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Old 04-03-12 | 11:29 AM
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Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?

I'm considering replacing my three-year old Sony BD player (which still works fine, but is only wi-fi ready and does not have any streaming options) with a new one that has wi-fi, Netflix/Amazon/Hulu streaming capability.

What's the go-to model/make these days on a BD player?

Or do I just go with a Roku box?

Is there a difference in streaming quality between BD players and a standalone box like a Roku?
Old 04-03-12 | 11:36 AM
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Re: Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?

I would keep your current BD player, and get a Roku 2 box.
Old 04-03-12 | 05:12 PM
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Re: Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?

Originally Posted by TallGuyMe
I would keep your current BD player, and get a Roku 2 box.
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Based on what I've seen, BD players don't take streaming too seriously. It's just an added feature. Get a Roku. Streaming is all they do, and they do it well.
Old 04-03-12 | 07:00 PM
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Re: Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?

Thirded.

Oh, it's probably not streaming quality, it's app quality which would be better. Interface, not streaming resolution.
Old 04-04-12 | 10:14 AM
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Re: Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?

Get a PS3. The main things you can stream on Roku you can do on PS3 plus you can play a few games and watch blu-rays.

I own both but only use my roku when I have to.
Old 04-06-12 | 10:08 AM
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Re: Opinions: new BD player or Roku box?

After our PS3 broke and we decided we didn't want to replace it, we bought a Roku box for Netflix and Panasonic Bluray player for discs.

It's one instance where we're okay with it not being "all-in-one".

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