Roku VOD box for Netflix

[AD720]

Originally Posted by GoatLocker

I like mine. The selection on netflix is pretty slim, but it adds some additional content above the "3 at a time" plan I have. I have not tried the Wi-Fi yet, as I had an extra network jack in my TV stand. HD content is a step up from DVD quality, the SD similar to DVD. Sound is OK, but I don't think netflix is streaming any souround formats yet, just stereo.

I've never heard that before...where did you see that?


From CNet:

Video streaming to the Roku box is available on an unlimited basis to any Netflix subscriber on plans of $9 per month (one-disc-at-a-time) or greater. (Netflix says it's examining streaming-only pricing plans that would presumably be a bit cheaper.) And remember, of course, that anything you can't stream is still available to be mailed to you on DVD or Blu-ray within a day or two.

Originally Posted by AD720

I've never heard that before...where did you see that?


From CNet:

Video streaming to the Roku box is available on an unlimited basis to any Netflix subscriber on plans of $9 per month (one-disc-at-a-time) or greater. (Netflix says it's examining streaming-only pricing plans that would presumably be a bit cheaper.) And remember, of course, that anything you can't stream is still available to be mailed to you on DVD or Blu-ray within a day or two.

I think what the good Master Chief was saying is that it gives him more options for stuff to watch without having to worry about waiting for a DVD to arrive.

[AD720]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I think what the good Master Chief was saying is that it gives him more options for stuff to watch without having to worry about waiting for a DVD to arrive.

Ahhhhhhh. Roger that.

[CigarNut]

I have had one of the Roku boxes for about six months. It is really convenient and you are not limited to Netflix. It will also download from Amazon.

My only peeve with the box is that the FF and REW functions are a little clumsy.

[GoatLocker]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I think what the good Master Chief was saying is that it gives him more options for stuff to watch without having to worry about waiting for a DVD to arrive.

That is what I meant, but there are a few titles that are available via streaming only. Mostly old/obscure stuff that was never released on DVD...