Buffalo has created a very versatile audio/video playback device in the shape of the Link Theater. On paper it has just about every base covered, but there are issues with the WiFi streaming, some optical media and the remote control. The latter is probably the most disappointing aspect of the whole package and just doesn’t seem to fit with the Link Theater, which itself seems a cut above similar products.
The image quality from both DVD and MPEG4 playback over component video is very good indeed, better than I’ve seen from any other device of this type. Also, the ability to stream video directly from a USB key is a feature that I have grown to love during my time with the Link Theater.
I can’t help but hope that Buffalo will address all of the issues I've mentioned with the next generation of the Link Theater. There’s no doubt that with a little tweaking and some ironing out of the rough spots, the Link Theater could be a fantastic product. As it stands though, it’s not quite there, leaving the user frustrated all too often.Read full review
Overall
6/10
By Riyad Emeran
Reviewed 10 November 2005
Updated 05 February 2011