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[demosthenes]

Are there any netflix streaming devices that are just that? My dad loves it and I'd like to get him one for his bedroom for his birthday.

 

[Drkirby]

I don't think so.

 

[bucknuticus]

http://www.roku.com/netflixplayer/

 

[entremet]

Are there any netflix streaming devices that are just that? My dad loves it and I'd like to get him one for his bedroom for his birthday.

The New Apple TVs, Roku, Boxee. None of these are Netflix only though.

 

[RevDM]

Now adays you can get a BD player that's Netflix ready.

 

[Menelaus]

Playstation 3

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Now adays you can get a BD player that's Netflix ready.

aren't some of the BluRay netflix interfaces garbage? ROKU might be the best bet if NetFlix is the primary use.

 

[Fusebox]

Netflix is slick on Apple TV 2.

 

[Escape Goat]

believe they call it a Wii

 

[bucknuticus]

It's funny I was kind of looking for something to put up in my room to stream netlfix. While at the store today I saw a 26 inch LED with built in wifi to stream netlfix, so I bought it to replace my old tube TV in my room.

 

[RevDM]

aren't some of the BluRay netflix interfaces garbage? ROKU might be the best bet if NetFlix is the primary use.

I helped my gf's dad set up his home theater. Got him a Sony BD player and the UI is the XMB, very similar to ps3.

 

[sfedai0]

What devices dont offer Netflix these days? My laptop, PS3, BD player, and TV all stream.

 

[AbsoluteZero]

believe they call it a Wii

This isn't actually a bad idea. If he's a oldie gamer he can get that use out of it as well.

 

[Vanillalite]

No netflix only.... your probably looking at around $100 for the cheaper streaming boxes...

you didn't say what your price range is.... or when his b-day is....

 

[bucknuticus]

No netflix only.... your probably looking at around $100 for the cheaper streaming boxes...

you didn't say what your price range is.... or when his b-day is....

Rokus are only like $60 or so.

 

[Vanillalite]

Rokus are only like $60 or so.

That's true. The entry level Roku is $59.99, but like Apple TV it only does 720p. Not sure how much his dad would care though.

 

[Houston3000]

Roku... definitely

Install the Hulu Plus channel for extra awesomeness if you have a subscription to that.

 

[RBH]

http://i.imgur.com/UCEvu.png


I'd go with Roku. The model that you choose just depends on your price range and what kind of options your dad would like.

 

[6.8]

Grab an old pc. Put win xp on it. Netflix streaaaameerrrrrr.

 

[R2D4]

Roku. Lulz at these other ridiculous suggestions.

 

[outunderthestars]

Roku is easy to setup, easy to use, and inexpensive. I love mine.

 

[Vilix]

What devices dont offer Netflix these days? My laptop, PS3, BD player, and TV all stream.

Yepperz. I'm streaming Netflix on my 360 and/or my iPhone. A lot of electronic devices that can connect to the internet have access to a Netflix app.

 

[SpacedCadette]

Just going to echo the Roku recommendations. A friend of mine has it and they don't even bother with cable anymore. Pretty slick device if you're already using Netflix, Hulu, etc....

 

[gohepcat]

Roku.

end of discussion.

 

[ChoklitReign]

Holy crap, I so want a Roku now. What a great selection. My Samsung BDP's apps suck ass hard. I can make bulletpoints to show how bad they are.

1. They all are incapable of displaying movement so it takes years to browse a horizontal Netflix queue.
2. Netflix's buffering is incredibly slow compared to Xbox.
3. Pandora has frequent issues where it freezes or plays music with a blank interface. Both require rebooting.
4. YouTube is barebones and any search or category is locked to twenty videos.

I'm still wondering whether Hulu Plus or Amazon Video are worth subscribing. These are shows I regularly watch that aren't on Netflix

Cartoon Network: Aqua Teen Hunger Force
FX: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia; Louie; Wilfred
PBS: Frontline; Nova
TNT: Falling Skies
Science Channel: Through The Wormhole

 

[demosthenes]

That's true. The entry level Roku is $59.99, but like Apple TV it only does 720p. Not sure how much his dad would care though.

TV in the bedroom is 720p only so I think that's my best bet. Anyone use Roku? How is it?

edit: I see there is some above. Anyone have any input on the wifi connection?

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Holy crap, I so want a Roku now. What a great selection. My Samsung BDP's apps suck ass hard. I can make bulletpoints to show how bad they are.

1. They all are incapable of displaying movement so it takes years to browse a horizontal Netflix queue.
2. Netflix's buffering is incredibly slow compared to Xbox.
3. Pandora has frequent issues where it freezes or plays music with a blank interface. Both require rebooting.
4. YouTube is barebones and any search or category is locked to twenty videos.

I'm still wondering whether Hulu Plus or Amazon Video are worth subscribing. These are shows I regularly watch that aren't on Netflix

Cartoon Network: Aqua Teen Hunger Force
FX: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia; Louie; Wilfred
PBS: Frontline; Nova
TNT: Falling Skies
Science Channel: Through The Wormhole

My samsung bdp's Netflix app only shows my instant queue which blows chunks. That, and it has an app for blockbuster which is just insane.

 

[blame space]

my question is why the hell can't i watch in HD on my computer?

 

[Raistlin]

believe they call it a Wii

fucking LOL

 

[ChoklitReign]

My samsung bdp's Netflix app only shows my instant queue which blows chunks. That, and it has an app for blockbuster which is just insane.

LOL, I think I have the same model. I checked Hulu and now their selection is really good. Most of my shows are on it.

 

[markatisu]

TV in the bedroom is 720p only so I think that's my best bet. Anyone use Roku? How is it?

edit: I see there is some above. Anyone have any input on the wifi connection?

What do you want to know, my in laws have been using Roku via Wifi for the past 3 years without issue.

The older models you can force it to use a selected bandwidth level which is awesome for slower connections

Amazon and Hulu+ also run great

 

[Bentendo]

I know everyone else suggested it, but the Roku is really a magical piece of hardware that also has Hulu Plus.

 

[Mineshaft_Gap]

Sort of off topic but...

I walked into my local Blockbuster (yes, they're still open). It's like they're TRYING to go out of business.

$3 for 1 day rentals of new movies.

 

[gdt]

I want to order a basic one for my sister's b-day, but it's out of stock :/. She's 8, so any more than the basic would be a waste of money.

I'll just get her some bullshit, and wait till it's back in stock.

 

[RBH]

New Roku players spotted:

It hasn't even been a year since Roku last updated its line of streaming media players -- but nine months is a long time in the gadget world. So it was pleasant, though not entirely surprising, to spot a trio of new devices from the IPTV pioneer sauntering through the FCC bearing the model numbers 3000X, 3050X, and 3100X. Eventually the three boxes will likely be sold as the Roku 2 HD, XD, and XS respectively. We'll have to wait to see if there's anything new on the software side, but we can tell you there have been a host of hardware changes, even if they don't amount to a major upgrade.

First off, the new models are more rounded and much smaller than their predecessors. Judging by the label affixed to the underside -- which we know is 44.65mm x 44.65mm (about 1.7 inches) -- the latest Rokus are about the size of an Apple TV, and perhaps a bit smaller. Inside that tiny case is a new Broadcom 2835 SOC, an 802.11n radio, a MicroSD slot, Bluetooth, and (most exciting) a reset button -- no more unplugging when Hulu freezes up. Oddly, only the XS retains the Ethernet jack, though the top of the line model ditches support for dual-band WiFi. The primary difference between the HD and XD models still appears to be the latter's ability to push out 1080p video, while the XS adds a USB port and gets a spiffy new RF remote, which we're hoping takes a cue from the Boxee clicker. While you impatiently await important information, like pricing and release date, check out the comparison chart after the break.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/roku-2-line-passes-through-the-fcc-with-modest-hardware-updates/

 

[sn00zer]

ROKU BOX...my parents are in their mid 50s and have a strong aversion to technology, roku is really easy to use (only 6 button controller 4 of them being arrows) and it does netflix really well