Comments on: Streaming Netflix http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:43:10 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Zach http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-19923 Zach Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:51:42 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-19923 We hooked up an old Windows PC to the living room TV...now not only can we stream netflix, but we can also get access to Hulu, Joost, and any of the networks that post their shows for free. No cable saves >$50/month... :) -Zach We hooked up an old Windows PC to the living room TV…now not only can we stream netflix, but we can also get access to Hulu, Joost, and any of the networks that post their shows for free.

No cable saves >$50/month… :)

-Zach

]]> By: kalavinka http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-19387 kalavinka Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:58:58 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-19387 Are the DVD bonus features available? or as another user hinted at, able to turn on subtitles for foreign films? This box is intriguing for those of us who do dig older movies and b-movies, not on a PC (streaming on your computer is not supported for Mac), or who are not into video games...but if I can't view the special features or turn on subtitles then it's going to really limit my choices because I tend to watch those things. Are the DVD bonus features available? or as another user hinted at, able to turn on subtitles for foreign films?

This box is intriguing for those of us who do dig older movies and b-movies, not on a PC (streaming on your computer is not supported for Mac), or who are not into video games…but if I can’t view the special features or turn on subtitles then it’s going to really limit my choices because I tend to watch those things.

]]> By: Kimberly http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18826 Kimberly Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:04:47 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18826 Save your $$$. Use an S video cable and an audio cable on a laptop or desk top that is close to the TV. We put our laptop on the coffee table, hook it up to the TV, and play Netflix on demand right on our TV. We didn't spend a red cent. It's decent quality. It's not DVD, but it's still fine. Save your $$$. Use an S video cable and an audio cable on a laptop or desk top that is close to the TV. We put our laptop on the coffee table, hook it up to the TV, and play Netflix on demand right on our TV. We didn’t spend a red cent. It’s decent quality. It’s not DVD, but it’s still fine.

]]> By: Me http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18816 Me Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:21:37 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18816 I wouldn't bother. I have a laptop that I can use to 'Watch Instantly' via Netflix.com, plus I get my disc(s), plus I have an XBox 360, which will soon allow streaming and Watch Now via Netflix. I wouldn’t bother. I have a laptop that I can use to ‘Watch Instantly’ via Netflix.com, plus I get my disc(s), plus I have an XBox 360, which will soon allow streaming and Watch Now via Netflix.

]]> By: Dawn http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18751 Dawn Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:21:48 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18751 I love my ROKU box. We've watched a bunch of TV shows (Heroes, Coupling, etc...) without having to wait for the DVDs. We can also watch old movies and there are some exercise videos available. Although, I am not sure we qualify for "unclutterer" status. We have (starting from the top) a ROKU box, TV, VCR, DVD player, and a DVR. I love my ROKU box. We’ve watched a bunch of TV shows (Heroes, Coupling, etc…) without having to wait for the DVDs. We can also watch old movies and there are some exercise videos available.

Although, I am not sure we qualify for “unclutterer” status. We have (starting from the top) a ROKU box, TV, VCR, DVD player, and a DVR.

]]> By: Paula G http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18640 Paula G Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:01:11 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18640 We get the streaming on our computer, and send it to our 27" tv. It isn't the greatest resolution, but for a lot of what we watch, it doesn't matter. And it is fun to watch the kids watch old tv shows I watched at their ages! We get the streaming on our computer, and send it to our 27″ tv. It isn’t the greatest resolution, but for a lot of what we watch, it doesn’t matter. And it is fun to watch the kids watch old tv shows I watched at their ages!

]]> By: BriAnna http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18608 BriAnna Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:58:30 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18608 Mer: It will be part of XBOX live. You won't need different physical machine, though all of the 360 menus will be updated at the same time. Mer:

It will be part of XBOX live. You won’t need different physical machine, though all of the 360 menus will be updated at the same time.

]]> By: verily http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18603 verily Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:14:06 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18603 The LG player intrigues me because I would like to upgrade to a blu-ray DVD player soon. I like the idea of the Roku player and I think that $99 for such convenience is a fair price, but I really don't need one more box in my entertainment center. Perhaps when I am ready to dump the VCR (for all those obscure videos not on DVD), I will replace it with a Netflix type box. The LG player intrigues me because I would like to upgrade to a blu-ray DVD player soon. I like the idea of the Roku player and I think that $99 for such convenience is a fair price, but I really don’t need one more box in my entertainment center. Perhaps when I am ready to dump the VCR (for all those obscure videos not on DVD), I will replace it with a Netflix type box.

]]> By: timgray http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18600 timgray Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:28:49 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18600 I have tried this item, and returned it. Video quality is far less than DVD. It looks good on a small 19" tv. but on a 42" HD it looks horrid. we bought a AppleTV and are incredibly pleased. I can rent HD movies, watch my movies and video that is on the computer (you cant do this with the ROKU box) and the video looks fantastic. Plus I get to watch all kinds of free content from the podcasts on itunes. I have tried this item, and returned it. Video quality is far less than DVD. It looks good on a small 19″ tv. but on a 42″ HD it looks horrid.

we bought a AppleTV and are incredibly pleased. I can rent HD movies, watch my movies and video that is on the computer (you cant do this with the ROKU box) and the video looks fantastic. Plus I get to watch all kinds of free content from the podcasts on itunes.

]]> By: Charles http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18592 Charles Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:36:56 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18592 I'm going to ditto on the Xbox 360. IMHO, its more useful than even something like Apple TV, without quite going the route of something like a dedicated HTPC. It supports most of the big file formats and it's also capable of being a media center extender if you use a compatible version of windows. I've found that I almost use the thing more for streaming content than I do for gaming. I’m going to ditto on the Xbox 360. IMHO, its more useful than even something like Apple TV, without quite going the route of something like a dedicated HTPC. It supports most of the big file formats and it’s also capable of being a media center extender if you use a compatible version of windows. I’ve found that I almost use the thing more for streaming content than I do for gaming.

]]> By: James http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18587 James Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:16:24 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18587 I grabbed one of the Netflix Players a few weeks back, and I LOVE IT! It's still a novelty, but I've watched a ton of TV Shows (DVD Sets), and the brilliant thing is that you watch them all without having to wait for the next disc to arrive. Set up was amazingly simple, and the operation is very basic (in fact, it's nice to have a remote that just does what you want it to do). There is no limit on the number of hours you can watch, you just have to go to your Netflix page and add the movies or shows you want to watch through the website. You can rate and remove the shows directly from the TV (box). One of the reasons that I went the "early adopter" route was the way this box was developed: simple design, Netflix engineer involvement in creation, and simple operation ... oh and the price :-) Highly recommended! I grabbed one of the Netflix Players a few weeks back, and I LOVE IT! It’s still a novelty, but I’ve watched a ton of TV Shows (DVD Sets), and the brilliant thing is that you watch them all without having to wait for the next disc to arrive. Set up was amazingly simple, and the operation is very basic (in fact, it’s nice to have a remote that just does what you want it to do). There is no limit on the number of hours you can watch, you just have to go to your Netflix page and add the movies or shows you want to watch through the website. You can rate and remove the shows directly from the TV (box). One of the reasons that I went the “early adopter” route was the way this box was developed: simple design, Netflix engineer involvement in creation, and simple operation … oh and the price :-)

Highly recommended!

]]> By: Mer http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18582 Mer Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:58:38 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18582 Do you have to swap your existing XBox 360 for a newer box to get the Netflix streaming (for HD)? Do you have to swap your existing XBox 360 for a newer box to get the Netflix streaming (for HD)?

]]> By: Mack http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18581 Mack Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:32:17 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18581 Matt - my mother is on the 1 DVD at a time plan ($8.99/month I believe). She gets unlimited streaming movies. She gets the newest releases on DVD. The streaming movies are just a supplement for her, with the only additional charge being the price of the Roku box. There are a lot of TV show seasons on there too. It's been the best $99 gift I've ever bought her. Matt – my mother is on the 1 DVD at a time plan ($8.99/month I believe). She gets unlimited streaming movies.

She gets the newest releases on DVD. The streaming movies are just a supplement for her, with the only additional charge being the price of the Roku box. There are a lot of TV show seasons on there too. It’s been the best $99 gift I’ve ever bought her.

]]> By: Fit Bottomed Girls http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18575 Fit Bottomed Girls Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:48:07 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18575 I'm addcited to Netflix, but not exactly on the cutting edge of technology. I'll probably wait to see how this all shakes down before investing. :) I’m addcited to Netflix, but not exactly on the cutting edge of technology. I’ll probably wait to see how this all shakes down before investing. :)

]]> By: Monique in TX http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18573 Monique in TX Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:26:00 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18573 It all sounds good--except for the LG part. Our experience with LG electronics (DVD-R) has been a nightmare of bad product, terrible service, lies, and wasted money. Be sure to check a lot of product reviews before you buy anything from them. I hate to slam them in a public forum--no, wait. I don't--they didn't uphold their warranty, and their product was a piece of junk. I'm left with the worst sort of clutter--a useless device that is good for nothing but the landfill since it can't be recycled locally. Caveat emptor big time, y'all. It all sounds good–except for the LG part. Our experience with LG electronics (DVD-R) has been a nightmare of bad product, terrible service, lies, and wasted money. Be sure to check a lot of product reviews before you buy anything from them. I hate to slam them in a public forum–no, wait. I don’t–they didn’t uphold their warranty, and their product was a piece of junk. I’m left with the worst sort of clutter–a useless device that is good for nothing but the landfill since it can’t be recycled locally. Caveat emptor big time, y’all.

]]> By: Michael http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18562 Michael Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:56:51 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18562 I'm looking forward to the XBOX360 being able to do the instant viewing feature of Netflix. Supposed to be available this Fall with the upcoming update. No need for a Roku box. I’m looking forward to the XBOX360 being able to do the instant viewing feature of Netflix.

Supposed to be available this Fall with the upcoming update. No need for a Roku box.

]]> By: Sheri http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18556 Sheri Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:23:34 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18556 I have been using this feature for three months now and I love it! I find the quality is excellent as long as the wireless connection is positioned properly. My Netflix queue is always right at 500 so I appreciate that even 60 of them are available immediately! The Roku box was a cinch to connect and this prompted me to get my wireless router. It is a hit in this household!! I have been using this feature for three months now and I love it! I find the quality is excellent as long as the wireless connection is positioned properly. My Netflix queue is always right at 500 so I appreciate that even 60 of them are available immediately! The Roku box was a cinch to connect and this prompted me to get my wireless router. It is a hit in this household!!

]]> By: cdelphine http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18539 cdelphine Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:24:54 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18539 Are you able to access the dvd menu? I use the watch instantly feature on netflix sometimes and if you can access the dvd menu I haven't figured out how. It's a problem when I try to watch foreign films. Are you able to access the dvd menu? I use the watch instantly feature on netflix sometimes and if you can access the dvd menu I haven’t figured out how. It’s a problem when I try to watch foreign films.

]]> By: Matt http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18538 Matt Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:09:36 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18538 Matt - You were right inside my head from the beginning of this post. I've been waiting for their selection to increase, also. 12k sounds like a lot, but a lot of that is filler; old movies, b movies, etc. I've also been struggling with whether to buy a Netflix-enabled Blu-ray player or a PS3. The only thing I know is that I won't buy a player that ONLY plays movies, especially when you consider that the PS3, for example, costs only slightly more than the Costco price I have found on BR players. Matt – You were right inside my head from the beginning of this post. I’ve been waiting for their selection to increase, also. 12k sounds like a lot, but a lot of that is filler; old movies, b movies, etc.

I’ve also been struggling with whether to buy a Netflix-enabled Blu-ray player or a PS3. The only thing I know is that I won’t buy a player that ONLY plays movies, especially when you consider that the PS3, for example, costs only slightly more than the Costco price I have found on BR players.

]]> By: Matt http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/streaming-netflix/comment-page-1/#comment-18535 Matt Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:06:31 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1953#comment-18535 Rue, yes, you are still entitled to receive discs if you have one of these streaming boxes. In addition to your monthly disc allotment, your account provides access to a number of hours of streaming video (through a device to your TV or to your computer, which I sometimes use) equal to the number of dollars you spend on Netflix each month. So, if you have an $18/month plan, you get to watch 18 hours of streaming video each month in addition to the discs you still get in the mail. Rue, yes, you are still entitled to receive discs if you have one of these streaming boxes. In addition to your monthly disc allotment, your account provides access to a number of hours of streaming video (through a device to your TV or to your computer, which I sometimes use) equal to the number of dollars you spend on Netflix each month. So, if you have an $18/month plan, you get to watch 18 hours of streaming video each month in addition to the discs you still get in the mail.

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