Netflix Player from Roku is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide Tip #9

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The $99.99 Netflix Player connects to the internet and gives direct access to 12,000 movies on Netflix that you otherwise have to wait for until the mailman drops a DVD at your house.
You can hook up your TV via HDMI or RCA jacks, S-video and component video to the Roku Player.
The Netflix Player is a great gift for people who cannot plan ahead and forget to rent movies in time for them to arrive before the weekend. Until now they had to go to Blockbusters on Saturday to rent a movie. With the Netflix Player they can stay home where it is safe and cozy. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Netflix Player from Roku Uses Linux Tech

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Trolltech announced today that the new Netflix player from Roku utilizes its Qt for Embedded Linux. Qt for Embedded Linux was formerly known as Qtopia Core. The application is designed to allow manufacturers to build devices for one specific purpose.

"As we developed the Netflix Player by Roku we were keenly focused on creating the best possible user experience for Netflix's eight million-plus customers," said Tim Twerdahl, vice president of consumer products, Roku, Inc. "Qt provided us with the tools to implement our elegant and powerful user interface quickly, providing an important time-to-market advantage." Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:44:53 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Roku Netflix Player versus Apple TV

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AppleInsider compares the new Roku Netflix movie streaming device to the Apple TV.

Quote: "Like Apple TV, the partnership between Netflix and Roku has given way to a compact box for streaming select movies and TV programs directly to your television. The $100 box serves up unlimited content from Netflix's "Watch Instantly" section as part of the standard subscription price of its DVD by mail service. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Weekly Top 10: Netflix Player, Wii Fit, Rolly

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Nintendo launched Wii Fit this week. Sony launches the weird Rolly Music gadget in the United States. Of course 3G iPhone rumors still ran rampant this week. The biggest buzz this week though was generated by a little box built by Roku, the Netflix Player. Read more

Posted on Sun, 25 May 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Roku Netflix Player gets praised to the Skies

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Yesterday the Netflix Player by Roku was launched and positively reviewed by several sites. Somehow the hype of the little video streaming box now goes beyond positive reviews and reaches Apple hype levels.

The NY Times calls the Netflix Player the First Shot of the Revolution. Quote: "The future of video is Internet streaming to the television. This is a bold statement, but I think the Netflix Player proves all the essential concepts. If a TV, with a handful of extra chips, can provide an experience as satisfying as the Netflix Player can, why do we need any other form of video distribution?" Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 May 2008 05:31:48 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Netflix Player by Roku Review

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The first Netflix movie streaming player is here and it comes from Roku. We reported that Netflix would also work with LG Electronics and other consumer electronics companies to bring out video streaming boxes.

I did not hear about Roku for a long time. Back in 2004 we reviewed their cool audio streaming device Soundbridge.
It looks like they are back big time with the very promissing Netflix Player. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2008 23:23:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr