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melligator

Roku Review

Jun 10, 2009 13:39

I'll start by saying, I won't give it back. Its limitations have revealed themselves over the last week, and even though they are irritating they are not irredeemable. In the pros column, $99 isn't throw-away money, but nor is it silly money. I think it's affordable, and considering the minimum Netflix plan to run it is only $8.99 a month, it's ( Read more... )

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dorque_wrench June 10 2009, 21:38:31 UTC

Thanks for the prompt review! I've wanted that thing since I first read about its existence. :D

somadanne June 11 2009, 02:11:55 UTC

It sounds great. How does the picture look? When I've streamed stuff from Netflix onto the laptop before it's looked pretty crappy, while Amazon On Demand looks great when downloaded. I should try again with our new superfast internet, though.

I'm also trying to hold out for a combo Blu-ray/Netflix Watch it Now compatible player.

melligator June 11 2009, 02:16:03 UTC

The picture has been absolutely fine, we have pretty big tube television - not a hi-def or anything.
I'm so far away from a HD upgrade, all the Blu-Ray etc. is just having to wait!

crackpig June 12 2009, 05:32:22 UTC

Nymphoid Barbarian in Dinosaur Hell sounds awesome! C'mon!

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