Tired of mediocre TV offers? You want to watch exactly what you want, when you want? Accessible via the internet through Wi-Fi or ethernet, the increasing range of TV "iptv" web services available means that you can now watch catch up TV, movies on demand and only, often specialised content whenever you want for free or a small fee. Isn't just TV, with applications to games, news, RSS feeds and social networking quickly the television becomes more of an entertainment hub, tailored to your needs. Access points are a range of IPTV. Here, we're testing four different types: built-in, dedicated, hard disk, Apple TV, and streamer that is like the others, but, you know, Apple-y.
Apple TV
£ 101
Love: compact dimensions. User-friendly interface
I hate: film only on iTunes, some buffering issues
Apple TV review links: Apple
Sony Internet TV
£ 1200 (For 40-inch Bravia KDL-40LX903
Love: intuitive interface. iPlayer app and Qriocity/Lovefilm streaming
I hate: slow Interface. This particular TV isn't the best way to get the service
Sony Internet TV review links: Sony
WD TV Live Hub
£ 160
Love: Easy installation. Large hard drive. Generally excellent video quality and smooth streaming
I hate: limited as an IPTV/VOD device. Wi-Fi requires an adapter
WD TV Live Hub review Link: Western Digital
D-Link Boxee box
£ 190
Love: good choice of applications. Easy to use
I hate: Cumbersome to navigate for some content. Movies free and paid all together
D-Link Boxee box review Link: D-Link
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