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Title: Best Media to TV Streamer
Post by: Huff on March 08, 2015, 02:31:43 PM: Looking to buy my parents a way to watch Netflix.

I figured at least Eel has bought and returned some of these multiple times, so trying to see whats the best and/or is the easiest to use.

Apple TV vs. Google vs. Amazone Fire vs. Roku

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Best Media to TV Streamer
Post by: archie4208 on March 08, 2015, 02:35:40 PM: I can't vouch for other streaming devices, but I got my mom a $50 Roku 1 and she likes it (it's solely her Netflix box).

The remote is simple and there is a Netflix button that takes you directly to that.

The downsides are you have to link the box to some sort of payment account (PayPal etc) to actually access the content, the Netflix UI is pretty mediocre and you can only log on via the main account (I tried to set up a sub account for her but she can't access it and just uses my main account)
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 08, 2015, 02:43:23 PM: I don't really mess with streaming devices. My fiance has a roku (2? 3? Whichever is the cheap one without the remote you can plug headphones in) and it works fine for Netflix, etc. - other than not being able to set up sub accounts as Archie said.
Title: Re: Best Media to TV Streamer
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 08, 2015, 02:45:36 PM: From what I've read roku is probably your best bet, as you're not locked into any particular ecosystem.
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Post by: nachobro on March 08, 2015, 02:47:26 PM: I'd go Roku. It's definitely the easiest to use, doesn't require anything external to control it, and is very cheap.
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Post by: Great Rumbler on March 08, 2015, 02:55:20 PM: I've got a Roku, I really like it.
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Post by: Reb on March 08, 2015, 03:47:23 PM: Chromecast, can be out of sight, works great.
Title: Re: Best Media to TV Streamer
Post by: chronovore on March 08, 2015, 10:21:36 PM: I love my AppleTV, but I'm locked into Apple's ecosystem from since before it became an ecosystem.

If I was in the USA, I'd want something which does Amazon Instant Streaming, which the AppleTV DOES NOT.

The Roku's earphone-ready remote is a source of jealousy for me.
Title: Re: Best Media to TV Streamer
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 08, 2015, 10:33:14 PM: amazon fire tv stick is super simple and does Netflix.
Title: Re: Best Media to TV Streamer
Post by: Huff on March 09, 2015, 11:30:41 AM: Thanks guys. Ordered the Roku Stick.
Title: Re: Best Media to TV Streamer
Post by: CatsCatsCats on March 09, 2015, 12:34:55 PM: An hdmi cord :teehee
Title: Re: Best Media to TV Streamer
Post by: Mr. Gundam on March 09, 2015, 02:59:54 PM: I bought an Amazon Fire Stick thing when they were super cheap preorders, but have never even used it. Just stream on the PS3 right now.