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Title: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: Mupepe on May 20, 2008, 01:50:23 PM
100 bucks.  i wonder what resolution the movies come in.  but holy fuck, i'm tempted

http://www.roku.com/netflixplayer/
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: GilloD on May 20, 2008, 02:01:50 PM
480p by HDMI, 480i otherwise. HD res is supposed to come soon, the box will support it. But with only 64m of reserve memory, uh. Whatever. I love the idea of this box and the "Watch it now!" feature is great, but I'm not sure this does everything I want it to. I'd wiat until next year.

Also: HOW ABOUT SOME FUCKIN OSX COMPAITABILITY FOR INSTANT PLAY!?
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: The Fake Shemp on May 20, 2008, 02:09:20 PM
I will jump on this the moment there is legitimate, solid HD support.
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: balikeye on May 20, 2008, 02:26:22 PM
This would be perfect for my bedroom (still have a Sony Wega in there).


Thanks for sharing this mupepe  :heartbeat  :heart :heartbeat
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: hyp on May 20, 2008, 02:29:49 PM
damn when did this come out?  i might have to jump on it and just upgrade when HD support is in.
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 20, 2008, 02:31:58 PM
Can't you just use your 360 for this? Patel made a thread about it.
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: cubicle47b on May 20, 2008, 02:32:32 PM
The selection is limited to what you find in "watch it instantly" unless I'm missing something.  It's a nice feature and I watched the first season of Friday Night Lights this weekend with it but that box isn't worth $100.
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: demi on May 20, 2008, 02:36:07 PM
"DVDs are only available in their cropped 4:3 proportions--which is really irritating if you have a wide-screen TV. Another big annoyance: at least one of the TV selections we chose--Season 2 of Miami Vice--listed four episodes (out of 23) as "only available on disc."

"the box outputs video at 480i resolution."

Just stream Hulu
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 20, 2008, 02:36:38 PM
This box is worthless.
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: hyp on May 20, 2008, 02:38:24 PM
can you stream hulu onto a 360?
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: balikeye on May 20, 2008, 02:52:58 PM
"DVDs are only available in their cropped 4:3 proportions--which is really irritating if you have a wide-screen TV. Another big annoyance: at least one of the TV selections we chose--Season 2 of Miami Vice--listed four episodes (out of 23) as "only available on disc."

"the box outputs video at 480i resolution."

Just stream Hulu

What is needed to stream to CRT tv's from computer (win xp)?
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: Rman on May 20, 2008, 02:55:39 PM
4:3 :yuck

I have a regular Netflix account, tho.  I love it.
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: demi on May 20, 2008, 02:57:04 PM
"DVDs are only available in their cropped 4:3 proportions--which is really irritating if you have a wide-screen TV. Another big annoyance: at least one of the TV selections we chose--Season 2 of Miami Vice--listed four episodes (out of 23) as "only available on disc."

"the box outputs video at 480i resolution."

Just stream Hulu

What is needed to stream to CRT tv's from computer (win xp)?

I guess just a video card with the right connections? I'm not familiar.
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: Mupepe on May 20, 2008, 03:00:57 PM
Well apparently HDMI supports 480p and not all dvd's are 4:3
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: Mupepe on May 20, 2008, 03:01:18 PM
i'm going to wait it out and see.  weeds and dexter streamed to my tv though :o
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 20, 2008, 03:12:38 PM
Use your 360. Stop wasting your money. Or something.

Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: balikeye on May 20, 2008, 03:14:03 PM
no 360 in the bedroom, next idea?
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 20, 2008, 03:14:22 PM
Well, I was talking to Mupepe. :P
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: Mupepe on May 20, 2008, 03:14:54 PM
Use your 360. Stop wasting your money. Or something.


i can stream with my 360?  or are you really suggesting I pay 2 dollars for an episode of shows and 3 dollars for a movie?
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: GilloD on May 20, 2008, 03:16:36 PM
Use your 360. Stop wasting your money. Or something.


i can stream with my 360?  or are you really suggesting I pay 2 dollars for an episode of shows and 3 dollars for a movie?

No, with some finesse you can stream NetFlix shit to your 360.
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 20, 2008, 03:18:46 PM
Do you have WMC, Mupepe?
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: Mupepe on May 20, 2008, 03:22:32 PM
no.  with some finesse?  how much finesse?
Title: Re: should i get the netflix player???
Post by: crimsondynamics on May 21, 2008, 01:05:10 AM
Can't you just use your 360 for this? Patel made a thread about it.

The 360 video marketplace has HD content, correct? The only problem I have with this is I don't live in North America, so unless Microsoft doesn't check your IP (they must), I'd have to use a proxy to connect.

I've been wanting to buy the 360 for this purpose. Can you point out the thread Patel made?