Topic: Awaiting the Roku NetFlix Player (Read 1784 times)

Mordred478 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:50:27 AM »

So, after all, I decided to give NetFlix one more try, seeing as they have a free trial membership and all. I had no idea they'd gotten their technology to the point that for those videos that are available for immediate viewing, you ain't not gotta download them or nothin'; they just appear right away in your browser and you can start watching. Pretty cool, though there are reasons I'd also like the option to download them so I could play them in the player of my choice.

And the fact is, to continue my discussion of all things video becoming digital, freeing us from the need for physical media like DVDs, obviously, if the vid is on a DVD it has been made digital, so what it really comes down to is rights. Talk about a hornets' nest, can you imagine how many parties--individuals, companies, unions--are involved in this fray? No wonder it is taking years. On the one hand, it's only to be expected that each party wants as much control over their turf as possible, and to make sure they get paid for their work. That I can understand. But there is so much other sleaze, corruption and bullshit involved, not to mention the fact that even as these negotiations have gone on, technology has and will continue to evolve, making new means of delivery possible, sending the respective parties back to the negotiating table yet again. It's a wonder anything is available for download.

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slipstream · « **Reply #31 on:** January 24, 2010, 12:07:23 AM »

This is just for you Mordred.

MV · « **Reply #32 on:** March 10, 2010, 03:32:43 AM »

Quote from: MV on January 03, 2010, 03:47:51 AM

oh, and by the way... regarding my earlier recommendation of a site where you can watch fox news channel streaming, here's another fox news channel stream:
http://www.tvpc.com/Channel.php?ChannelID=1520
i find this to be of better audio/video quality than my earlier recommendation, and far more reliable.
let's see how long THIS lasts. rupert murdoch would shit himself if he were to read this thread.

and since all of the aforementioned online streams of fox news channel have been killed by... drumroll... fox news... i suggest you click here instead.

while the video quality on this new stream stinks and requires the realaudio plugin (hello, 1997), it's at least there. i never watch fox news channel for the video, anyway. audio is all that's of any real importance, and the audio on this stream is fine.

if you don't have the realaudio plugin (about 99% of you) and you don't want to have to install the realaudio player to get it, you can install realalternative player by clicking here.

MV · « **Reply #33 on:** March 16, 2010, 12:22:12 PM »

Quote from: MV on March 10, 2010, 03:32:43 AM

and since all of the aforementioned online streams of fox news channel have been killed by... drumroll... fox news... i suggest you click here instead.

well, then. now THIS one is dead too. funny how a tv network doesn't want you to actually be able to WATCH the network.

i guess rupert murdoch doesn't have enough money. i've got to go out and pay for 75 cable tv channels so i can have access to ONE channel that i actually want to watch.

slipstream · « **Reply #34 on:** March 22, 2010, 01:33:36 PM »

yeah, and it isn't like people are not exposed to their advertising. Oh well, another one will pop up.

slipstream · « **Reply #35 on:** March 27, 2010, 08:26:33 AM »

Some hackers recently found evidence that the addition of Netflix for the WDTV Live is in the works. In a pre release firmware some folders were found with 'netflix' in the title.

Blockbuster is trying to survive: http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/24/news/companies/blockbuster/

Long live Netflix!!

MV · « **Reply #36 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:46:24 PM »

Quote from: slipstream on March 27, 2010, 08:26:33 AM

Some hackers recently found evidence that the addition of Netflix for the WDTV Live is in the works. In a pre release firmware some folders were found with 'netflix' in the title.

Blockbuster is trying to survive: http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/24/news/companies/blockbuster/

Long live Netflix!!

yikes. i guess i'm going to have to sell my roku. the ONLY thing we use it for is netflix. roku would have been smart to implement the features of the wdtv live into their box as so many have wished/hoped for so long.

MV · « **Reply #37 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:47:17 PM »

oh, and if anybody finds a place streaming the fox news channel online, please let me know. i refuse to pay for an upgraded cable package.

slipstream · « **Reply #38 on:** June 11, 2010, 05:50:57 PM »

I am not happy with Western Digital. Out of the blue they release a new media player called 'WD TV Live Plus'. What is the Plus all about? Netflix. Having bought my WD TV Live just before the end of last year. I think I should get some kind of consideration for a Plus, a discount perhaps. So, instead of punting out another $120 dollars to Western Digital I went ahead and bought a Roku for $99.

MV · « **Reply #39 on:** June 14, 2010, 03:20:21 PM »

Quote from: slipstream on June 11, 2010, 05:50:57 PM

I am not happy with Western Digital. Out of the blue they release a new media player called 'WD TV Live Plus'. What is the Plus all about? Netflix. Having bought my WD TV Live just before the end of last year. I think I should get some kind of consideration for a Plus, a discount perhaps. So, instead of punting out another $120 dollars to Western Digital I went ahead and bought a Roku for $99.

TV Live Plus??? WHA WHA WHAT?

!!!??? that makes NO sense considering the currently available TV Live is ENTIRELY capable of streaming netflix. this is bullshit.

MV · « **Reply #40 on:** June 14, 2010, 03:21:48 PM »

btw, slipstream... make sure you upgrade your roku to the new firmware. it allows you to add movies to your instant queue via the player rather than having to do so from a computer. also, the new interface is snappier and flashier. a 100% improvement. if it tells you no firmware update is available, try again and it should allow you to finally snatch the new FW.

slipstream · « **Reply #41 on:** June 19, 2010, 11:08:04 PM »

The Roku box is a great product. The Netflix interface is very enjoyable to look through. The software is solid, and the interface as a whole very nice. The other available content is worth while as well. I am really glad I bought the Roku.

The Roku working in tandem with the WD TV Live all anyone needs for entertainment!!!

MV · « **Reply #42 on:** June 20, 2010, 01:42:39 AM »

Quote from: slipstream on June 19, 2010, 11:08:04 PM

The Roku working in tandem with the WD TV Live all anyone needs for entertainment!!!

agreed. haven't watched cable in months.

slipstream · « **Reply #43 on:** June 25, 2010, 05:28:23 PM »

Does anyone else on this forum have a Roku?

puddintame · « **Reply #44 on:** June 26, 2010, 12:54:39 AM »

Quote from: slipstream on June 25, 2010, 05:28:23 PM

Does anyone else on this forum have a Roku?

Oh gosh. Oh good Lord. Do I need one? Someone please help me!

MV · « **Reply #45 on:** June 26, 2010, 02:06:42 PM »

Quote from: puddintame on June 26, 2010, 12:54:39 AM

Oh gosh. Oh good Lord. Do I need one? Someone please help me!

yes, you do.

puddintame · « **Reply #46 on:** June 26, 2010, 10:51:44 PM »

Hum. Well, if it is any more technically complicated than my 1986 Sony TV, I probably wouldn't be able to figure out how to use it.

My grandson puts my telephone numbers in my cell phone and my son puts the police frequency in my Bear Cat scanner. You guys are really lucky that I can almost use this PC at all!

MV · « **Reply #47 on:** June 27, 2010, 01:56:47 AM »

Quote from: puddintame on June 26, 2010, 10:51:44 PM

Hum. Well, if it is any more technically complicated than my 1986 Sony TV, I probably wouldn't be able to figure out how to use it.

My grandson puts my telephone numbers in my cell phone and my son puts the police frequency in my Bear Cat scanner. You guys are really lucky that I can almost use this PC at all!

the roku is quite brainless. you'd like it.

puddintame · « **Reply #48 on:** June 27, 2010, 06:18:11 AM »

Quote from: MV on June 27, 2010, 01:56:47 AM

the roku is quite brainless. you'd like it.

Ha ha. Okay. I will give it some brainless consideration.

slipstream · « **Reply #49 on:** July 02, 2010, 06:49:26 PM »

Sooner or later almost all people in the usa will have a Netflix ready device.

MV · « **Reply #50 on:** July 04, 2010, 06:42:23 AM »

Quote from: slipstream on July 02, 2010, 06:49:26 PM

Sooner or later almost all people in the usa will have a Netflix ready device.

i think you're right. they're putting netflix streaming in everything from bluray players to toothbrushes.

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