squeezebox duet or roku???? Anyone have experience with both?
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No question, the Roku is much better. My review of the Duet: http://piaw.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-squeezebox-duet.html My review of the Soundbridge: http://piaw.blogspot.com/2009/09/review-roku-soundbridge.html
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Thanks for your comment it has helped me confirm I did make a right choice by getting a Roku. Most people keep jabbering about being able to watch live TV and stream their media from their computer to TV. What I don't think they realize is both of those things can be done without Roku or Boxee. I already have a tuner card, video card, and "cheap" special cords to do both of those things. To be honest I rarely do either of those things anyway.
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We use a Roku HD with an older TV which has composite inputs (red, white, yellow) and it works great. Part of the Roku setup will ask you questions that address this and other things. It was a snap to set up. With Roku you will not need a computer except to register the Roku. You can manage your Netflix queue on your Mac if you want. You can also use the Roku on your TV. I think you'll like it.
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It's not designed to do this, hence having to turn the volume up. In the days of Squeezebox you could buy the Duet - the network streamer part would allow you plug into a stereo. Apparently you can build your own out of a Raspberry Pi.
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We use a Roku HD with an older TV which has composite inputs (red, white, yellow) and it works great. Part of the Roku setup will ask you questions that address this and other things. It was a snap to set up. With Roku you will not need a computer except to register the Roku. You can manage your Netflix queue on your Mac if you want. You can also use the Roku on your TV.I think you'll like it.
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I have an advice for you; throw that piece of crap and buy this one [G-Box Midnight MX2 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Dual Core XBMC Streaming Mini HTPC TV Box Player]. If you really want a 5* Media Player that's The One!!!
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I believe there is an amazon instant video app now available for SmartHub. So. You would connect the blu ray player to your network, download updates, install amazon instant video app, then you can watch amazon tv through the bluray's "Smart" features.*Based on Charlie's response, perhaps the streaming app was never released for the blu ray player.. As he suggested though you may want to look into adding a Roku - I bought a refurb roku 2 xs for 48 bucks shipped and it's great. Roku 3 is not worth it if you're mainly looking to stream content*
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Exactly the same hardware. You can run UE or SqueezeBox firmware on either.
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There are significant differences in the functionality of the internet apps available on various brands of TVs and BluRay players even within the same BRANDS. I have a Panasonic DMP-85K BluRay and a Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV. Vieracast for Netflix functions very differently between the two units. I have a very versatile search function within Netflix on the plasma but absolutely none on the BluRay and they both come from the Vieracast server! I am limited to viewing the movies added to the instant queue via a PC (or the plasma) on the BluRay. Additionally, Foxsports and Twitter is functional on the plasma but not the Bluray. VuDu is functinal on the BluRay but not the plasma - go figure. Would give my eye teeth for HuLU but it's not mentioned on either device. I assume it's a combo of licensing and hardware restrictions but I really don't know that for sure. Searching for Netflix video on a PC is not really all that bad condsidering the option of trying to punch in the data via tri-tap or onscreen keyboards using the devices. Gotta love VierraLink though if all your equipment is compatible. BTW, the Panny WiFi adapter is dual mode and works flawlessly. The only other one that I know of that is compatible is the Netgear WNDA3100version2 for about the same price. Not a valid gripe that it isn't "built in" because the USB cable allows for multiple positioning. Also, after much research, dollars spent. and time wasted, I think it is worthwhile to get a dual band router (Netgear WNDR37AV) and devote the 5Mz to the dumb BluRays and Tvs and devote the 2.4 band to data. You will be happy you did. This router allows you to set up QOS by MAC and it makes a huge difference even with a "so-so" broadband connecton of 5Mb down. I can stream 2 HD movies at the same time without loss of quality (and check out whats up on Facebook)
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The browser is one of the key differences. It's not great. I have both units. Roku in the master bedroom Boxee in the Living Room. Vudu is great & has 5.1 Stereo on Boxee & HD & HDX video. Hulu Plus (right now) is only on Roku (major (major) disappointment) Netflix is great on both services. Software interface is great on both (slightly better on Boxee). If Boxee ever get's their act together... it'll be worth the $$$. I like both. If VUDU & Browser are not very important... get Roku. (BTW: Boxee has a nice interface to your home computer network. You can watch videos, view photos etc. on your TV)
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Same hardware, only difference is which firmware you use on it (UE or SqueezeBox), you can select either from the menus.
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Not sure about the Roku's connections, but I'll tell you how my media server is connected. I put an hdmi adapter into the pc to send video to the TV, then sent the audio into the AUX input of the SC-BTT195. When I'm on the media server, I have to change the TV Audio input in the settings from ARC to AUX. It's a little clumsier than I like but it gets the job done and I have great video and audio.
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Roku 3 have: higher price tag, faster processor speed, USB port, only hd (hdmi only), ethernet port, ... But the same content. Roku 2 works fine only WiFi, no USB, rca sd output, both have headphone Jack in the remote control, for wireless listening. This us a conflict solver at bedroom ;-)
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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.
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i used the Sony device for a few weeks at my sister's house and really like it, i had no problems accessing Netflix and the internet. I decided to purchase the Logitech Revue to replace my Roku box thinking i would prefer the full keyboard, but the Revue has been nothing but frustrating. Accessing netflix is hit-or-miss, the browser keeps on crashing, and it is altogether slow and annoying. I don't think Google TV is the problem because it seemed to work well on the Sony device, and I never had a problem access Netflix on my Roku. So I am returning the Roku and getting the Sony. To answer your question, the problems experienced on the Revue did not occur on the Sony, in my experience. I suspect Logitech has dropped the price in order to unload the remaining units and have given up on th is product. Hope this helps.
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I only have a Roku 2 XS, but it works great with that. Check the Roku forums, but I would expect it to work. Edit: I notice this is the model with only RCA stereo plugs out. I actually have the model with RCA stereo and Digital Optical out, and get DD5.1 with Amazon. This will only give stereo out. My initial response below doesn't fit the model you are asking about.Note it only works with sources that use legacy Dolby 5.1 (DD5.1) (such as Amazon). It does NOT work with sources that use Digital Dolby Plus (DD+) such as Netflix. You are limited to PCM stereo there. DD+ can not be transported on an optical connection. Bummer. I only have a Roku 2 XS, but it works great with that. Check the Roku forums, but I would expect it to work. Edit: I notice this is the model with only RCA stereo plugs out. I actually have the model with RCA stereo and Digital Optical out, and get DD5.1 with Amazon. This will only give stereo out. My initial response below doesn't fit the model you are asking about.Note it only works with sources that use legacy Dolby 5.1 (DD5.1) (such as Amazon). It does NOT work with sources that use Digital Dolby Plus (DD+) such as Netflix. You are limited to PCM stereo there. DD+ can not be... » Read More I only have a Roku 2 XS, but it works great with that. Check the Roku forums, but I would expect it to work. Edit: I notice this is the model with only RCA stereo plugs out. I actually have the model with RCA stereo and Digital Optical out, and get DD5.1 with Amazon. This will only give stereo out. My initial response below doesn't fit the model you are asking about.Note it only works with sources that use legacy Dolby 5.1 (DD5.1) (such as Amazon). It does NOT work with sources that use Digital Dolby Plus (DD+) such as Netflix. You are limited to PCM stereo there. DD+ can not be transported on an optical connection. Bummer. « Show Less
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Only way to use the Boxee Box is HDMI. Period. Biggest advantage of Boxee over Roku is SAMBA, DLNA, QWERTY remote. Heck, Boxee plays FLV captures through RealPlayer on my PC (now NAS). And DVD ISOs -- the menus work. Boxee is the most awesome if you have a ton of locally captured content. I bought a NAS just to support my 3 Boxee Boxes. Do note the RF remote needs to be associated w/ each Boxee -- not done at the factory.