Will this work with TVersity? Do I even want to use TVersity? Will the included software stream content from my PC? How well does it rewind?

Is this the one that does or does NOT work with TiVO??

Got one the last time it came up on Woot! and I LOVE it! Is this the Atari of streaming?

Anyone know if hulu or boxee is supported ?

rpguy4 wrote:Anyone know if hulu or boxee is supported ?

Hulu Plus is rumored to be supported by someone earlier in the thread, boxee I have no clue about.

ttcarter wrote:I bought one of these for my mom so she could watch Netflix instantly. The remote is so simple and uncomplicated that she was watching a movie before I got halfway through showing her how to use it! LOL

Once the box is set up and activated (which takes a while), you can browse the movies in Netflix Watch Instantly, add or remove movies from your queue, and watch them. It's wifi and the range is really good. The video quality is very good on most of the movies and I like being able to click forward and backward almost frame by frame in a movie. It's HD, but only 720p. I'm pleased to see there will be a free firmware upgrade to full HD sometime this year.

I have a Wii, an XBox 360 and a PS3 and prior to getting the Roku, I used them to watch Netflix on TV. They worked fine but I gotta say, I like the Roku remote so much that I always opt to use it. (No more finding my glasses and turning on a light to try and find the Pause button.)

Or, you could just tap A twice on your 360 controller...and you don't even have to look at it.

I'm not seeing how a flat controller is easier..just thought I'd say that.

Pull a trigger to fast forward, tap a button to pause, etc.

Simple and faster

i'm a bit clueless, are there any "kid" channels like nickelodeon or disney, and can i still watch local shows on NBC, etc?? i looked at the channel list on Roku's site and didn't see them but would LOVE to get rid of my direct tv if there was a way!! thanks!

Got the Roku HD here a couple of weeks ago, I love it. Easy set up, I'm going to get rid of all my movie channels.

Sounds like it does what is claims, but not needed for Netflix if you already stream Netflix content through your game system.

As a side note, Netflix is currently working to include subtitle features for their streaming content.

Is it possible to use this to stream music (primarily MP3 and FLAC) from a file server? I have my music collection on Windows Home Server and am looking for an inexpensive way to get it to the living room stereo.

Does anyone know if this will play DVD structure? (via Video_TS folder, for example)

Thanks!

Can't notice the product for the man-hands.

newtowoot wrote:how will this do with slower DSL at about 3Mbps?

I have one and use 3 mbps DSL. It works perfectly. It will work below 3 mbps but not as well. When you use it, Netflix checks your speed and gives you a picture quality based on that check. I found 3 mbps and above gets you the highest video quality they offer.

I use TVersity media server to stream all my movies and music to my PS3 in the living room. Will this do the same on another TV? I have many files in AVI and MPG format, and it's pretty much the only thing I want to do is stream them to the bedroom from my PC. Will this work for that?

I'm having no luck researching this myself - so here goes ... Would this work on 110/220v and stream PAL as well as NTSC?

I don't give a flying monkey poo about Netflix or any paid subscription service.

Does this play media that is on my PC?

My dvd player plays divx and mpg via disc or USB.

I am trying to justify a purchase of this. Not sure if I can.

got one of these from Roku a while back...and paid a LOT more. Great little box. I have Netflix streaming from my Wii and a Sony DVD player, and Roku is by far superior. Well worth the investment!

I'm still looking for a clear answer on why people with a PS3 should by this.

Other questions: for all the 'ease of use', setting up a wireless connection for a non-technical household isn't trivial, how easy can that part be to buy this for someone?

How available are regular cable channels from comedy central HD to Trutv HD with this?

mkentosh wrote:That woman holding the box has man hands

Or maybe it's a man with woman nails . . .

I hope she didn't pay for that french manicure.

Would a 1.0Mbps be too slow or enough to view any shows/movies?

amnewsboy wrote:Will it Roku you like a hurricane?

(And how many times has that joke been made before?)

You should lose the you .... "Will it Roku like a hurricane?"

newtowoot wrote:how will this do with slower DSL at about 3Mbps?

Better than my computer at streaming Netflix. I've had the Roku about a month and only had to wait through one pause so far instead of the one-to-three pauses per movie on my computer.

DF3 wrote:I want to be able to stream content from my Desktop PC to my big screen TV.

However, Im interested in being able to play my PC games on my big screen as opposed to just watching video content.

Will this allow me to do that?

In a word, no. This will only stream "channels" that have been programmed using Roku's API. Depending on your computer, you could do what you're asking with an HDMI cable or some other combination of AV hookups.

goodgood wrote:Wrong. All plans are the same in regards to number of devices watching Netflix streams.
The difference is the number of DVD's you can check out at the same time.

Wrong. All plans allow up to 6 devices associated with your account, but you are limited to how many simultaneous streams based on your DVD plan.

http://www.netflix.com/Help?action=2&jsEnabled=false&faqtrkid=5&p_faqid=2902&lnkctr=yas_faq&p_search_text=simultaneous

Q:Can I watch movies instantly on more than one PC or Netflix ready device?

A:Some membership plans allow you to watch simultaneously on more than one personal computer or Netflix ready device at the same time. If you are on the 1 disc out at-a-time plan, you may watch only one device at a time. If you are on the 2 discs out at-a-time plan, you may watch on up to two devices at the same time. Members on the 3 disc plan can watch on up to three devices. The maximum is four devices simultaneously, and that is available for members on the 4 or greater discs out at-a-time plans.
Please keep in mind that your account can have up to six unique authorized devices activated (associated with the account) at any given time, including personal computers and Netflix ready devices. This is due to requirements from content providers. To activate a device or see your currently activated devices, visit Your Account and click on the link to .
For example: If you are on the 1 disc plan, you can have up to six devices associated with your account, but can only watch one of them at a time. If you are on the 2 disc plan, you can have up to six devices activated, but can only watch two of them at the same time.

Many people have reported success with 2 streams on the 1-DVD plan. This was allowed by Netflix b/c in the past sometimes the clients (or servers) did not properly "release" a stream after it is watched. This caused people to see error messages after playing one stream and trying to play another. I'm not sure if that bug has been resolved. If it has, netflix could change back to 1 stream for the 1 DVD plan at any time per its Terms of Use.

soderblom wrote:I am on the fence. Can someone tell me what file types the USB will play? AVI? MPG? etc...

Read this:
http://hyperom.com/2010/08/21/dont-buy-roku-no-access-to-locally-shared-media.html

It's not a Western Digital Media Player. Apparently this thing ONLY streams internet stuff and can't do anything locally (unless you pay more for a separate Roku media server - ugh).

rpguy4 wrote:Anyone know if hulu or boxee is supported ?

No and no.

For those looking to stream offline content stored locally, check this out.

http://roksbox.wikispaces.com/

newtowoot wrote:how will this do with slower DSL at about 3Mbps?

i'd comment that i'm in the midst of some house construction that required me to drop my nice cable modem, for a cruddy DSL connection that's testing out at right below a meg, most of the time (as i live in a rural area, and am probably at the edge of the DSL solar system in my area).
...anyway...
i use my HD Roku on that REALLY CRAPPY DSL connection, and it still works. i do see some image dithering/times where resolution drops...but it's still watchable. while i wouldn't recommend running Roku at this low of a speed, it does still work...so at 3Meg, it should be fine (although, i'd check the forums to see what they say about minimums to ensure you are able to harness the full HD quality).
hope this helps?

Thank you woot! I've been researching media streamers for a while, and this will go great with the Synology NAS in my home. The XD-HR has all the features + more I wanted!

newtowoot wrote:how will this do with slower DSL at about 3Mbps?

I used it at that speed when I first got it. The Roku player gives you four dots to indicate quality. 4 dots is excellent, DVD quality, and 1 dot is poor. On 3 Megs I usually got 2 dots minimum, and more often 3-4. If you are on a wireless connection, make sure it's strong enough. If you're plugged directly into the box, you should be getting 4 or 3 at the least. I only had 2 because my wireless connection was strained with slow bandwidth. Even at two, I still watched it and was happy with the quality.
FYI: Our family ignored cable and use this box and Netflix instant watch as our only source of TV in our home and we love it.

JonPowell wrote:Would a 1.0Mbps be too slow or enough to view any shows/movies?

it will work at 1meg...but the image quality will have dropped. additionally, sometimes searches for movies might take 10-15 seconds on such a slow connection...but it is usable at 1meg.

Just a note for everyone.

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

Roku just completed accepting entries for its developer contest. The channels submitted for the contest are going to be published today. Since there were prizes of $5k involved, it is expected that there will be a decent number of new channels published today. I can't comment on the quality of channels, since I haven't seen them yet. But I'd imagine there should be at least a few good ones.

shyedam wrote:I have some MP4 movies on a hard drive, will the Roku play those file types? I also have the tech capabilities of a 3 year old so how easy is the menu to use?

I do know that my 4 year old helps himself to it. he does not need my help, he even helps Grandma figure it out when she comes over!

ttcarter wrote:Yep - this is true. I've got six on my account. And when you go over, Netflix just lists all of your devices and tells you to disable one in order to enable a different device.

Thanks for the info! We have 4 laptops and this will be my 2nd Roku... I really want to get them for all the TV's. We got a Roku on the last Woot, and it has been waaaaay more otterific than I imagined! In fact, my 5 year old is watching a Power Rangers movie right now... he has no problems operating the remote!

Not a good Woot. $10 cheaper for new on Roku.com

not sure what this is, someone help me out here.

I currently have HD cable, with full DVR, and can pause-rewind-skip-record-even start over if statred late. I has hundreds of HD movies for $3-$6 each. I can also stream and do all that with my PS3 and can have netflix with my Wii

so someone tell me where this will help me, cut cost and what it does over what I have,, pros and cons would help.. thanks wooters.. usualy know what im looking at.. but this is new to me..

wooooot on baby...

I thought the hands holding the device were man hands until I saw the long thumbnail. Jokes on you Woot!

newtowoot wrote:how will this do with slower DSL at about 3Mbps?

I've got DSL and my speed is around 1.7Mbps since I live out in the country and all my stream look otterific using the Roku. Although I'm not really able to stream my Netflix at HD quality the picture is still about DVD quality.
Overall the Roku box is otterific! I've got some of the main channels like Netflix and Pandora, but unlike the new Apple TV Roku lets you add private channels when you sign up to be a developer.

I love my Roku!

dberg919 wrote:Not a good Woot. $10 cheaper for new on Roku.com

The HD-XR is $99.99 on Roku.com.