Blu Ray, Netflix, and my Mac

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More newbie help, please. I now understand that there are at least two new Blu-Ray players out there that run Netflix directly. Because I have a Mac, I can't download Netflix so this is a very attractive option. (Yes, I know that Netflix is supposed to do something with Macs soon but I've been hearing this for about a year and a half now). I also know that Netflix offers "The Box" but has had mixed reviews and something about not working with surround sound is part of the problem. I am techno impaired so could have that wrong.
The point of all of this is will I sacrifice quality for direct streaming? Should I get one of the Black Friday specials for a really good Blu Ray and forget Netflix? (I want Netflix... want it, want it, want it!) Thanks!