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Best watch internet movies on the tv box?
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:00 pm
by wvjohn
I was using a ps3 to watch Nutflix but the ps3 is a pain to use - and ps network is stupid - Roku? etc seems to be the deal - don't want to go to the bother of building an htpc rig
what do you peeps use?
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:43 pm
by b-man1
i used a Roku at a friends for a bit...seemed pretty solid. i use an aging seagate freeagent theater+ to play mkv/avi files. i don't stream much on it from online, but it does the job when i watch the occasional youtube or netflix with it.
i think the higher-end Roku also has a usb port so you can connect a drive to it...that's a must have if i was shopping for something right now.
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:34 pm
by normalicy
I've only used my HTPC.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:32 pm
by DaMaN
Went from using a HTPC to my ASUS Transformer Android Tablet via the HDMI cable. Eazy Peezy
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:35 pm
by ZYFER
Tons of ways to watch videos, but the Roku does have a great number of usable channels.
It is also much easier for content providers to add channels to it, so it makes it have more variety. Apparently the new Roku 2 high-end model includes a special remote for playing games on it now as well. Probably not so useful to most of us, but you never know I suppose.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:23 pm
by EvilHorace
I use the least expensive Roku box to watch Netflix instant movies, shows all the time and it's great, no problems.
I also have a slingbox so I can watch anything from my Direct TV channels (incl DVR) on any PC or Apple device anywhere.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:52 pm
by FlyingPenguin
I mostly use one of my Win7 Media Center PCs (I have 2 of them connected to two HDTVs in my house).
However, you could also pickup a cheap BluRay player. Most of them have Netflix built in. I have a Samsung BluRay in my guest room connected via Wifi and it does Netflix just fine.
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:04 pm
by RubberDuckie
I have the Sony Google TV Box with BluRay... Love it and it plays Netflix great. However I gave up netflix for RedBox. Then I can rip em...ooops never mind.
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:59 am
by Lmandrake
I am using an HD Tivo. Very happy with it except that I have Amazon Prime - which allows free streaming to PCs - but I can only get Amazon movies through the TIVO by paying for them.
I mostly use Netflix and have really had no issues streaming from Netflix.
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 11:29 am
by ZYFER
Lmandrake wrote:I am using an HD Tivo. Very happy with it except that I have Amazon Prime - which allows free streaming to PCs - but I can only get Amazon movies through the TIVO by paying for them.
I mostly use Netflix and have really had no issues streaming from Netflix.
To note, you can get access to it by using a Roku. Not many devices support Amazon Instant, no apps for consoles either.
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:52 pm
by b-man1
in case you see this yet tonight, amazon has the highest model Roku 2 XS 1080p as a deal of the day now for $79. tough to beat that.
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:10 pm
by normalicy
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:12 pm
by b-man1
to make it even sweeter, they are pushing an update to officially add mkv file support via the USB connection. i don't think it's offically supported via streaming from another device on your home network yet, but there are workarounds i guess. the USB mkv support is the golden ticket for me...and built-in wireless. sweet little device.
got the Roku XS
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:58 am
by wvjohn
thx gang - missed it at $79 but picked it up at $89 - it looked like the best one - will report on it later!