http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/ Engadget Comments for Roku's Netflix Player handling HD content "by the end of the year" http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/
like watching blu ray with butter smeared on the screen

tasty]]>Nov 3rd 2008 5:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/
Availability worldwide.....]]>Nov 3rd 2008 7:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 7:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 10:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/
Of course, Sony could also be pulling a lolsony and staying away from Netflix because they don't want their users to have other options than their own overpriced movie store. Although you can buy movies from XBL too, so that would be kind of silly.]]>Nov 3rd 2008 12:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 7:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 7:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 9:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 8:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 11:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 11:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/
"A quick follow-up to address the "lower bit-rate" questions. Using a more advanced codec, we can deliver equal or better quality at lower bit-rates."

Apparently this has something to do with the Roku box having a dedicated Advanced Profile decoder while the 360 will be decoding in software.]]>Nov 3rd 2008 12:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/
Though, ive been told that the Xbox Live update for NetFlix on the 19th is pretty much useless in the UK :/ something about netflix not having the rights to stream in the UK or something... so for me, its a very big tempertantrum & alot of tears.]]>Nov 3rd 2008 9:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/
Pr0ntube streaming? That would blow something.]]>Nov 3rd 2008 9:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/
Hulu?]]>Nov 3rd 2008 10:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/
First, let me apologize for our delay in responding to this thread. Typically we don’t comment on unannounced products and features, but clearly this is an important topic to you, our most loyal and involved fans. So, I’m pulling back the curtain a bit earlier than usual. Here’s the scoop…

- Roku will be delivering Netflix in HD by the end of the year
- Roku will be using Advanced Profile encodes which will deliver HD at substantially lower bit-rates than what Xbox is offering
- The number of titles is up to Netflix but the library will be the same as or larger than the Xbox library
- The UI will be updated to run in 720p and more covers will be visible on the screen at a time
- And the release will include another major new feature that you’ll have to wait a bit longer to learn about Wink

All of us at Roku truly appreciate your interest and support. We build these products for you and it’s hugely gratifying to get your feedback – even when you’re unhappy with us. We will continue to do everything we can to deliver the best content at the best value in the most consumer-friendly manner possible.

Thanks for your support,
Tim]]>Nov 3rd 2008 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 11:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 12:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 11:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/Nov 3rd 2008 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/03/rokus-netflix-player-handling-hd-content-by-the-end-of-the-yea/). Now is the new HD compatility comes with a bump in the Netflix subscription cost (ie Blu-Ray) then I will NOT be a user. New content and new capabilities should be value-added not ream the customer IMHO. Netflix is an awesome business. Service is super. Staff very responsive. We haven't been to an overpriced movie theater in several years. Disclaimer: I don't work for Netflix!]]>Dec 23rd 2008 10:34AM