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assydingo · 01-21-2009, 11:00 AM

Does anyone already have it? Any positive or negative opinions?

For those who haven't heard of it

http://www.roku.com/default.aspx

Considering getting one because I use Instant Watch but don't like using my monitor.

quexos · 01-21-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by assydingo

Does anyone already have it? Any positive or negative opinions?

For those who haven't heard of it

http://www.roku.com/default.aspx

Considering getting one because I use Instant Watch but don't like using my monitor.

Seems interesting but I don't think it is available in Europe.

Rob71 · 01-22-2009, 12:51 AM

I've had one for about 6 months. I really like it, but I also like cheesy 80's action movies and low budget horror. The selection is getting better and they do have HD now.

BoschRock · 01-22-2009, 01:18 AM

I have two. They are an awesome device! I wouldn't get rid of mine for anything, I use it every day practically.

phlydude · 01-22-2009, 01:46 AM

I asked about this a week or two ago in an older thread...so I'll ask again. Any issues with the new firmware loaded earlier this month?

Anyone having issues with their ISP and cap limits?

Rob71 · 01-22-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BoschRock

I have two. They are an awesome device! I wouldn't get rid of mine for anything, I use it every day practically.

I was thinking of buying another one, but I may just buy a Blu-ray player with this service built-in. Just need to take some time and research them a little.

Rob71 · 01-22-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by phlydude

I asked about this a week or two ago in an older thread...so I'll ask again. Any issues with the new firmware loaded earlier this month?

Anyone having issues with their ISP and cap limits?

I've watched about ten or so movies since the update and haven't had any issues. I have Comcast and I know they have a limit, I just haven't reached it yet.

phlydude · 01-22-2009, 02:10 AM

Unless you are doing some hard-core stuff, 250GB is going to be tough to hit

icyteddy · 01-22-2009, 03:01 AM

I don't have one but I heard positive review about it. But IMO, if you have a computer (which I think we all do) and a LCD (which I think the majority of us do) then it is not necessary to have a ROKU. You can hook up your comp to the LCD with a VGA cable. Just streamline the movie directly from your comp to the TV.

MountainBlu · 01-22-2009, 12:36 PM

We enjoy our Roku box. The latest update really improved the service. We went from two dots of quality to four dots. The HD movies look pretty good. They aren't blu-ray quality but they are decent. I've watched the movie "Cashback" in HD about three times.
Probably our favorite thing about Netflix/Roku is watching some of these offbeat foreign films that you can't find anywhere else.

John Dorian · 01-22-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

I don't have one but I heard positive review about it. But IMO, if you have a computer (which I think we all do) and a LCD (which I think the majority of us do) then it is not necessary to have a ROKU. You can hook up your comp to the LCD with a VGA cable. Just streamline the movie directly from your comp to the TV.

I tried that once, and it looked awful. :P Maybe I just wasn't doing it right...

Plus, the PC version isn't HD.

I've heard good things about the Roku box. I know the streaming itself is good because I have the LGBD300 and an Xbox 360. :P

icyteddy · 01-22-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by John Dorian

I tried that once, and it looked awful. :P Maybe I just wasn't doing it right...

Plus, the PC version isn't HD.

I've heard good things about the Roku box. I know the streaming itself is good because I have the LGBD300 and an Xbox 360. :P

It all depends on your internet connection also. If your connection is slow the quality will be medicore at best. The faster the higher quality and you have to update your graphic card your comp if you want HD quality. The best quality I ever got out of my PC is SD DVD quality. Just more convenient. I'll save ALL the HD stuff for my blu ray player.

John Dorian · 01-22-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

It all depends on your internet connection also. If your connection is slow the quality will be medicore at best. The faster the higher quality and you have to update your graphic card your comp if you want HD quality. The best quality I ever got out of my PC is SD DVD quality. Just more convenient. I'll save ALL the HD stuff for my blu ray player.

Haha, I picked up all the HD stuff (10mbps usually) no problem. I think it's because my laptop sucks. :P

Clark W Griswald, Jr · 02-07-2009, 10:22 PM

I just got the Roku today and I'm watching Underdog now. The quality of the Roku isn't up to par with the Samsung BD-P2550. I will give the Roku a little time and if it still disappoints, then I'll ebay it and get another 2550.
It is great for streaming TV shows you may have been a little slow on. I watched Heroes season2 1 and 2 on the 2550 and couldn't have been more impressed.
I really wonder how different the 2 players are. I will switch them to make sure its not the internet connection.

Eye Candy · 03-11-2018, 07:55 AM

I have a couple of Roku HDMI streaming sticks, the 3500 and the 3600.

I recently ordered a new remote to use with the 3600, the Roku RC127. For $20 it will allow me to have volume control for my TV that I use in the living room in one remote. Even more than TV channels, when you change from one Roku channel to another, the volume level delivered can vary greatly.

But if you're new to Roku, just get the Roku HDMI stick 3800, which comes with the RC127 remote.

If you have 4K, then they have other Roku devices for that.

01-21-2009, 11:00 AM	#1
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	Roku? Does anyone already have it? Any positive or negative opinions? For those who haven't heard of it http://www.roku.com/default.aspx Considering getting one because I use Instant Watch but don't like using my monitor.

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Clark W Griswald, Jr Member Member since:Jan 2008	I just got the Roku today and I'm watching Underdog now. The quality of the Roku isn't up to par with the Samsung BD-P2550. I will give the Roku a little time and if it still disappoints, then I'll ebay it and get another 2550. It is great for streaming TV shows you may have been a little slow on. I watched Heroes season2 1 and 2 on the 2550 and couldn't have been more impressed. I really wonder how different the 2 players are. I will switch them to make sure its not the internet connection.

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Eye Candy Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:N. Texas 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:30 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I have a couple of Roku HDMI streaming sticks, the 3500 and the 3600. I recently ordered a new remote to use with the 3600, the Roku RC127. For $20 it will allow me to have volume control for my TV that I use in the living room in one remote. Even more than TV channels, when you change from one Roku channel to another, the volume level delivered can vary greatly. But if you're new to Roku, just get the Roku HDMI stick 3800, which comes with the RC127 remote. If you have 4K, then they have other Roku devices for that.

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