Page 4: Interface, Video Review, Conclusion
Interface
The NeoTV has the nicest interface we have seen, by far. This is far more user friendly than competing units. You can clearly see a wide number of options on the screen and each option is well spaced to allow you to read them. One thing we aren't fond of is the advertising on the top of the screen from Vudu.
The NeoTV only streams from the web, it does not stream any local network content. You'll have to grab content from the likes of Youtube, Netflix and the many others that the NeoTV supports. Thankfully, internet TV is really the future and this type of device can satisfy your need for content consumption. The controls on the Youtube player are good and the performance is excellent.
Even though some people hate Netflix, their streaming service is still one of the best in the market. For a flat rate of $8 per month, you get access to the entire streaming library. Amazon prime members may scoff, but the NeoTV doesn't support Amazon at this point in time. The Netflix interface is one of the better ones we've seen.
Also included are a few games to pass the time. If you would like, you can load up a game of blackjack and play against the house. This addition may seem far fetched in the world of gaming consoles, but it is something that you may try since it is baked into the NeoTV and ready to go in the same interface.
Video Review
Please check out the video review as we go through the interface and how the NeoTV performs, overall.
Conclusion
The Netgear NeoTV NTV200 retails for a bit less than $70 (Amazon) at the time of posting. This puts it at a more competitive price than competing units, but it does lack the ability to stream local network content as a result. What the NeoTV does have is a well thought out interface which is much easier to use than the competing units. This interface is something that people less technology-inclined may be able to manage and Netgear deserves praise for this.
We can't stress enough that when you are dealing with a streaming player, the interface is very important. Not everyone is as tech savvy as our readers, so when we see an interface that does a good job of presenting information and getting the job done, this shines. Sure, we'd like the ability to stream content from our local network, but Netgear has a product for that as well (the NTV550). The Netgear NeoTV NTV200 is a solid product that focuses on internet streaming and it does it extremely well. We have no problems recommending this product to our readers. Try out the interface and see for yourself the difference it makes.
The NeoTV has the nicest interface we have seen, by far. This is far more user friendly than competing units. You can clearly see a wide number of options on the screen and each option is well spaced to allow you to read them. One thing we aren't fond of is the advertising on the top of the screen from Vudu.
The NeoTV only streams from the web, it does not stream any local network content. You'll have to grab content from the likes of Youtube, Netflix and the many others that the NeoTV supports. Thankfully, internet TV is really the future and this type of device can satisfy your need for content consumption. The controls on the Youtube player are good and the performance is excellent.
Even though some people hate Netflix, their streaming service is still one of the best in the market. For a flat rate of $8 per month, you get access to the entire streaming library. Amazon prime members may scoff, but the NeoTV doesn't support Amazon at this point in time. The Netflix interface is one of the better ones we've seen.
Also included are a few games to pass the time. If you would like, you can load up a game of blackjack and play against the house. This addition may seem far fetched in the world of gaming consoles, but it is something that you may try since it is baked into the NeoTV and ready to go in the same interface.
Video Review
Please check out the video review as we go through the interface and how the NeoTV performs, overall.
Conclusion
The Netgear NeoTV NTV200 retails for a bit less than $70 (Amazon) at the time of posting. This puts it at a more competitive price than competing units, but it does lack the ability to stream local network content as a result. What the NeoTV does have is a well thought out interface which is much easier to use than the competing units. This interface is something that people less technology-inclined may be able to manage and Netgear deserves praise for this.
We can't stress enough that when you are dealing with a streaming player, the interface is very important. Not everyone is as tech savvy as our readers, so when we see an interface that does a good job of presenting information and getting the job done, this shines. Sure, we'd like the ability to stream content from our local network, but Netgear has a product for that as well (the NTV550). The Netgear NeoTV NTV200 is a solid product that focuses on internet streaming and it does it extremely well. We have no problems recommending this product to our readers. Try out the interface and see for yourself the difference it makes.