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bases_loaded

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Dec 30, 2010 2:52 PM
Anyone have it?

Anyone have it and DirecTV?

I got a 32" vizio for the bedroom and called DirecTV about adding an HD DVR to that room and they want $199 plus $5 a month to use it. I have netflix so want something that can stream movies.

I was looking at Roku(runs around $80) but basically only does movies. Then say Google TV which is around $250 but seems to be pretty sweet. My only question is, does it work with DirecTV
Dec 30, 2010 2:52pm
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Dec 30, 2010 2:59 PM
bases_loaded;618436 wrote:My only question is, does it work with DirecTV

Based on what I've read, the proper question is "Does it work at all?"
Dec 30, 2010 2:59pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:01 PM
gut;618444 wrote:Based on what I've read, the proper question is "Does it work at all?"

Noted. Might just go with the Roku then.
Dec 30, 2010 3:01pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:02 PM
Roku does Netflix as well.

http://www.roku.com/roku-channel-store#1
Dec 30, 2010 3:02pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:05 PM
my sister's vizio has a netflix app on it and hooks up via wifi to the net. do not all vizio's have the apps or is yours older?
Dec 30, 2010 3:05pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:06 PM
j_crazy;618461 wrote:my sister's vizio has a netflix app on it and hooks up via wifi to the net. do not all vizio's have the apps or is yours older?

Ill have to look into this when I get home...thanks for the heads up, I was going to just go buy something lol
Dec 30, 2010 3:06pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:08 PM
I Wear Pants;618455 wrote:Roku does Netflix as well.

http://www.roku.com/roku-channel-store#1

I didn't realize it did all that stuff as well, thought it was just a standalone Netflix player...this may be my next purchase.
Dec 30, 2010 3:08pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:20 PM
Apple TV wirelessly connects (802.11n WiFi) your computer (Apple or PC) to the HDMI on the TV. I just got one ($99) and it suppose to stream Netflix, i-Tunes (music or videos) etc. Will be hooking it up today and hopefully watching some movies tonight. I'm hoping Hulu and other sites work with it too.
Dec 30, 2010 3:20pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:32 PM
Apple;618481 wrote:Apple TV wirelessly connects (802.11n WiFi) your computer (Apple or PC) to the HDMI on the TV. I just got one ($99) and it suppose to stream Netflix, i-Tunes (music or videos) etc. Will be hooking it up today and hopefully watching some movies tonight. I'm hoping Hulu and other sites work with it too.

So with Apple TV I can stream my Macbook to my tv? Does apple TV have 1080p out?
Dec 30, 2010 3:32pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:38 PM
I got my mom a Roku XD and a 6 month subscription to Hulu Plus for Christmas. The Roku is pretty cool. It will do netflix, hulu plus, Amazon video, youtube, mlb.tv, pandora, etc.

Amazon has a deal going on now, if you buy/rent a movie or tv show of $5 or more from their VOD service you get a $20 credit towards the Roku XD. I bought American Psycho for $5.99 and it made the XD $59.99.
Dec 30, 2010 3:38pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:39 PM
Apple TV does not do 1080p.
Dec 30, 2010 3:39pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:39 PM
bases_loaded;618494 wrote:So with Apple TV I can stream my Macbook to my tv? Does apple TV have 1080p out?

Yes. No.
Dec 30, 2010 3:39pm
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Dec 30, 2010 3:49 PM
justincredible;618502 wrote:Yes. No.

That's what I was thinking.
:p
Dec 30, 2010 3:49pm
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Dec 30, 2010 4:04 PM
Apple;618481 wrote:Apple TV wirelessly connects (802.11n WiFi) your computer (Apple or PC) to the HDMI on the TV. I just got one ($99) and it suppose to stream Netflix, i-Tunes (music or videos) etc. Will be hooking it up today and hopefully watching some movies tonight. I'm hoping Hulu and other sites work with it too.

Just saw this. Hulu is not available on the Apple Tv. That is one of the main reasons I went with the Roku for my mom.
Dec 30, 2010 4:04pm
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Dec 30, 2010 4:11 PM
bummer!
Dec 30, 2010 4:11pm
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Dec 30, 2010 4:12 PM
That's not to say it will never come to the Apple Tv.
Dec 30, 2010 4:12pm
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Dec 30, 2010 4:54 PM
If Roku has hulu and netflix plus 1080p output...and its 10 dollars cheaper...sorry Apple
Dec 30, 2010 4:54pm
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Dec 30, 2010 5:09 PM
bases_loaded;618580 wrote:If Roku has hulu and netflix plus 1080p output...and its 10 dollars cheaper...sorry Apple

If you do the deal through Amazon it's considerably more than $10 cheaper.
Dec 30, 2010 5:09pm
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Dec 31, 2010 12:14 AM
Roku.com had $10 off their HD model. So I got it for $79 with shipping. Best Buy was sold out in store and online. Messed around with the Google TV but couldn't imagine paying an extra $200 for what I want to do.
Dec 31, 2010 12:14am
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Dec 31, 2010 12:20 AM
justincredible;618497 wrote:...I bought American Psycho for $5.99...


And you turned around and sold it to me for like $20?? You bastard.
Dec 31, 2010 12:20am
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Dec 31, 2010 12:47 AM
Love my roku and it does much more than movies..... I've recommended it to many friends and they love it!!! Music, movies(netlfix,hulu, amazon streamm, old movies), UFC, the list goes on and they have done a few software updates this year also!
One of my best purchases of the year.
Dec 31, 2010 12:47am
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Dec 31, 2010 12:52 AM
karen lotz;619107 wrote:And you turned around and sold it to me for like $20?? You bastard.

I sold you a digital copy since Tuesday?
Dec 31, 2010 12:52am
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Dec 31, 2010 12:57 AM
justincredible;619143 wrote:I sold you a digital copy since Tuesday?
Yes?
Dec 31, 2010 12:57am
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Dec 31, 2010 12:59 AM
karen lotz;619149 wrote:Yes?

Oops. Sorry. Would you like a refund?
Dec 31, 2010 12:59am
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Dec 31, 2010 1:00 AM
justincredible;619151 wrote:Oops. Sorry. Would you like a refund?


No thanks, I'm very happy with my purchase.
Dec 31, 2010 1:00am