Does anyone know if this device will improve performance with streaming video? (Specifically asking about Hulu)
899271
The biggest slowdown to streaming video is the speed of your connection to the streaming server.The card should improve streaming a bit if you have an underpowered computer, but it is with large locally stored files that this card really shines
899272
I believe it will, it boosts processing power for 1080 playback, it plays everything I have thrown at it in my Apple TV , bluray files, mp4, mkv, just no experience with streaming Hulu , or Netflix , but I'm sure the principle is the same
899273
It should work if the service can be made to use the card. Newer versions of Flash can use this card to decode hulu streams, so yes, it should work.
899274
Since Hulu uses Flash player you will see a 5-10% increase in playback. Not significant by itself but noticeable. The biggest bang for your buck with this device is native playback with H.264 encoded files and the like. I hope that answers your question.Here's a Tom's review answer that has Hulu specific improvements. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/netbook-10-inch-performance,2751-18.html
899275
Google this: CNET tests Flash 10.1 beta 3 on Netbook with Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator (video)
899276
I havent tried it with an on line streaming service such as hulu - however i saw a significant improvement in performance in streaming hd movies from my NAS.
802812
Agree. It is slow, I would say even antique. I haven't return it, but not using it at all. Google Chromecast is much better (if talking about streaming the video from Google Play).
1683407
Streaming from where? That has more to do with bandwidth. However, if you mean the screen resolution, I have no complaints.
702330
My experience with this model was not good when it came to accessing Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. My answer to your question is yes, it will, but expect to get regularly bumped off. Roku3 is a better bet for this.
48106
Yes it does. This device is a Google TV player and lots more besides. You can download the HULU app from the Google Play store. You can also open the built in Chrome browser to get to the HULU site. Basically this device is a Barebones Linux HTPC with some built in apps.
383181
You can access you tube and a few other. Services, not Netflix or Amazon. It is terrific at playing video files from a hard drive or streamed from your base computer. You can insert a hard drive inside of it as well as plug in 2 other hard drives and a flash drive. If you want to access netflix, amazon, spot iffy, etc., your best bet is roku 3 which is the most perfect device ever made for streaming video, music, or anything. There is no competition. I have them all, trust me!
2086264
Well, I haven't been able to get it to work. I purchased it from Amazon for the particular reason to watch Prime movies and when I wrote to them about it, the answer was...Oh well! I still haven't been able to get it to work because it is not listed in their streaming device list.
1143677
I have the S570. It has the following: Music: Slacker, Pandora, and some selections of Berliner Philharmoniker, Lollapalooza Radio (Lollapalooza 2010), National Public Radio (Slacker and Pandora are the full deal). Video: Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, Hulu Plus, Qriocity Video on Demand, You Tube, blip.tv, Crackle (free movies and TV shows), then some selections of Michael Jackson, Dr. Oz tips for healthy living, Yoga for Everyone by Tara Stiles, Wired (the magazine/website), Epicurious.com, Concierge.com, Style.com, Sony Digital Cinema Concert Series, MyPlay (music videos), some clips from the movie Salt, Inside Sony Pictures "Your Backstage Pass", Ford Models, Dailymotion, Howcast.com, uStudio, GolfLink.com, Livestrong.com, eHow.com, Flixster, SingingFool, Podcasts, Videocast.com, Pongalo.com -- I haven't even looked at all of these yet. The Netflix streams really well. Some people complain because you can't search for movies on the player. You need to set them up in your queue on your computer first. Not a big deal to me - just add several in at once, so you don't have to do it that often. Amazon Video on Demand also looks great, streams well. Hulu Plus seems spotty at times. I don't think it streams as fast or reliably as the other two - for example, watching two episodes of Law and Order SVU - it will stream one flawlessly and then get about 2/3 through the next episode and suddenly totally freeze and stay that way - NEVER have had some huge glitch like that with the other two. You Tube app is AMAZING. It's your own personal music video channel. Search for your favorite group/artist and it will play one video after another. I agree with M. Campbell above, new things seem to be added, so that is actually a nice feature - always something new, although I have had this a month and still have yet to look at everything. This player has a lot on it, and the picture quality for streaming and the blu-ray player is fantastic.
804788
It really isn't what this device is designed to do. I'm not saying it can't be done--there are people who have modified this device to run Apache web servers and SQL databases. I know it can do some streaming of previously recorded material, but it isn't why I bought the device and I haven't tried it.
1575233
It does not currently have an Amazon Streaming Video application. If that is important to you then perhaps take a look at the Roku 3, or any other Roku model.
1500945
I had this tablet, and could watch some channels, but I forget which. Some channels recognise this is a tablet, and will refuse to load, others, at this point, will work. However, as I understand it, some networks are in the process of cutting off access to their feeds from android based devices. I had netflix loaded, and it worked great, and a few over the air channels also worked great. CBS, NBC, ABC, etc. Of those , I know a few worked, but a few didn't. Doing a little research, it appears Netflix & Hulu Plus are preloaded, and ready to go. Both have free trials so try them out, and decide which you prefer. I prefer Netflix as I think it offers more bang for my $8 mo. However, Hulu basic is free when using a computer or laptop.
392660
If you buy the internet adapter it should stream amazon, netflix, etc. I bought one, but it didn't work. I suggest buying a Roku instead if you want to stream. I have one, and it works extremely well.
476975
No. It just allows us to stream Hulu plus, Amazon, or other online video rental sources.
1485280
If you are mainly interested in Netflix, my vote would be to go with the Roku. I got a Linksys dma2100 and I still cannot get the vmcNetFlix plugin to work to watch Netflix through the Media Center software. Plus I was hoping to stream Hulu.com through Media Center and cannot do that either. My plan at this point is to just find an older XP tower and set it next to the TV. This way I am free to choose Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Boxee, etc. I will probably hang on to my extender to see whether there will be more options for it over the next year.
1375810
I have the same TV and it can stream Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix and Hulu by itself. Once the TV is connected to the internet either by wired connection or the wifi adapter you only have to press the internet button on the remote. A menu will pop up on the bottom of the screen and you can pick the service you want to use. I've used mine for Amazon VOD and Netflix and it works great.
1859714
Sorry, I've retired the device, and did not use Hulu. I bought the device mainly for You Tube. I use the Google Chromecast now which currently only supports You Tube and Netflix
1036937
I was able to stream to my Asus I play player and smart tv. The device was slow because the media scanner was constantly running and taking 90% of the resources. I recommend buying a synology nas instead for media and everything else. The OS is much better an the apps to stream to smart TVs and iPad/android are better. WD is not fully baked.