New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Choosing Apple's wall-mounted HomeView means budgeting beyond its $299 device price. Both versions cost the same in the United States, but the wall unit needs separately purchased mounting and power hardware that the tabletop package does not.

CNET's model-selection guide highlights the choice between a countertop device with a speaker base and a dedicated wall version. Apple sells them as separate configurations, rather than supplying every mounting option in the $299 box. Both have a 7-inch display.

The audio distinction is narrower than simply losing the speakers. Apple's technical specifications list two full-range drivers in each version. The tabletop model adds a down-firing woofer and dual force-cancelling p...