Fun new Netflix toy

Moonliner · 05-20-2008, 04:59 AM

It's a little black box that hooks to your TV and streams movies (via your Internet connection) from netflix. Very handy if your PC is not next to your TV or does not have HDMI.

Cost $100

Ghoulish Delight · 05-20-2008, 07:28 AM

Not quite as sexy as the Vudu, but a clever solution.

Moonliner · 05-20-2008, 07:57 AM

They really address two diffrent markets.

The Netflix box is $100, all movies are free (assuming you already have a nextflix account) The movies are primarily older releases like Superman the Movie.

The Vudu gets you newly released movies but is a pay-per-view deal. Also now that I can get HD on demand movies from Fios I don't see what a $295 Vudu would do for me.

Not Afraid · 05-20-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I don't see what a $295 Vudu would do for me.

You do that Vudu that you do for me.

Kevy Baby · 05-20-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I don't see what a $295 Vudu would do for me.

Take out the trash, mow the lawn...

Pirate Bill · 05-20-2008, 10:11 AM

Ooooooo... the Roku sounds sweet! I'd buy it now, but part of me is saying that the next generation model will be even better or that another product is just around the corner that will do more.

RStar · 05-21-2008, 10:45 AM

What's interesting is how the gap between internet, computers, TV, and movies is closing. I still maintain that some day there will be a master hub for all incoming information. A whole house server if you will.

Crazybirdman · 05-21-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirate Bill

Ooooooo... the Roku sounds sweet! I'd buy it now, but part of me is saying that the next generation model will be even better or that another product is just around the corner that will do more.

They did say that it can support high def, and higher bandwidth later on. Might be worth it. All the reviews I see are pretty good.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-20-2008, 07:59 AM

Oh, I know. I was just addressing the design element.

Gemini Cricket · 05-20-2008, 08:27 AM

We will, we will Roku.

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Not quite as sexy as the Vudu, but a clever solution. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	They really address two diffrent markets. The Netflix box is $100, all movies are free (assuming you already have a nextflix account) The movies are primarily older releases like Superman the Movie. The Vudu gets you newly released movies but is a pay-per-view deal. Also now that I can get HD on demand movies from Fios I don't see what a $295 Vudu would do for me. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	What's interesting is how the gap between internet, computers, TV, and movies is closing. I still maintain that some day there will be a master hub for all incoming information. A whole house server if you will. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Oh, I know. I was just addressing the design element. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	We will, we will Roku.
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