Testseek.com have collected 44 expert reviews of the Roku Netflix Player and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Roku Netflix Player.
June 2008
(80%)
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The editors liked
Inexpensive
Wireless built in
Small and silent.
Very easy to set up and use
Excellent video quality
Movies are free with Netflix subscription
Affordable. Provides uninterrupted standard-definition movie streams. No PC necessary. Easy setup. Automatically syncs your Instant Queue.
Unlimited viewing. Easy setup. No extra fees for Netflix plans $8.99 and up. Does not require a Mac connection.
Start watching movies within a minute
Simple to setup and use
Decent video quality
Video quality from streams. Box automatically upgrades as new software features become available. No cost above normal Netflix subscription.
Streams Netflix Watch Now titles to your TV
Affordable $100 price tag
Unlimited viewing with no additional charge beyond standard ($8.95 or higher) monthly Netflix fee
PC-free movie watching
Simple setup
Includes built-in wired and 802.11g Wi-Fi n...
Lots of connectivity options.
* Small size.
* Simple interface.
* Great remote.
Movies delivered to your set
Excellent picture quality
Supports both HDTVs and SDTVs
Built-in Wi-Fi
Library of more than 10
000 titles
Unlimited Instant Watching included free with almost every Netflix account type.
Works with Netflix service
The editors didn't like
Expensive (if youve already got an Xbox 360 with Live Gold)
No power button
Stereo Only.
Very limited movie selection
Slim feature set
Streams at low bit rates on slow networks. Limited selection of films. No HD support—yet.
Limited content. No onscreen browsing. Profiles can’t add to queue.
Only about ten percent of Netflix library currently available
No 5.1 surround sound available yet
Another nondescript black box to clutter up your living room. Just not as much content as we wish was available. Box and remote
While functional
Just arent very good looking.
Though growing
The number of Watch Now titles currently available for streaming is still fairly paltry
Especially when it comes to popular recent releases
Video quality doesnt come close to DVD or HD
Far too many titles dont appear in their origi...
Movies must be added to instant queue (can browse).
Abstract: Well, by now I hope you have already seen our unboxing set that we posted yesterday, but now its time for a quick hands on review with the Roku Netflix Player. First off the player is small, which may be good or bad depending on your setup. I say this ...
Only twochannel sound, No way to browse catalog via TV
Inexpensive streaming box makes it simple to access movies in your Netflix Instant Queue....
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Published: 2008-05-20, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: What can’t Netflix do? First, they destroyed weekend trips to Blockbuster with their ubiquitous red envelopes and now they promise to destroy the postal service by totally cutting out the middle man. The Netflix Player by Roku is the first in what port...
Abstract: Netflix's first streaming box is finally here and it's pretty damn brilliant of a setup. First of all, the box is 99 bucks, and designed by Roku. It's fanless and quiet; has HDMI and optical outputs; and is about the size of five CD cases stac...
Affordable. Provides uninterrupted standard-definition movie streams. No PC necessary. Easy setup. Automatically syncs your Instant Queue.
Streams at low bit rates on slow networks. Limited selection of films. No HD support—yet.
For those looking to augment an unlimited Netflix subscription, this set-top box from Roku is affordable and easy to use. Heres hoping the movie selection becomes broader....
Published: 2008-05-20, Author: Darren , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: Well, would you look at that? After a mildly uncomfortable wait, the very first Netflix set-top-box has landed (the Xbox 360 with plug-ins notwithstanding). Thanks to Roku, users can finally tap into (a portion of) the Netflix library without having to wa...
video quality from streams. Box automatically upgrades as new software features become available. No cost above normal Netflix subscription.
Another nondescript black box to clutter up your living room. Just not as much content as we wish was available. Box and remote, while functional, just arent very good looking.
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Published: 2008-05-19, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Streams Netflix Watch Now titles to your TV; affordable $100 price tag; unlimited viewing with no additional charge beyond standard ($8.95 or higher) monthly Netflix fee; PC-free movie watching; simple setup; includes built-in wired and 802.11g Wi-Fi n...
Though growing, the number of Watch Now titles currently available for streaming is still fairly paltry, especially when it comes to popular recent releases; video quality doesnt come close to DVD or HD; far too many titles dont appear in their origi...
While its still a work in progress--and currently lean on quality content--the Netflix Players simple operation, overall convenience, and cheap price makes it a compelling option for Netflix subscribers looking for instant gratification.
Netflix is without a doubt the best streaming service in Australia. It's affordable and works flawlessly. It's easy to see why Netflix is the gold standard in streaming...
