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Who Makes the Top Streaming Media Player?

May 09, 2016

Consumer Reports

streaming media devices

In fact, almost 90 percent of all streaming media devices in the U.S. are sold by these companies, according to research firm Parks Associates. And they each offer a choice of different models. Most of these platforms sell both a set-top box and a stick-style media player, with prices ranging from as little as $35 to nearly $200. Stick-style players tend to cost the least, but generally have fewer features than set-top box models.

From the article "Who Makes the Top Streaming Media Player?" by James K. Willcox.

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