Boxee and D-Link today announced a firmware update that includes several bug fixes and adds some useful new features. If you were waiting for Hulu Plus or Netflix to be added to the device, however, the wait continues.
Most of the added features are more practical than sexy, like an added A-to-Z scroll-bar for searching your files, an option to enable an hourly scan of connected sources (like USB content), more useful filters and browsing options for searches, and adjustments to the user interface to improve visibility when users are wearing 3-D glasses.
The most important inclusions of the update seem to be bug fixes, however. The list of fixes is long, including everything from issues with connecting to hidden wireless networks to fixing the aspect ratio of DVD playback. Other notable fixes include addressing crashes that occur when indexing videos or playback of MP4 files and fixing de-interlacing issues when watching 1080i content. A full list of features and bug fixes can be found on the Boxee website.
Check out PCMag.com's full review of the Boxee Box from D-link for more information on the media streaming device, and be sure to read our round-up of set-top boxes so you can determine which best meets your needs.