Netflix, Blu-Ray vs. Roku (obvious vanity)

[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.

[kaylar]

The number of titles permanently available for instant viewing to the TV is limited...However, they constantly add titles for instant viewing, these stay available for maybe 60-90 days or whatever, then they're unavailable again, and stay that way for a few months or however long. That's been my experience , any way...I have 300+ movies in my Instant Queue, and since creating that queue, some of the movies I put in the queue on Day One are still there. Others WERE there, became unavailable, were moved to the Saved section of the Instant queue, and then some of these were moved back into the Instant by Netflix as available again for instant viewing.YMMV.

OP, I am using the Sony HD Blu Ray that's set up for Netflix downloads. It's also set up for Amazon rentals/purchases, but I've only used it for that purpose once (Madmen season II).

[kiwi2013]

Some time ago I just bought a Blu ray on the software, with a very good, we can try next.

http://www.blurayapps.com Blu ray copy

[KeyLargo]

I am looking at getting ROKU box. But can I still use my blue ray player to play dvds? I stream Netflix DVDs through my router cable connection. Would I just move that cable connection to the new ROKU box?