Reviews of the Netflix Player by Roku
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CNET Review
The Good: 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 networking; works with all TVs; upgradeable firmware allows for new features, interface improvements, and bug fixes.
The Bad: 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 doesn't come close to DVD or HD; far too many titles don't appear in their original wide-screen version; no surround sound; can't manipulate queue via TV screen; yet another box under the TV.
The Bottom Line: While it's still a work in progress--and currently lean on quality content--the Netflix Player's simple operation, overall convenience, and cheap price makes it a compelling option for Netflix subscribers looking for instant gratification.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 19896 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: For now, we prefer the $299 Vudu for its much larger selection of current movies and TV shows, and the Apple TV (starting at $229) because it does so much more than movies. Still, for $99.99, the Roku Netflix Player does what it sets out to do and does it
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: For those looking to augment an unlimited Netflix subscription, this set-top box from Roku is affordable and easy to use. Here's hoping the movie selection becomes broader.
Manufacturer: Roku LLC
Part number: CNETROKUPLAYER
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