netflix roku

[aceofspades7]

I ordered one of these (http://www.netflix.com/NetflixReadyDevices?tb=now&lnkctr=nfrdnow2)right when I read about it and it hasn't shipped yet. Does anyone actually have it?

[marky2bucks]

Just heard of it now. Seems like a good buy.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/20/AR2008052000581.html

[topless_mike]

this sounds like a scheme.
save on shipping costs and stream it right to your tv.
i dont like it.

[KingGeno]

Good luck with that.

The current speeds that they are using to upload movies to your box will cause quite a few Buffering... moments. In addition, they have the boxes capped at a maximum 480P Resolution FOR NOW. They have stated that through future firmware updates that they will be uncapping tx/rx speeds, features, and 1080P resolutions.

Lemme know how this works out for you. I am holding off for the reasons above, and the possibility of them starting a stream service through Xbox Live (and PSN respectively).

Here is ZDNet's Review....Positive Outlook (http://review.zdnet.com/digital-media-receivers/netflix-player-by-roku/4505-6739_16-33018087.html?tag=ut)

[patsopinion]

hd ready?

[ChrisTheCop]

hd ready?

according to my research, yes.
It hooks to your tv using an hdmi cable.

It looks interesting, but not a necessity for me right now.

[KingGeno]

hd ready?

Maximum of 480P only at the beginning, and NO surround sound support. They did mention that it will be uncapped via firmware down the line.

[MadMatt]

Sounds great to me! I scaled back my digital cable, so this might be the ticket for getting a few more movies to watch.



BTW - has anybody heard if they will eventually offer some sort of firmware upgrade that will uncap the tx/rx speed and resolution restrictions Netflix is starting the service with?










:laugh:

[KingGeno]

BTW - has anybody heard if they will eventually offer some sort of firmware upgrade that will uncap the tx/rx speed and resolution restrictions Netflix is starting the service with? :laugh:

Gonna upgrade your firmware with a nice Doc Martin. :thumbup: :laugh:

[PanterA]

this sounds like a scheme.
save on shipping costs and stream it right to your tv.
i dont like it.Yeah, neither do us postal workers.

Dont do it!!

[aceofspades7]

I've streamed netflix movies from my laptop to the tv and there weren't any buffering issues. The problem there was my laptop's audio out sucks. I was going to get a mac mini to do this but then learned that netflix can't stream to macs. This seams like a good and much cheaper alternative. I eagerly away my roku...

[KnoxHarrington]

I've streamed netflix movies from my laptop to the tv and there weren't any buffering issues. The problem there was my laptop's audio out sucks. I was going to get a mac mini to do this but then learned that netflix can't stream to macs. This seams like a good and much cheaper alternative. I eagerly away my roku...



Keep in mind that this box can only stream the movies you can stream on your computer now, and right now that's a small fraction of them.

That is changing, and hopefully this device will hasten this process. I don't want my nosy-ass mailman knowing what movies I rent. "Oh, Emmanuelle again?"

[Bob Impact]

Back when I worked retail Roku was pretty well known for
1) Delaying product launches and
2) Not delivering what they claim.

Just sayin.

[ChrisTheCop]

I don't want my nosy-ass mailman knowing what movies I rent. "Oh, Emmanuelle again?"

I love a good sci-fi story.

[aceofspades7]

Back when I worked retail Roku was pretty well known for
1) Delaying product launches and
2) Not delivering what they claim.

Just sayin.

That's what I'm afraid of - I ordered it 2 weeks ago...

[aceofspades7]

i got the roku today - installed it in about 15 minute (couldn't get the wireless to work so i used ethernet). The picture quality isn't bad - you can tell a slight pixilation but totally acceptable. i recommend it.