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RE: Is this what your looking for?

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In Reply to: RE: Is this what your looking for? posted by Gmood1 on December 08, 2008 at 16:02:06

I have one of these and it works great, but there a couple of negatives if you are a videophile. The device doesn't transmit in HD because Netflix doesn't have HD rights yet, however it is HD capable. It also doesn't transmit any surround sound format, only stereo through an optical output.

The pictures look like VHS and not all movies are available instantly.

On the plus side, Netflix has a great collection of British mysteries available and there is a fairly good selection of classic movies. There is also a very good collection of travel shows.

If you are considering buying it, I would recommend you go to the Netflix website, then look at ahat's available instantly. You can also watch any show available instantly on a PC.

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RE: Is this what your looking for? - Gmood1 15:31:39 12/09/08 (2)
Yeah..I use my PC to watch the Netflix instant downloads on my 52" LCD in the Great room. The video quality varies depending on your internet speeds. The higher your download speeds the better.
I plan on picking up one of these little boxes for my Plasma in the bedroom though. Streaming movies from my home network wireless seems like a good option. I love technology!!! ;-)

Edits: 12/09/08
- RE: Is this what your looking for? - Visitor 11:14:36 12/11/08 (1)
  The Roku unit comes with a wall wart power supply that outputs 5.0 volts @ 1.5 amps. Do you know anyone who makes a better quality power supply with these specs, sorta like the ciaudio 9v and 14v ones?
  - RE: Is this what your looking for? - Gmood1 16:49:57 12/11/08 (0)
    Right off the top of my head, I'm not certain of who would carry a better wall wart. I bought a discrete linear power supply off another audiophile, when I needed it for a piece of gear. I sold it with that same piece of gear. I believe the specs were 5.0 volts @ 1.5 amps.
    Have you tried eBay? Bolder cable modifies them..kind of expensive IMO though.
    - Bolder cable (Open in New Window)
    Edits: 12/11/08

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