ReQuest delivers Hulu to media servers, Netflix coming soon

Now available for download to ReQuest's pricey whole-home media servers is a Hulu front-end that promises to be more TV friendly than the website itself. Usable via a standard IR remote users can click through Hulu's content, fast forward and skip, or add shows to their queue, while video automatically goes full screen when it starts playing. YouTube support was already part of the deal, and a Netflix streaming app is on the way soon. Dollar for dollar wise it doesn't compare to PlayOn, SageTV, boxee or Windows Media Center plugins but if you've already shelled out $2,500+ for a media server and all the fixings, easy access without the DIY flair is a sweet addition.

[The Dead Marxist Trio Posted Feb 14th 2009 10:51PM]

Personally I would never spend that much money on something like then when I could build something more powerful myself for less money. 90% of the time, dealing with tech support is more time consuming and frustrating than just googling for how to fix the problem.

I'd rather upgrade my audio setup than trade away my XBMC/server setup and get an overpriced media server.

Just my 2c.

Can never complain about smooth feature integration though, kudos ReQuest.

[The Dead Marxist Trio Posted Feb 14th 2009 10:53PM]

*something like that