Is this a good choice for streaming netflix, etc.?
937079
Not a good choice for me. This item stopped working after two months of use. When it did work, it was great. I don't know why it failed. I don't use a router anymore. I have my computer hooked up directly to the modem. Expensive item that failed after too short time of use.
774126
Probably not, given your viewing preference. But keep an eye out for the Hulu paid service, which should be coming out any day now. It might be the closest thing to replacing TV, with quick additions of now-playing TV shows - and they plan on adding the service to many steaming devices. I think if Netflix were a bit better about getting more steaming content, I would have switched it out already. We'll see what happens in the future.
936681
yes. works very well for streaming Netflix movies, I have not tried it with Amazon but don't see why that would be any different.
2014964
Use this tablet to stream netflix as well. Had no issue streaming as long as the wifi signal was strong.
4390
I am not really sure if it will let you stream Netflix.. But I am thinking it should.
612346
Just got mine this week. Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, YouTube all configured quickly and easily. The wifi is an easy setup, too. You can connect a keyboard and mouse for most functions. I used my Logitech wireless. I agree. Did not want to pay AT&T; another $7 a month to rent a box. I did buy a Radio Shack DTV for broadcast, and the broadcast TV picture is excellent. Same with mp4 videos on a USB flash drive.
2270842
This Tablet is perfect for just that. It has enough ram for most any game. I have not used Netflix but I know there is an app so I can't imagine it won't work just fine. This is a great Tablet for kids so good luck.
1585533
I used it for Netflix for certain. It's been a long time now and I don't recall all the details. Also, these kinds of devices often change services over time, so the service mix is probably different now. As a note of caution, the service providers develop for each platform individually. The software on this box will not be the same software you use on other devices, and in fact is probably going to be very clunky and minimally functional.
1283714
Plays streaming Netflix movies with no problem (including HDMI hookup feeding a 40" flat panel).
522310
Yes! if you're into movies this would be great for you. My wife and I took this route to cut the cable and haven't looked back. The roku is actually a small "computer" that attaches to your tv and downloads movies and more through your internet connection. If you are using ATT uverse your in good shape. If you haven't already I highly recommend going with a wireless router and connecting your roku through the router wirelessly. This is super easy to connect and operate. So easy a fool like myself can do it. you will then have access to amazon, Netflix, popcornflix, premier, lifetime, spirit clips, and so many more. Netflix will cost you around nine bucks a month (cost per year is just slightly more than we were paying monthly for dish network-) and you have unlimited access to as many movies as you wish to watch. Same deal with amazon prime. spirit clips is like three or four dollars per month and there are multitudes of freebees on the net where you only have to watch an occasional ad, nothing like the endless commercials on the tube. Do it, you won't regret it.
2111958
Yes. Does great for HD streaming and playing. Also handles some mild gaming without an issue.
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
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.
148482
Went to Sams, they had a sony for $150 that does Netflix. Walmart had it for $128 at one display and $199 somewhere else, probably the $199 was right. No way I'm buying this one with no netflix.
1782508
I'm not absolutely sure, but I believe you can hook-up Wii so I think you would also be able to stream Netflix- I haven't tried either yet - sorry!
1748587
Yes but you must download and install the netflix app and you must also have sufficient space and system resources.
1648660
Yes, I even connected a 1080P Google Chromecast device to it and streamed Netflix. Looked great.