Testseek.co.uk have collected 44 expert reviews of the Roku Netflix Player and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Roku Netflix Player.
June 2008
(80%)
44 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Instant streaming , Ultra-simple interface , No additional service charge for Netflix subscribers , Limited choice of available titles , Requires very fast Internet connection for good image quality , No multichannel surround or HD content yet What c...
Abstract: When Netflix made much of its immense movie library instantly available to its web subscribers, many were thankful that they didn’t have to wait for their titles to come in the mail before they could watch them. What these subscribers didn’t like, howe...
Abstract: It boils down to who could enjoy using a device like this. Basically, its people who dont want or have a ridiculous home theater setup, people who have no inclination to build or buy a home theater PC, and people who dont own an Xbox 360. (The 360 i...
Inexpensive, start watching movies within a minute, simple to setup and use, decent video quality
Only about ten percent of Netflix library currently available, no 5.1 surround sound available yet
We dont usually get excited by a nondescript five-inch square plastic box, but the Netflix Player by Roku is an exception. This unit enables Netflix members to stream movies and TV shows over the internet to their TVs. Its as simple a device to set ...
Abstract: In my tests, the Roku box set up quickly and easily, the interface and remote were simple and effective, and the movies and TV shows I tested streamed quickly and without hesitation over my fast home Internet connection.
Abstract: In case you didn’t hear, Microsoft announced a partnership with Netflix a week ago or so that’ll allow all Gold Xbox Live customers to stream Netflix’s 10,000+ movies (it’s actually 12,000 now) and TV shows to their Xbox 360. My initial reaction was th...
Lots of connectivity options.
* Small size.
* Simple interface.
* Great remote.
Movies must be added to instant queue (can browse).
despite a few shortcomings, The Roku Netflix Player is a great buy for anyone with a Netflix account. Products like this are really going to lead the way into the future of TV and movies.
Abstract: Imagine a magic box that cost only $99 and gave you access to a decent library of DVD-quality movies and TV shows anywhere, anytime and without any monthly fees. You could take it on vacation, move it from room to room, or just connect it to the bigges...
