Author Topic: should i get the netflix player??? (Read 1702 times)

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/

GilloD · « **Reply #1 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!?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2008, 02:09:20 PM »

I will jump on this the moment there is legitimate, solid HD support.

balikeye · « **Reply #3 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

hyp · « **Reply #4 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.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2008, 02:31:58 PM »

Can't you just use your 360 for this? Patel made a thread about it.

cubicle47b · « **Reply #6 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.

demi · « **Reply #7 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

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2008, 02:36:38 PM »

This box is worthless.

hyp · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2008, 02:38:24 PM »

can you stream hulu onto a 360?

balikeye · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2008, 02:52:58 PM »

Quote from: 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

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

Rman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2008, 02:55:39 PM »

4:3

I have a regular Netflix account, tho. I love it.

demi · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2008, 02:57:04 PM »

Quote from: balikeye on May 20, 2008, 02:52:58 PM

Quote from: 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

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.

Mupepe · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2008, 03:00:57 PM »

Well apparently HDMI supports 480p and not all dvd's are 4:3

Mupepe · « **Reply #14 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

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2008, 03:12:38 PM »

Use your 360. Stop wasting your money. Or something.

balikeye · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2008, 03:14:03 PM »

no 360 in the bedroom, next idea?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2008, 03:14:22 PM »

Well, I was talking to Mupepe.

Mupepe · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2008, 03:14:54 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on May 20, 2008, 03:12:38 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?

GilloD · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2008, 03:16:36 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on May 20, 2008, 03:14:54 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on May 20, 2008, 03:12:38 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.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2008, 03:18:46 PM »

Do you have WMC, Mupepe?

Mupepe · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2008, 03:22:32 PM »

no. with some finesse? how much finesse?

crimsondynamics · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2008, 01:05:10 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on May 20, 2008, 02:31:58 PM

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?

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