Netflix releases set top box - Blu-ray Forum

BLU STEAL · 05-20-2008, 05:16 PM

Couldnt find this anywhere so I hope this isnt a repost. Netflix has released there set top box to watch instant movies on your tv instead of your pc. For now resolution is dvd quality but the box is HD ready. The box cost $99.99 and I just ordered mine so I will be posting some more info in the future. Netflix watch now movies arent great but lately there selection is getting better. I mostly watch tv shows and documentorys so it should suit me just fine.

Beta Man · 05-20-2008, 05:27 PM

I may be interested in this!

Thanks for the heads up!!!!

Chocolatejas · 05-20-2008, 05:30 PM

Link?

Beta Man · 05-20-2008, 05:30 PM

Maybe Netflix will partner with Micro-Soft (Xbox) or Sony (PS3) to offer the service through a multi-media device many already own..

BStecke · 05-20-2008, 05:33 PM

Am I reading it right, as in this only works with the movies that currently have the "View Now" option? Cuz most of those are old as hell.

Chocolatejas · 05-20-2008, 05:34 PM

http://www.roku.com/

Beta Man · 05-20-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Am I reading it right, as in this only works with the movies that currently have the "View Now" option? Cuz most of those are old as hell.

yeah..... but there are a lot of great movies... so if you flip through the t.v., and don't see something.... just hop online, and decide to watch (let me go check Netflix, be right back..........) Stir Crazy! good cheesy comedy that I don't already own on DVD...... fire it up.... and I'm ready to go!!!

There are some movies I wouldn't mind watching, but I keep pushing them back further for other titles I really want to see.... this would help with those (like batman begins for instance)

Chocolatejas · 05-20-2008, 05:45 PM

Sounds like they are going to incorporate this into other machines.

http://www.netflix.com/NetflixReadyD...tr=nfrdfuture2 Not sure if you have to be a member to view this page

I shall wait to see what they put out.

cpgator · 05-20-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU STEAL

Couldnt find this anywhere so I hope this isnt a repost. Netflix has released there set top box to watch instant movies on your tv instead of your pc. For now resolution is dvd quality but the box is HD ready. The box cost $99.99 and I just ordered mine so I will be posting some more info in the future. Netflix watch now movies arent great but lately there selection is getting better. I mostly watch tv shows and documentorys so it should suit me just fine.

Look forward to your review on the quality of the videos.

Beta Man · 05-20-2008, 05:51 PM

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We are working to get TV manufacturers, Blu-ray player manufacturers, and game console manufacturers to make their devices ready for instant streaming from Netflix. The first of these multi-function Netflix ready devices are likely to be available in late 2008.
The $99.99 single-function Netflix ready device from Roku, which is available now, is likely to be the lowest cost Netflix ready device for the foreseeable future.

Hopefully the PS3 can download this capability.... you'd assume they could!!!!

EDIT:

Also, I have never tried an "instant" movie from them, because I just have a laptop, but I'd get the box, or upgrade the PS3s, etc... if I could use this.... "T.V" quality or not!

BStecke · 05-20-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Hopefully the PS3 can download this capability.... you'd assume they could!!!!

Yeah, that's be a pretty cool app for the PS3. I thought Sony was working something like this already, kind of like what Xbox live has.

BLU STEAL · 05-20-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Am I reading it right, as in this only works with the movies that currently have the "View Now" option? Cuz most of those are old as hell.

yeah it only works with the watch it now movies. But they do have alot of good movies. Misery, Sum of all fears. And tv shows. For 99 dollars it not a huge investment. And with th 200 + channels from cable and so little to watch movie wise its a nice option to have.

Beta Man · 05-20-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU STEAL

yeah it only works with the watch it now movies. But they do have alot of good movies. Misery, Sum of all fears. And tv shows. For 99 dollars it not a huge investment. And with th 200 + channels from cable and so little to watch movie wise its a nice option to have.

Plus I just get the basic Dish service, because I can't justify $20/mo for movie channels that I rarely watch because when something is on, it's usually on at a time that's not convenient, or the movies are all ones I own... etc... $99 flat fee, and I'm all over this!

wallendo · 05-20-2008, 09:55 PM

I ordered a box. Since I already have a Netflix account it won't cost any extra to watch streaming movies other than the upfront cost. Sometimes, even with my collection of blu-rays, DVD's and all the cable movie channels, I just can't find anything to watch. Also, I can't help buying new gadgets.

This will never replace DVD's and blu-rays, but could be fun to play with. It is even HD capable in the future (they don't go into detail, but I suspect 720p). The press release mentions that they will be working with "blu-ray manufacturers" and console manufacturers. Hopefully this functionality will come to the PS3 (in which case I'll just move the Netflix box to another room).

05-20-2008, 05:16 PM	#1
BLU STEAL Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Netflix releases set top box Couldnt find this anywhere so I hope this isnt a repost. Netflix has released there set top box to watch instant movies on your tv instead of your pc. For now resolution is dvd quality but the box is HD ready. The box cost $99.99 and I just ordered mine so I will be posting some more info in the future. Netflix watch now movies arent great but lately there selection is getting better. I mostly watch tv shows and documentorys so it should suit me just fine.

05-20-2008, 05:45 PM	#8
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Sounds like they are going to incorporate this into other machines. http://www.netflix.com/NetflixReadyD...tr=nfrdfuture2 Not sure if you have to be a member to view this page I shall wait to see what they put out. Last edited by Chocolatejas; 05-20-2008 at 05:49 PM.

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05-20-2008, 05:27 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I may be interested in this! Thanks for the heads up!!!!

05-20-2008, 05:30 PM	#3
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Link?

05-20-2008, 05:33 PM	#5
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Am I reading it right, as in this only works with the movies that currently have the "View Now" option? Cuz most of those are old as hell.

05-20-2008, 05:34 PM	#6
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	http://www.roku.com/

05-20-2008, 09:55 PM	#14
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	I ordered a box. Since I already have a Netflix account it won't cost any extra to watch streaming movies other than the upfront cost. Sometimes, even with my collection of blu-rays, DVD's and all the cable movie channels, I just can't find anything to watch. Also, I can't help buying new gadgets. This will never replace DVD's and blu-rays, but could be fun to play with. It is even HD capable in the future (they don't go into detail, but I suspect 720p). The press release mentions that they will be working with "blu-ray manufacturers" and console manufacturers. Hopefully this functionality will come to the PS3 (in which case I'll just move the Netflix box to another room).

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