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Netflix and Roku

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Ok so netflix got me thru last summer's reruns, no hockey and sweltering heat. Then I dropped it because we weren't watching it. Wife wanted to see something supposedly on Netflix on another TV in the house. Got a Roku with HDMI out and ethernet in. Her show was not on Netflix, no surprise. So I watched a couple episodes of RESCUE ME. The PQ sucked, worse than thru a Panny BD player with streaming. I took the Roku back and dropped Netflix once again and ordered a bunch of Blu-ray discs of all the TV episodes and seasons we/she missed. Much better PQ than Netflix streaming. Can't believe people pay to watch it. Must be for the kiddies.

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RE: Netflix and Roku - Pro Sound Guy 06:29:50 06/20/12 (0)
Here is something a lot of cable subscribers are not aware of.

There is a technology called docsis 3.0

This increases your current cable internet download speeds in a big way.

Charter cable has docsis 3.0 technology and you have to check with your cable company to see if they have docsis 3.0 technology

You also need to purchase a Motorola Surfboard Docsis 3.0 cable modem.

If you want to learn about the technology simply look on the net

Netflix auto senses your net speed and adjusts video accordingly
to your speed.

Also, streaming wireless is bs so dont even bother with that.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOCSIS (Open in New Window)
PQ varies quite a bit based on your internet speed - mbnx01 21:00:11 06/18/12 (1)
On a good night my PQ for streaming to very close to dvd quality.

I still prefer blu-rays, though. :)

Go to speedtest.net and see if you're getting 15-20 MBPS download speeds.

"Lock up when you're done and don't touch the piano."
-Dr. Greg House
- RE: PQ varies quite a bit based on your internet speed - pbarach 14:05:18 06/19/12 (0)
  Yes, test out your internet throughput. If you are getting internet service via DSL, you will never have enough throughput to get a hi-def picture. I am getting MUCH better than DVD picture quality on Netflix HD material over a Roku XS that is connected via ethernet to my cable modem/router; typical throughout ranges from 12-15 Mbps download.

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