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marcbrophy · 01-03-2012, 12:56

I'm torn between ordering one of these or the Roku 2 xs from Amazon.

The main reason I want either is for Netflix streaming in my bedroom. I already have enough things for streaming and local content watching in the living room, so I wanted something that I continue to watch something on netflix in the bedrrom, without having to bring in my laptop and set it up everytime.

As much as I love the concept of the Boxee box, and even have the app on my pc since it was in alpha, I think it's more of a living room device rather than an hours watching in bed type device.

I might end up going for the Roku!

Do-more · 01-03-2012, 13:06

The Apple TV3 is likely to be announced next week along with the iPad3.

Might be worth bearing in mind.....

465 · 01-03-2012, 18:42

Just ordered one.
Hope l've done the right thing because l've been reading a lot about this, on the Amazon US site for example and the reviews were middling and some people recommend the Roku 2 or the ATV2 instead and these were cheaper on the Amazon UK site, but l've done it now so fingers crossed.

Just one question, you guys seem to know a lot about this, is it possible for me to get live US events such as next years Oscars or US tv shows streamed live?

yllw.ldbttr · 01-03-2012, 18:50

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Originally Posted by 465

Just ordered one.
Hope l've done the right thing because l've been reading a lot about this, on the Amazon US site for example and the reviews were middling and some people recommend the Roku 2 or the ATV2 instead and these were cheaper on the Amazon UK site, but l've done it now so fingers crossed.

Just one question, you guys seem to know a lot about this, is it possible for me to get live US events such as next years Oscars or US tv shows streamed live?

Apps like Navi-x and The Tv App in Bartsidee Repo, as well as SOR-OMC make lots and lots of content available...

As regards more mainstream stuff, a 5 dollar per month UnblockUs dynamic DNS sub will give you all the US/ UK/ Canadian content.

465 · 09-03-2012, 18:43

I bought the new WD media player back in December
but when I played stuff streamed from my PC it kept
pausing and stopping every few minutes,so assuming there was something wrong with I returned it for a full refund [the nice thing about Amazon]

I just received the Boxee Box this week but I am having the same problems
streaming from my local network, so I think it may be my PC network that has the problem and not the media players?so can anyone suggest any resolution?

I found the quality of the Boxee when linked directly to a USB device absolutely
superb and the on line features amazing, miles better than WD.

podgeandrodge · 10-03-2012, 18:54

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Originally Posted by 465

and the on line features amazing, miles better than WD.

Hi, can u elaborate on which features thanks

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01-03-2012, 12:56	#61
marcbrophy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Limerick Posts: 662 Adverts \| Friends	I'm torn between ordering one of these or the Roku 2 xs from Amazon. The main reason I want either is for Netflix streaming in my bedroom. I already have enough things for streaming and local content watching in the living room, so I wanted something that I continue to watch something on netflix in the bedrrom, without having to bring in my laptop and set it up everytime. As much as I love the concept of the Boxee box, and even have the app on my pc since it was in alpha, I think it's more of a living room device rather than an hours watching in bed type device. I might end up going for the Roku!

01-03-2012, 13:06	#62
Do-more Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,946 Adverts \| Friends	The Apple TV3 is likely to be announced next week along with the iPad3. Might be worth bearing in mind.....

01-03-2012, 18:42	#63
465 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 89 Adverts \| Friends	Just ordered one. Hope l've done the right thing because l've been reading a lot about this, on the Amazon US site for example and the reviews were middling and some people recommend the Roku 2 or the ATV2 instead and these were cheaper on the Amazon UK site, but l've done it now so fingers crossed. Just one question, you guys seem to know a lot about this, is it possible for me to get live US events such as next years Oscars or US tv shows streamed live?

09-03-2012, 18:43	#65
465 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 89 Adverts \| Friends	I bought the new WD media player back in December but when I played stuff streamed from my PC it kept pausing and stopping every few minutes,so assuming there was something wrong with I returned it for a full refund [the nice thing about Amazon] I just received the Boxee Box this week but I am having the same problems streaming from my local network, so I think it may be my PC network that has the problem and not the media players?so can anyone suggest any resolution? I found the quality of the Boxee when linked directly to a USB device absolutely superb and the on line features amazing, miles better than WD.