Monsoon Multimedia Vulkano Deluxe specs

Pros

• Delivers high-def DVR and place-shifting features
• Reasonable price
• Lets you access and set recordings via PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android

Cons

• Supports only analog inputs
• Recorded shows must be downloaded, not streamed
• Shows recorded in high definition aren't viewable on your smartphone

At A Glance

The Monsoon Vulkano lets you remotely access live and recorded TV on a wide variety of devices at a reasonable price, but does impose some compromises in quality.