Vizio Connected HDTV directly streams Netflix movies

Move over LG, Vizio is now the second manufacturer bypassing the set-top box and doing Netflix streaming straight to the TV. Apparently just one of Vizio's "key content partners" expect to browse your queue via customized remote over wired or wireless connection when the new lineup hits retailers later this year. Looks like someones putting in work on that goal of enabling streaming to all US households.

[GreezyG @ Jan 7th 2009 5:29PM]

I must say that I first used netflix within a few months of them opening shop and did not have a good experience. Since NXE I signed back up and am very pleased. They really straightened things out.

[Game_playa @ Jan 7th 2009 5:36PM]

Then change your name to:
"GeezyG tries Netflix, seems pleased"

[DarkSamus @ Jan 7th 2009 5:41PM]

With all these new devices able to stream from Netflix, I hope they have enough bandwidth to do it.

[BarZ Baaaby @ Jan 7th 2009 5:51PM]

I dont know if anyone had this issue, but there is an addon for the ps3 thats called playon.. and it supports the netflix streaming the ps3. The problem I had with it was if you netflix account was under the beta for silverlight.. it doesnt work. So i wonder two things..

1) if you have the silverlight version of netflix will it still work?

2) if it doesn work with silverlight then hopefully the playon plugin will work eventually

I say that cause my xbox gold membership has expired and having to pay for it just to stream netflix seems pointless since the ps3 does all my streaming in the first place with that cool ps3 java media streamer...it would be nice to have that feature...

[BarZ Baaaby @ Jan 7th 2009 5:53PM]

EDIT:

2) if it DOES work with silverlight then hopefully the playon plugin will work eventually

[Sam Zebian @ Jan 7th 2009 6:11PM]

Solution to problem:
Go buy a Netflix streaming device, something meant to stream Netflix and was designed to do so by the company that created the device. Hm, like maybe a 360, or a Roku box or something like that. Don't try to run it on your PS3, Sony doesn't care about giving it's users awesome things for free. All they could ever come up with was Home, which is basically a free version of the Sims.

[PSN: Aggie_CEO @ Jan 7th 2009 6:32PM]

^^You Sir are and idiot........the PS3 Supports Netflix Streaming fine...as a DNLA Server it was DESIGNED to do that........By summer the PS3 will support Netflix or Blockbuster thru a firmware update........

He said he HAS a 360 and doesnt want to pay for another year of gold Subscription JUST to stream netflix........Awsome things for free!?!?? you DO Realize you have to PAY for Netflx streaming on the 360 right??? its called a Gold Subscription.....

Saying home is a free version of The Sims just shows how much of dumb ass you are........as Home is not a game yet a portal.........and unlike the sims there are REAL people controlling the avatars.........

in other words........shat the fuck up.......

[ScottL @ Jan 7th 2009 6:42PM]

FYI, Playon does support Silverlight as of several days ago.

[PSN: Aggie_CEO @ Jan 7th 2009 6:25PM]

now if they have a 32" model for under $600.......I'll get that for the bedroom......

[mykie @ Jan 7th 2009 6:51PM]

This is the future.

The future is here.

[htd @ Jan 7th 2009 7:07PM]

netflix plays from TV directly now?

when will it play from ps3?

when will it play from xbox360 without live gold?

[PSN: Aggie_CEO @ Jan 8th 2009 8:31AM]

1.)yes.......

2.)Maybe By Summer

3.) When Gold is Free to all..........in other words NEVER.......

[Ed @ Jan 7th 2009 7:15PM]

Goodbye Blu-ray. :D

[PSN: Aggie_CEO @ Jan 8th 2009 8:32AM]

goodbye blu-ray???

you must not like new releases, extra content, and OWNING the content........

[Hooterman @ Jan 8th 2009 1:11PM]

or high bitrate video and uncompressed audio

[Jack @ Jan 7th 2009 7:28PM]

I tried out Netflix streaming and it was quite good, however the selection of movies were somewhat limited. I wouldn't say goodbye to pressed media just yet because I believe that content providers will not allow streaming media at the new titles until they have squeezed every last penny out of what they can sell.. That's why most of the streaming movies are older. (Not bad mind you, just older)

[Kris @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:39PM]

too cool, i can not wait to upgrade to a Vizio