Roku Netflix Player Set-top Box Review
Summary
- Product Name: Roku Netflix Player Set-top Box
- Manufacturer: Roku
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- Review Date: July 15, 2008
- MSRP: $99.99 - $129.99
- Specifications
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Over 10,000 movies and TV episodes instantly
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No change in monthly Netflix costs and you continue to get your DVDs by mail
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Easily connects directly to your TV
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Pause, rewind or play anytime - just like a DVD
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Guaranteed to work with your TV
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Video Outputs: HDMI (audio and video), component, S-video, composite
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Audio outputs: HDMI audio, optical TOSlink, stereo analogue
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Included: Netflix Player, infrared remote control, two AAA batteries, A/V cables (composite video, stereo audio), power adapter, Getting Started guide
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30-day money back guarantee and a 1-year warranty
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Pros
- Easy to setup and use
- Inexpensive way to access thousands of movies
- No additional monthly fees for existing Netflix subscribers
Cons
- No HD content
- No 5.1 surround sound
- High percentage of 4:3 content
- Some movies have incorrect aspect ratios
Introduction
Imagine a magic box that cost only $99 and gave you access to a decent library of DVD-quality movies and TV shows anywhere, anytime and without any monthly fees. You could take it on vacation, move it from room to room, or just connect it to the biggest TV in your house and enjoy. That's the Roku Netflix player in a nutshell. Of course there are some caveats - and this certainly isn't going to be a perfect fit for everyone - but we'll tear it apart and discover who may rank this with the second coming, and who may find it completely insignificant.
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- Roku Netflix Conclusion, or "Who Will Like This Box, and Who Will Hate It"
