Typical price: £200
What is it: Upscaling DVD player with HDMI 1.2 output
What we think: It has a way to go before it's perfect, but the concept is brilliant and it does its job as advertised
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 22 August 2007
Tags: Linksys, Linksys KiSS 1600, streaming, Wi-Fi, DVD player
We like:
Picture quality; sound quality; features; file support; styling; ease of use; menu system
We don't like:
HDMI problems; no multi-region DVD support; no DVD upscaling via component; no support for HD 'MKV' files; no YouTube or Internet video support yet
You might also need:
HDMI cable; HD TV; computer; the Internet
CNET UK judgement:
The Linksys KiSS 1600 isn't without its problems but because the firmware can be updated these could be ironed out with time. The KiSS 1600 represents great value for money compared to Apple TV, and it offers greatly increased file support and functionality
Full review:
Media streaming is the Holy Grail of home entertainment. People have been searching for it for a while now but no one has managed to find the device that actually delivers what we need. Continue Reading...
Linksys KiSS 1600 History
8 Aug 2007 in Crave
KiSS 1600: The DVD player that likes to stream media
With all the hype, you could be forgiven for thinking Apple TV was the only credible media streamer on the block. KiSS will now thoroughly disabuse you of this preposterous notion
15 Mar 2007 in Crave
Linksys KiSS 1600: It's a bit like Apple TV
KiSS has announced an exciting new wireless high-definition media player, which will allow you to watch all the video you've got stashed on your computer's hard drive
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Posted by: DoubleM
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