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Netflix Roku Movie Download Box *** NEW*** : User Reviews

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Affordability    Picture Quality    Movie Selection    Download Speed    Ease Of Use    Service and Support    Average Rating:[4.50]

Netflix has announced a partnership with LG Electronics to produce a set-top movie download box, which will access Netlix movies over the internet.  Rumors include a combined Blu ray DVD player, now that the high def DVD war is over.  If the new box includes more new releases and faster download and movie start than Netflix's current download service, it could be a hit.  Currently you must connect your PC directly to the TV to watch Netflix downloads on anything but your PC.  We will continue to update here with the latest information available.

*** Today,5/20/08, Netflix announced the release of their first movie box by Roku, an internet radio manufacturer.  The device will sell for $99, and has no hard drive, so the movies must be streamed from your PC over ethernet or Wi-Fi network.  The movies are sorted and downloaded to your PC first.  Their is no additional cost for movie downloads yet, and the library is not increased from the original 5000 older titles previously available for download from Netflix.  Eventually Netflix will need to make deals with movie studios for new releases at additional cost to compete with Apple TV.***  For more information check these links:  From NY Times:

Netflix Announces New Movie Box From Roku

Or this Review from PC Magazine:

Netflix Movie Box By Roku Review

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 Apparently, Netflix intends to license their service on other set top boxes from LG and others.

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