Comments on: How to Ditch Your Cable with Netflix and the Roku http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/ Computer Science meets Social Science Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:10:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Android-Powered Gaming Console EVO 2 Will Bring Mobile Games to Your Television | SiliconANGLE http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-44708 Android-Powered Gaming Console EVO 2 Will Bring Mobile Games to Your Television | SiliconANGLE Fri, 27 May 2011 18:13:41 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-44708 [...] Another interesting angle for devices like this is the fact that the console runs Android 2.2 and it’s designed to be aware of other mobile Android devices nearby along with being Wi-Fi capable. It’s basically a set-top box with delusions of gaming grandeur at this point that wants to bridge the gap between mobile and console. The specs boast high connectivity between smartphones and tablets and the ability to stream media from in-home PCs. That puts its squarely in competition with devices like Boxee and Roku. [...] [...] Another interesting angle for devices like this is the fact that the console runs Android 2.2 and it’s designed to be aware of other mobile Android devices nearby along with being Wi-Fi capable. It’s basically a set-top box with delusions of gaming grandeur at this point that wants to bridge the gap between mobile and console. The specs boast high connectivity between smartphones and tablets and the ability to stream media from in-home PCs. That puts its squarely in competition with devices like Boxee and Roku. [...]

]]> By: SiliconANGLE — Blog — How To: Save Up To $600 a Month on Cable and Mobile Costs http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-12080 SiliconANGLE — Blog — How To: Save Up To $600 a Month on Cable and Mobile Costs Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:43:24 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-12080 [...] get xBox Live and Netflix, which give you access to thousands of movies and TV shows, as Art Fewell discussed recently. Adding a Windows box to your home network next to your TV set adds an additional level of [...] [...] get xBox Live and Netflix, which give you access to thousands of movies and TV shows, as Art Fewell discussed recently. Adding a Windows box to your home network next to your TV set adds an additional level of [...]

]]> By: Mary Wallace http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-11475 Mary Wallace Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:09:33 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-11475 Perfect timing! Thanks fit thus concise, easy to understand article. I'm moving and dropped Comcast's Premium account because we never get the value of what we've paid. I've had a Netflix account for years, to access obscure documentaries, so Netflix and XBox on 2 TVs and Roku on the third should be lower cost, more viewing pleasure for us. Perfect timing! Thanks fit thus concise, easy to understand article. I’m moving and dropped Comcast’s Premium account because we never get the value of what we’ve paid. I’ve had a Netflix account for years, to access obscure documentaries, so Netflix and XBox on 2 TVs and Roku on the third should be lower cost, more viewing pleasure for us.

]]> By: Art Fewell http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-10856 Art Fewell Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:56:42 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-10856 I should have mentioned that much of the reason why I went with the Roku is because I do not have (or want) an XBOX or PS3. It is a great option for non gamers, but may not be as attractive if you have a gaming console. I should have mentioned that much of the reason why I went with the Roku is because I do not have (or want) an XBOX or PS3. It is a great option for non gamers, but may not be as attractive if you have a gaming console.

]]> By: markhopkins http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-10849 markhopkins Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:49:36 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-10849 We opted out of the Netflix Roku option and went with an Xbox 360... all the entertainment options, plus you can play games on it. Has Zune + Windows Media Center, which allows me to play any media on my computer or home network at all. We opted out of the Netflix Roku option and went with an Xbox 360… all the entertainment options, plus you can play games on it. Has Zune + Windows Media Center, which allows me to play any media on my computer or home network at all.

]]> By: Art Fewell http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-10827 Art Fewell Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:01:04 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-10827 Roku recently signed up with mlb.com, but I think there are additional fees. Other than that No Live sports or broadcast news right now, although Roku is expanding their options. Roku is not the most robust option, but it is a really good and inexpensive option for some. There are a ton of online services that no single platform other than a PC can host, so a media center type pc in the living room will be the most robust option for some time to come. Roku recently signed up with mlb.com, but I think there are additional fees. Other than that No Live sports or broadcast news right now, although Roku is expanding their options. Roku is not the most robust option, but it is a really good and inexpensive option for some. There are a ton of online services that no single platform other than a PC can host, so a media center type pc in the living room will be the most robust option for some time to come.

]]> By: Jeff Frick http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-10826 Jeff Frick Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:53:05 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-10826 What about live sports? Is it more economical to get them live, online? What about live sports? Is it more economical to get them live, online?

]]> By: jeff Nolan http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-10811 jeff Nolan Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:11:18 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-10811 The Roku is a good option but for another $50 you can get a samsung Bluray player that has Netflix, YouTube, Blockbuster, and Pandora streaming... plus you can play, obviously, bluray discs. I am having a really good experience with mine but in talking with other people I have learned that a wired ethernet connection is definitely more reliable than a wireless hookup (which you can achieve with a Samsung plugin module in my case). I have yet to encounter a buffering issue and movie startup is pretty quick as well. Lastly, even with a good signal it's unlikely that you will get HD quality streaming but just the other day I noticed that I pegged the bars and was getting HD quality so it is possible. At any rate, I'm really happy with these streaming services. The Roku is a good option but for another $50 you can get a samsung Bluray player that has Netflix, YouTube, Blockbuster, and Pandora streaming… plus you can play, obviously, bluray discs.

I am having a really good experience with mine but in talking with other people I have learned that a wired ethernet connection is definitely more reliable than a wireless hookup (which you can achieve with a Samsung plugin module in my case). I have yet to encounter a buffering issue and movie startup is pretty quick as well.

Lastly, even with a good signal it’s unlikely that you will get HD quality streaming but just the other day I noticed that I pegged the bars and was getting HD quality so it is possible. At any rate, I’m really happy with these streaming services.

]]> By: Art Fewell http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-10710 Art Fewell Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:17:13 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-10710 Yes, I believe that wireless is standard on all of the Roku Models. Roku has a very well done user interface that makes it as easy to hook up to the wireless network as any other device I have used. I have my cable modem and wireless router in my den, and the Roku box is on the entertainment center in my living room and it works perfectly. Yes, I believe that wireless is standard on all of the Roku Models. Roku has a very well done user interface that makes it as easy to hook up to the wireless network as any other device I have used. I have my cable modem and wireless router in my den, and the Roku box is on the entertainment center in my living room and it works perfectly.

]]> By: Mark Rizzn Hopkins http://siliconangle.com/blog/2009/12/30/how-to-ditch-your-cable-with-netflix-and-the-roku/comment-page-1/#comment-10701 Mark Rizzn Hopkins Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:31:26 +0000 http://siliconangle.com/?p=11531#comment-10701 There is a way on the newer units, if memory serves, to connect to the network wirelessly (correct me if I'm wrong, Art). There is a way on the newer units, if memory serves, to connect to the network wirelessly (correct me if I’m wrong, Art).

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