Streaming set-top boxes are all the rage these days, especially with the rising popularity of subscription streaming services such as Hulu Plus and Netflix. Who doesn't want to watch Web-optimized video on their fancy new HDTV?
Streaming set-top boxes are all the rage these days, especially with the rising popularity of subscription streaming services such as Hulu Plus and Netflix. Who doesn't want to watch Web-optimized video on their fancy new HDTV?

Unfortunately, straight-from-the-manufacturer boxes don't usually live up to their promise. Many set-top boxes are limited in their features, but have the potential for much more (the Apple TV runs iOS, which means it can theoretically run any app in the App Store).

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