Streaming performance of BD85 vs Roku XDS Can someone compare BD85 vs Roku XDS when it comes to wireless streaming? For example, compare the picture, audio, real-time performance, distance from wireless router, user interface or any other qualities worthy of note. Thanks, AJ Streaming performance of BD85 vs Roku XDS Can someone compare BD85 vs Roku XDS when it comes to wireless streaming? For example, compare the picture, audio, real-time performance, distance from... » Read More Streaming performance of BD85 vs Roku XDS Can someone compare BD85 vs Roku XDS when it comes to wireless streaming? For example, compare the picture, audio, real-time performance, distance from wireless router, user interface or any other qualities worthy of note. Thanks, AJ « Show Less
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Very interesting --especially since the Roku website says XD is compatible with WPA2. I presume the BD85 was ok with WPA2 -- right?
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I bought the Roku XD and returned it prompty - it could not connect to a wireless WPA2 network. Check the review on Amazon - there are a lot of negative - and recent - reviews with this complain.
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The BD85 had no problems with WPA2 from my experiance and took a whole 5 minutes to set up , and it also streams quite well (while using a Dlink -655 router (set to full "N') .
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I haven't hit a loser with either ASUS player while WDs aren't so friendly. I haven't used it for music yet, so I don't know if it reads the playlists straight up. I haven't tried .isos as others have recommended, but it plays mkv and the variety of avis just fine. I have the WD Live and Mini, too, and I think I'm growing to like the ASUS products for the ease of use, variety of file formats, and more visible fonts (I even set up the R1 for my 82-year old father, and plug in soccer games for him when I get them). Thx for the google suggestion.
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Both routers look great and meet my requirements. SlikLizrd, can you specify how much is one better than the other for: - Wired and Wireless performance - Wireless Range - NAS performance - Media Server performance Thanks
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Roku XD Streaming Player 1080p So far Netflix has not supplied closed captioning in the regular video streaming and it is almost 2011. Someone needs to see whether the ADA finds this a worthy topic since the hard-of-hearing are hearing-disabled. Are there no legal teeth to use on Netflix and Roku? For the moment, they should both post disclaimers on their current sites that streaming content is currently done without closed captioning. The potential ecomonic loss ought to be apparent to both the people making the streaming Roku players and the content providers, such as Netflix and nudge them in the direction of providing closed captioning. Roku XD Streaming Player 1080p So far Netflix has not supplied closed captioning in the regular video streaming and it is almost 2011. Someone needs to see whether the ADA finds this a worthy topic since the hard-of-hearing are hearing-disabled. Are there no legal teeth to use on Netflix and Roku? For the moment, they should both post disclaimers on their current sites that streaming content is currently done without closed captioning. The potential ecomonic loss ought to be apparent to both the people making the streaming Roku... » Read More Roku XD Streaming Player 1080p So far Netflix has not supplied closed captioning in the regular video streaming and it is almost 2011. Someone needs to see whether the ADA finds this a worthy topic since the hard-of-hearing are hearing-disabled. Are there no legal teeth to use on Netflix and Roku? For the moment, they should both post disclaimers on their current sites that streaming content is currently done without closed captioning. The potential ecomonic loss ought to be apparent to both the people making the streaming Roku players and the content providers, such as Netflix and nudge them in the direction of providing closed captioning. « Show Less
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Thanks Richard! I'll try the reboot first. I almost bought a Roku but needed a dvd player so just got that. So I can hook up the Roku and still have the blu ray player while using the Roku for streaming?I appreciate your advice!
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I also had problems with the BD 390 and the Dir 655 N series. Purchased the new router and could connect the 390 to the network, but could not download streaming video. Reinstalled my old DI 524 G series router and was able to stream from Netflix. Connection with the G series is quirky and sometimes it will not connect, but when it does it will stream in HD mode if available for the movie. I had hoped to improve this with the faster N series, but ended up returning the 655 router. I personally think LG has some firmware bugs that need to be worked out.
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You are welcome. Do me (us) a favor and let me know which one you decide to keep and why. If the next firmware revision or two does not fix the video streaming, then I will probably add one of those two just for Hulu. You could save me the hassle of buying both, comparing, and returning one :)
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I have both a Roku HD and an Apple TV (on different sets). At the moment, I like both pretty much equally, but for different reasons. The biggest differences: Roku has more "channels" (content sources) than the Apple, and some pretty dedicated people both within and outside the company for developing more. Apple TV has the ability to stream content from iTunes on my computer, and audio from my iPod touch. The big question right now is whether or not Apple will develop more channels and/or allow 3rd parties develop their own. If they do both -- and it's likely they will-- I think the Apple has a lot more potential than the Roku because of the excellent hardware inside the box. The ATV has an A4 processor like an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch and 8gb of storage... I'm sure there's some amazing things that can be done with that. If development is opened to third parties, there's going to be a flood of apps. As much as I root for small companies against the giants, Apple is... well, Apple. I'm pretty certain it's the last company in the world Roku would choose to compete against. 720p vs. 1080p? I'll say this straight out: no one is ever going to come to your house for movie night and say, "I'm sorry, but your 720p picture is just unwatchable. I have to leave." It's one of the least interesting numbers when it comes to picture quality.
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Roku needs above 1.5 mbps for a "good" picture, above 2.5mbps for HD. The minimum I believe is about 0.5mbps but the picture quality at that rate would be marginal and you might experience frequent rebuffers. Otherwise it doesn't matter what type of internet connection it uses. Keep in mind if you don't already have one you'll need a wireless router. Also they're in transition between this the first generation roku and the new ones that are not quite available on Amazon. I'd recommend Amazon as the seller because if it doesn't work well enough with your internet connection, Amazon is the easiest for returns.
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If you watch a lot of SD tv you will probably want to spend the extra $600 on the XRB4 since it will up convert the signal to 1080p. I have the W3000 and my friend has the XRB4 and every time I watch SD tv on his I realize how bad mine looks on SD. However if you plan to go mostly HD I would save the $600. HD wise I can't tell the difference between W3000 and XRB4
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I have never been able to stream with the Roku I purchased from Amazon a couple of years ago. It is just sitting by my television. I do have a smart TV now by Samsung so I really do not need the devise anymore. Sorry I cannot answer this question.
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I have our roku3 in an up stairs bedroom and it streams faster than the wifi blue ray player that we have down stairs closer to our router. I suppose it depends on the strength of your wifi signal but ours works just fine at quite a distance
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I have had no problem with this unit at all. It is on my home network (wired and wireless). The performance is very good so far. I plan to put my streaming video on the drive in a couple months so will see how that works. For now, great purchase
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The streaming stick works very nicely if you have a TV with the proper port. It has similar functionality to the Roku 3, although the Roku 3 will upscale to 1080 resolution, which the stick will not.
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I never got very good speed with this. I purchased it for streaming and it was awful for that. I ended up with a Roku which I like a lot. It does not surf all web sites.
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I have found that making sure there is adequate wifi signal is important to using this device to stream video. For my home, I found it necessary to add a "range extender" to my wifi system . I have ocasionally experienced dropped signal since installing the extender but it is rare. Buffering has improved considerably.I have found that the recent update for the youtube app corrected a few issues including the full screen problem.I hope this helpsHarold
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I've seen the W3000 side by side with XBR. I don't like the XBR. It makes movies look like stage shows. Very disconcerting if you like movies. The "3D" effect they talk about makes movies look like video -- if you know the distinction. (If you watch sports more than movies, you will probably like the XBR more.) I almost bought an XBR because "MotionFlow" sounded good... I was stunned when I saw them side by side. Also happy, because I'll save almost a grand by buying a 52W3000 rather than XBR! Do yourself a favor and find them in a store so you can look. Some people like the XBR 3D effect. I really don't. I've seen the W3000 side by side with XBR. I don't like the XBR. It makes movies look like stage shows. Very disconcerting if you like movies. The "3D" effect they talk about makes movies look like video -- if you know the distinction. (If you watch sports more than movies, you will probably like the XBR more.) I almost bought an XBR because "MotionFlow" sounded good... I was stunned when I saw them side by side. Also happy, because I'll save almost a grand by buying a 52W3000 rather than XBR! Do yourself a favor and find them in a store so you can look. Some people like... » Read More I've seen the W3000 side by side with XBR. I don't like the XBR. It makes movies look like stage shows. Very disconcerting if you like movies. The "3D" effect they talk about makes movies look like video -- if you know the distinction. (If you watch sports more than movies, you will probably like the XBR more.) I almost bought an XBR because "MotionFlow" sounded good... I was stunned when I saw them side by side. Also happy, because I'll save almost a grand by buying a 52W3000 rather than XBR! Do yourself a favor and find them in a store so you can look. Some people like the XBR 3D effect. I really don't. « Show Less