Earthlings can be very illogical
Posted on 03/14/2010 9:12:46 PM PDT by Cedar
I plan to start a Netflix sub, mainly for unlimited download on tv, not computer. The Roku HD seemed the best choice until I read it limits the resolution, so you don't get 1080i (is that right?). Also, I really wanted to get Youtube content also. Now looking at Blu-Ray players, especially the Panasonic DMP-BD65 for price, value, and of course Netflix content. But I really don't have or intend to get blu-ray movies. So, still considering maybe the Roku HD...just to save a little on cost.
I'm really not too much on technical stuff, but here goes: I plan to upgrade Comcast internet speed from economy to regular (sure was enjoying the savings though). Seems like most people say that economy speed is too slow for Netflix.
Also, I have a wireless router, but not even sure I remember the password (?) I set 5 years ago on it. So, maybe I will just plug the cable plug directly into the Blu-ray or Roku player when wanting to watch a movie. I know it's a hassle, but not that much compared to if I would really mess up my wireless router. Plus I hear the speeds for wireless are slower and wired would be better for Netflix.
I have a small (32") HD Emerson TV with a great picture. Also have a Bose 3-2-1 sound system, but unfortunately it's the older model and does not have HDMI connector. The sound is great with a digital connector, so have been content enough without using HDMI. The picture is great even with just component cable. But if I get a blu-ray player, I would probably get an HDMI cable and just use the TV speakers instead...maybe better?
Would like to hear any comments if you have some.
Not sure if you are aware of this, but Netflix direct to tv is not ‘unlimited’ in the truest sense of the word. The selection is limited, although you can still get any title through the mail...JFK
Yes, I was aware of the selection. Actually, that’s why I’m getting netflix. I don’t like many of the recent movies, prefer the older ones. :)
I'm sure some of the more tech-savy freepers will probably be able to tell you how to set up your wifi (or reset the password on your router).
Earthlings can be very illogical
I like my ROKU player and rarely use my BR player any more. I use the wifi connection and have the HDTV version. I also use it to rent movies from Amazon. Had very good luck with it. Watched District 9 Fri night on my ROKU.
Yes, I’m sorry to clutter FR with a vanity. But when it comes to technical support, FR is a great place to learn.
I see the Blu-Ray players for sale and notice they are higher priced than the DVD players. What is the difference? I have several DVD players and my Daughter pretty much keeps me permanently on Netflix as she uses it for gifts.
Can I play Blu Ray discs on my DVD players? I guess not but am not sure. Don’t really even know what Blu-Ray is.
We watch Netflix flicks on my son’s HDTV via their Roku box. I’m not sure how it’s connected - I suspect it’s wired because the hub is very close (2 walls away) to the TV and I remember him saying the wife dropped wires for the TV...
I have a Samsung Blu-Ray player that is wi-fi capable and plan to set it up very soon to watch Netflix. We’ll see how that works out...
>>Yes, I’m sorry to clutter FR with a vanity. But when it comes to technical support, FR is a great place to learn.<<
If we didn’t have meaningless vanities to clutter FR, how would we know if posts were important? Just think about it — without meaningless posts like this, no one may have noticed Buckhead and TankerKC’s famous Rathergate posts ;)
(I use Netflix and love it, but I don’t know what ROKU is... Is it Styx’ Mr. Robato refrain?)
Blu-ray gives a much better picture. For more details, just check back on this thread. There are really technical experts here at FR who will give a lot better explanation than I could!
No, you cannot play Blu-Ray on a standard DVD player.
The disks are definitely different and the quality is substantially better...
I have Netflix with the Roku box. It works well if you have a good broadband connection, but the streamed movies are not in HD. The connection of the Roku box makes a difference...try RGB cables if your TV has that input option. The box has HDMI output too, but I’m not sure if that would make a big difference in picture quality. The Roku is wireless, but has a Cat-5 wired input and I would prefer a hard connection to the wi-fi as I have experienced some drop out with wi-fi.
The difference between movies on Bluray and movies on dvd is like looking through piece of glass at a sculpture versus looking through a sheet of water at a sculpture. Bottom line, BR discs store up to five times more data than a dvd and therefore higher picture quality and sound quality can be enjoyed. To me, watching a bluray that I have already seen on dvd before is like watching the movie for the first time all over again.
If the quality is better than DVD it must be great. DVDs seem crystal clear to me. Of course I don’t have HD TV yet.
Here’s a good place with Netflix info:
http://www.hackingnetflix.com/
You really need a high-def TV to appreciate the difference.
Without the HDTV, you’re going to do just fine with a DVD.
Its like the difference between the telegraph and the telephone.
Nobody thinks they care about the difference between Blu-Ray and DVD, until the first time you see Star Trek, or Iron Man, and realize you have never really seen a picture before.
You won't want to ever go to a theater again either.
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