows sources
Internet-only content sometimes too niche
Need to purchase licenses to access anything other than YouTube, VuNow and your own content after trial periods expire
Wi-Fi sold separately
Some inconsistencies in file type playback

Expert reviews and ratings

Netgear's Digital Entertainer Live EVA2000 is a fine media streamer for those of you who want to stream videos off a USB 2.0 hard drive onto an older, standard-definition TV, but if you want to view good quality video on a high-definition screen,...

By Good Gear Guide on July 27, 2010

Pros and ConsProduct Pros: + Adequate at streaming movies and music over a HomePlug network Product Cons: - Not properly converted to the UK - Pricey and lacks latest features Most of us watch online video on our PCs but we'd probably prefer to be...

By Web User on July 01, 2010

The Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live boasts a low list price of $149.99, but its limitations make it a questionable buy, even at this price...

By Digital Trends on January 05, 2010

With a budget price point of only $150, there is a lot to like in the Entertainer Live. The user interface is unpolished, and the remote is a touch small, the Entertainer Live offers a surprisingly broad mix of content options and great connectivity...

By Electronista on December 24, 2009

The Netgear EVA2000 compact media player resembles one of Netgear's popular routers. It connects to one of these via Ethernet, and to your TV via HDMI. The EVA2000 then allows you to view content stored on your network or USB devices, and among the...

By TechRadar on December 05, 2009

There's a veritable cornucopia of streaming video players available. While you might think that's great for us consumers, it does make it difficult to decide just which you should pick - especially as there's little that manufacturers can do...

By Trusted Reviews on October 21, 2009

The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package. Read full review See all...

By cnet on October 08, 2009

Easy-to-use device plays multimedia content from local or Internet sources on analog or...

By SmallNetBuilder on November 16, 2009

Cons: no 1080p output and limited codec support for 720p; BYO HDMI cable; some features will require additional subscription fee In the past year or so, the act of television "cord cutting"—dropping cable or satellite TV service and opting instead...

By PracticallyNetworked on November 12, 2009