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Not wireless though.
Not wireless though.
It looks like roku has several different streaming channels right now. Obviously, netflix is the big one. But mine also has the amazon.com station, an MLB station, some indie type stations, and as I mentioned, I think there are rumors of more.Yeah, so why should anyone buy a roku instead of a netflix-streaming-enabled blu-ray? Roku is cheaper, but most of us will probably be buying a blu-ray sooner or later right? (Well, maybe not if streaming/on-demand continues to expand.)Does the roku have anything that the blu-ray doesn't?I bought this blu ray player and I'm really happy with the netflix streaming. I was looking to get a blu ray anyway so this made the most sense. I'm not a gamer so the xbox and PS3 wasn't really necessary. It was on sale for $130 last week, I'm waiting for another sale to get one as a gift. Even at $200 it probably makes sense if you're looking for a blu ray and netflix streaming.Also, some models of blurays have the netflix capability - I think my Samsung does. They cost more but then u do not need a Roku. On the other hand the Roku has some extra internet functionality- for example the last month of baseball season, I was able to stream my mlb account thru it to watch baseball games. I do not know if thye will let me do that again next year.
whoops, good catch.Not wireless though.
Yeah, I think the thing is on the BluRay features its just kind of an add-on. On the Roku, internet streaming is all they do. They are more focused on it and have more content currently and probably will be more aggressively adding more in the future. The free MLB (If u already had the mlb.com package) was an nice, free, unexpected bonus at the end of last season with Roku.It looks like roku has several different streaming channels right now. Obviously, netflix is the big one. But mine also has the amazon.com station, an MLB station, some indie type stations, and as I mentioned, I think there are rumors of more.Yeah, so why should anyone buy a roku instead of a netflix-streaming-enabled blu-ray? Roku is cheaper, but most of us will probably be buying a blu-ray sooner or later right? (Well, maybe not if streaming/on-demand continues to expand.)Does the roku have anything that the blu-ray doesn't?I bought this blu ray player and I'm really happy with the netflix streaming. I was looking to get a blu ray anyway so this made the most sense. I'm not a gamer so the xbox and PS3 wasn't really necessary. It was on sale for $130 last week, I'm waiting for another sale to get one as a gift. Even at $200 it probably makes sense if you're looking for a blu ray and netflix streaming.Also, some models of blurays have the netflix capability - I think my Samsung does. They cost more but then u do not need a Roku. On the other hand the Roku has some extra internet functionality- for example the last month of baseball season, I was able to stream my mlb account thru it to watch baseball games. I do not know if thye will let me do that again next year.
Great flick, I also saw this on Netflix streaming.I just watched "Cocaine Cowboys", a documentary on the coke industry in Miami in the 70s & 80s. The thing that amazed me the most was how much of an overall impact the drug trade had on Miami. Not just the income of the drug runners themselves, but the legitimate businesses that catered to their lifestyle - clubs, housing markets, car sales, banks, etc. Drug money basicly sheltered the entire city from a recession that hit the rest of the country and was responsible for the construction of much of the downtown Miami skyline.
I assume that the quality of the picture on the Roku would be better? Can anyone comment on SD vs. XD.For those considering Roku vs BR player with streaming capabilities...Not sure if its been mentioned yet, but the quality of streaming vs an actual disc is horrible. I had my LG BD370 hardwired to the internet for the netflix streaming and 1) the audio is only 2 channel and 2) the picture quality is somewhere between VCR and DVD.
The picture on the Roku is great. I have the HD box (not all streams are HD compatible, and mine is only 720), and I am really impressed. Also hearing rumors that HULU might be a future channel.I seriously wish I heard of the roku earlier. Love it.I assume that the quality of the picture on the Roku would be better? Can anyone comment on SD vs. XD.For those considering Roku vs BR player with streaming capabilities...Not sure if its been mentioned yet, but the quality of streaming vs an actual disc is horrible. I had my LG BD370 hardwired to the internet for the netflix streaming and 1) the audio is only 2 channel and 2) the picture quality is somewhere between VCR and DVD.
tapthose with a Roku box
Do you see the new channels?
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PrimerI suggest watching it two or three times to catch everything you miss.Quite by accident, an engineer builds a machine that can transport the user back in time. But his discovery comes with an ominous caveat: At the heart of this puzzling device, nothing is as it seems on the surface. David Sullivan and Shane Carruth co-star in this Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize winner, a film whose inventive narrative blends a patchwork story line with overlapping streams of dialogue that help build tension and suspense
This was one goofy-### movie.Brick: Murder mystery involving teenagers
I didn't dig this. The novelty wore off about 20 minutes into it.This was one goofy-### movie.Brick: Murder mystery involving teenagers
Yeah, it seemed like a weird SNL skit or something. Could've been pretty solid if they'd played it straight.I didn't dig this. The novelty wore off about 20 minutes into it.This was one goofy-### movie.Brick: Murder mystery involving teenagers
Downloaded seasons 1-5, and I am hooked big time, based on your recommendation. Tony Hill is the man, really well done. Highly recommended.Let's make a list for instant-gratification movie fans. Try to limit recommendations to those you don't have to order and wait a couple days for them to arrive. (I know, Netflix switches these around once in a while, but let's stick with ones we ouselves have "watched instantly".)My recommendation would be a very cool English series called "Wire In the Blood". It's about a nerdy psychology professor who profiles serial killers and helps the police catch them. I know - it sounds like a familiar setup - but this series is actually very well done, it is more graphic than what you tend to see on American TV, and the acting is terrific. I've watched all six seasons on my computer (via Netflix) and the only clunker in the bunch was one movie done separately from the series where the main character went to America to testify in a Texas trial. The rest of them were very well done.![]()
I was tired of waiting for this to get back down to that sweet sale price, so I ordered it last night. $171 plus The Hangover on blue-ray. Signed up for Netflix today. This Watch Instantly thing looks great, especially for classic films.I bought this blu ray player and I'm really happy with the netflix streaming. I was looking to get a blu ray anyway so this made the most sense. I'm not a gamer so the xbox and PS3 wasn't really necessary. It was on sale for $130 last week, I'm waiting for another sale to get one as a gift. Even at $200 it probably makes sense if you're looking for a blu ray and netflix streaming.
Bump. Anymore thoughts? I'm thinking of buying a Roku. Any thoughts on the DVD netflix compatible(?) players vs just buying the Roku? Can I have two shows going at once on different televisions if I have both? Not a lot of info on the Netflix site. http://www.roku.com/roku-productsYes, its buttsimple to hookup and use. I even hooked one up for my parents in their 80s and they can figure out how to use it.THey have a new hi-def one I bought yesterday on their half price sale. I will report back whether it is worth the extra $$. THe pic on the basic one is very good.Also curious about the Roku. Is the setup simple with wireless internet? Just find the network and connect?I was looking at this and it looks very cool. Does anyone know how the XBox compares as a movie download/player? Does it look and act the same? Is compatability and hook up as easy? Any difference in picture? If I can get the same ease and functionality I will go for the combo deal XBox.Bought the Roku player, love it.
Roku
Definitely going to fill my queue with these suggestions. Looking forward to seeing Lost, I have never seen one episode despite great reviews.
Also, some models of blurays have the netflix capability - I think my Samsung does. They cost more but then u do not need a Roku. On the other hand the Roku has some extra internet functionality- for example the last month of baseball season, I was able to stream my mlb account thru it to watch baseball games. I do not know if thye will let me do that again next year.
I haven't received my Insignia blue-ray player with wifi yet, but I'll keep you posted. Assuming it works I think it's well worth it to have one device that does both.Bump. Anymore thoughts? I'm thinking of buying a Roku. Any thoughts on the DVD netflix compatible(?) players vs just buying the Roku? Can I have two shows going at once on different televisions if I have both? Not a lot of info on the Netflix site.
http://www.roku.com/roku-products
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I've got one scheduled for delivery today- Xmas gift for the wife. As soon as I get it up and running I'll double back here, but in the meantime I'd love to hear more from people who already have it. How's the picture quality on a decent-sized screen? What bells and whistles does it have? Can I cancel my MLB Extra Innings package next year and just watch through MLB.com?Bump. Anymore thoughts? I'm thinking of buying a Roku. Any thoughts on the DVD netflix compatible(?) players vs just buying the Roku? Can I have two shows going at once on different televisions if I have both? Not a lot of info on the Netflix site. http://www.roku.com/roku-productsYes, its buttsimple to hookup and use. I even hooked one up for my parents in their 80s and they can figure out how to use it.THey have a new hi-def one I bought yesterday on their half price sale. I will report back whether it is worth the extra $$. THe pic on the basic one is very good.Also curious about the Roku. Is the setup simple with wireless internet? Just find the network and connect?I was looking at this and it looks very cool. Does anyone know how the XBox compares as a movie download/player? Does it look and act the same? Is compatability and hook up as easy? Any difference in picture? If I can get the same ease and functionality I will go for the combo deal XBox.Bought the Roku player, love it.
Roku
Definitely going to fill my queue with these suggestions. Looking forward to seeing Lost, I have never seen one episode despite great reviews.
Also, some models of blurays have the netflix capability - I think my Samsung does. They cost more but then u do not need a Roku. On the other hand the Roku has some extra internet functionality- for example the last month of baseball season, I was able to stream my mlb account thru it to watch baseball games. I do not know if thye will let me do that again next year.
TIA
Watched Food Inc yesterday. Was really, really good.Will have to check out King Corn. I would imagine it is very much in the same vein as Food Inc.Food Inc.King Corn
I'm running netflix on our PS3 & like the roku but will probably buy the boxee box for netflix,hulu etc.Bump. Anymore thoughts? I'm thinking of buying a Roku. Any thoughts on the DVD netflix compatible(?) players vs just buying the Roku? Can I have two shows going at once on different televisions if I have both? Not a lot of info on the Netflix site. http://www.roku.com/roku-productsYes, its buttsimple to hookup and use. I even hooked one up for my parents in their 80s and they can figure out how to use it.THey have a new hi-def one I bought yesterday on their half price sale. I will report back whether it is worth the extra $$. THe pic on the basic one is very good.Also curious about the Roku. Is the setup simple with wireless internet? Just find the network and connect?I was looking at this and it looks very cool. Does anyone know how the XBox compares as a movie download/player? Does it look and act the same? Is compatability and hook up as easy? Any difference in picture? If I can get the same ease and functionality I will go for the combo deal XBox.Bought the Roku player, love it.
Roku
Definitely going to fill my queue with these suggestions. Looking forward to seeing Lost, I have never seen one episode despite great reviews.
Also, some models of blurays have the netflix capability - I think my Samsung does. They cost more but then u do not need a Roku. On the other hand the Roku has some extra internet functionality- for example the last month of baseball season, I was able to stream my mlb account thru it to watch baseball games. I do not know if thye will let me do that again next year.
TIA
Too late. It was terrible.Whatever you do, don't add Sex and Death 101.
This one keeps popping up as a Netflix recommendation for me. It looks very different from the standard hollywood production. After reading your post, I'm eager to check it out."Ink"
It must have cost pennies to make. The performances are shaky at best. The story, in whole, is kinda thin.
But I freaking LOVED this movie. There was so much coolness as to how it was shot. It's like Dark City meets Pan's Labyrinth. The soundtrack fits perfectly. And I had tears on my cheeks at the end.
I can't recommend this highly enough.
The way it's been marketed, I couldn't tell if it was animated like Spirited Away, in between like Scanner Darkly, or a live action. It's live action but shot with some really interesting techniques.This one keeps popping up as a Netflix recommendation for me. It looks very different from the standard hollywood production. After reading your post, I'm eager to check it out."Ink"
It must have cost pennies to make. The performances are shaky at best. The story, in whole, is kinda thin.
But I freaking LOVED this movie. There was so much coolness as to how it was shot. It's like Dark City meets Pan's Labyrinth. The soundtrack fits perfectly. And I had tears on my cheeks at the end.
I can't recommend this highly enough.