roku media streamer/player

[Andrew Gould]

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 10:39 AM, C M Reinehr <cmr at amsent.com> wrote:
> 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,
>>
>> 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
>

Thanks to all.

Happy Holidays!

Andrew