roku media streamer/player

[C M Reinehr]

On Mon 20 December 2010 08:26:42 pm Andrew Gould wrote:
> Is anyone using a Roku media player?  If so, what's your opinion of it?
>
> Thanks,
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> Andrew
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I've had one for a year or two now -- the very first model, whatever that 
was -- and like it a lot. At the time that I bought it, Netflix was the only 
channel, which was my primary motivation -- although their selection of 
streamable movies was pretty limited. Now, however, there are a multitude of 
channels and Netflix has a growing selection of streamable movies.

Technically I've had no problems. I have mine configured to connect wirelessly 
to my home router/hub. Once or twice it's lost it's Netflix registration but 
it's takes only a few minutes to reregister. Streaming movies works well. For 
the most part it's just like watching a DVD (or HD DVD). You can pause, 
rewind & fast forward.

I was real excited to read about Google TV, but from what I've read lately, 
you're much better off sticking with Roku for the time being.

If your primary interest is Netflix and you don't already have a Blu-Ray DVD 
player you might consider buying one of the new Internet ready Blu-Ray 
players that supports Netflix and you'll have one less box to worry about.

HTH!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all!

cmr

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