12-04-2009, 08:28 PM
About Netflix and Roku HD:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/19/do-no...-shootout/
"the video hardware in the unit is slightly but noticeably inferior to all the other boxes we looked at...
"Before we crown a winner, it's important to note that Netflix streaming involves a pretty major tradeoff -- a huge part of the movie experience is sound, and Netflix doesn't offer any surround audio at all. You're stuck with stereo no matter what, and while we know Netflix is working it, stereo audio just doesn't cut it compared to the 7.1 and 5.1 surround we've become accustomed to."
http://gizmodo.com/5074750/netflix-hd-st...-years-end
"Whether because of the Roku box's limited horsepower or a desire to cater to a wider range of broadband speeds, Roku's version of Netflix HD will be one of a 'substantially lower bitrate,'"
Given the size of the Roku's buffer, you'll need an 8-10Mbps Internet connection for satisfactory streaming performance
http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/19/do-no...-shootout/
"the video hardware in the unit is slightly but noticeably inferior to all the other boxes we looked at...
"Before we crown a winner, it's important to note that Netflix streaming involves a pretty major tradeoff -- a huge part of the movie experience is sound, and Netflix doesn't offer any surround audio at all. You're stuck with stereo no matter what, and while we know Netflix is working it, stereo audio just doesn't cut it compared to the 7.1 and 5.1 surround we've become accustomed to."
http://gizmodo.com/5074750/netflix-hd-st...-years-end
"Whether because of the Roku box's limited horsepower or a desire to cater to a wider range of broadband speeds, Roku's version of Netflix HD will be one of a 'substantially lower bitrate,'"
Given the size of the Roku's buffer, you'll need an 8-10Mbps Internet connection for satisfactory streaming performance