bases_loaded
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Dec 30, 2010 2:52pm
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
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
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gut
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Dec 30, 2010 2:59pm
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?"
bases_loaded
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Dec 30, 2010 3:01pm
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.
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I Wear Pants
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Dec 30, 2010 3:02pm
j_crazy
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Dec 30, 2010 3:05pm
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?
bases_loaded
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Dec 30, 2010 3:06pm
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
bases_loaded
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Dec 30, 2010 3:08pm
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.
Apple
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Dec 30, 2010 3:20pm
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.
bases_loaded
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Dec 30, 2010 3:32pm
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?
justincredible
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Dec 30, 2010 3:38pm
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.
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.
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I Wear Pants
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Dec 30, 2010 3:39pm
Apple TV does not do 1080p.
justincredible
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Dec 30, 2010 3:39pm
bases_loaded;618494 wrote:So with Apple TV I can stream my Macbook to my tv? Does apple TV have 1080p out?
Yes. No.
Apple
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Dec 30, 2010 3:49pm
justincredible;618502 wrote:Yes. No.
That's what I was thinking.
justincredible
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Dec 30, 2010 4:04pm
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.
Apple
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Dec 30, 2010 4:11pm
bummer!
justincredible
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Dec 30, 2010 4:12pm
That's not to say it will never come to the Apple Tv.
bases_loaded
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Dec 30, 2010 4:54pm
If Roku has hulu and netflix plus 1080p output...and its 10 dollars cheaper...sorry Apple
justincredible
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Dec 30, 2010 5:09pm
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.
bases_loaded
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Dec 31, 2010 12:14am
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.
karen lotz
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Dec 31, 2010 12:20am
justincredible;618497 wrote:...I bought American Psycho for $5.99...
And you turned around and sold it to me for like $20?? You bastard.
imex99
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Dec 31, 2010 12:47am
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.
One of my best purchases of the year.
justincredible
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Dec 31, 2010 12:52am
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?
karen lotz
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Dec 31, 2010 12:57am
Yes?justincredible;619143 wrote:I sold you a digital copy since Tuesday?
justincredible
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Dec 31, 2010 12:59am
karen lotz;619149 wrote:Yes?
Oops. Sorry. Would you like a refund?
karen lotz
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Dec 31, 2010 1:00am
justincredible;619151 wrote:Oops. Sorry. Would you like a refund?
No thanks, I'm very happy with my purchase.