Comments on: How I Use Netflix and an Xbox 360 To Save $676.12 Every Year http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/ They're your boundaries. Break them. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Practical Nerd http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-492 The Practical Nerd Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:41:40 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-492 Another great option - thanks Shelly! Another great option – thanks Shelly!

]]> By: The Practical Nerd http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-955 The Practical Nerd Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:41:00 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-955 Another great option - thanks Shelly! Another great option – thanks Shelly!

]]> By: Shelly http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-491 Shelly Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:23:21 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-491 Good article. There is another way to watch Netflix "Instant Watch" stuff on your TV without using you computer or Xbox - plus no monthly fees other than your Netflix subscription. It's called a Roku box. I paid a 1-time cost of $100, and it's basically a very little Linux based computer that uses WiFi (or wired if you need it) to stream video to your TV. Hooking it up it easy - it includes the standard yellow, white and red cables. Or use the HDMI or component connections with your new HDTV. All you need to do is just plug it into your TV. It comes with a little remote too. So it's connected to your Netflix account and it pulls up your Instant Que - they appear on your TV in almost a Mac "cover-flow" format. You can browse through all the movie covers and also read ratings and descriptions. Click play & it downloads (a lot are in HD now too!) The streaming is great too - not choppy at all - EVER! And yes, you can get a TON of TV shows (and great movies!) through the instant watch feature on Netflix - LOVE IT! (Side note- if you want to add something new to your instant watch list, pop onto Netflix and pick something out - it will take about 5 seconds for it to appear on your Roku screen) Some additional feature of the Roku box are: The Roku digital video player instantly connects your home television to over 45,000 choices from Amazon Video On Demand AND MLB.com and Roku have teamed up to bring your favorite team right to your TV screen. Watch Major League Baseball games LIVE, from anywhere in the country. Overall - I LOVE IT. I haven't had cable in 2 years and don't miss it. The Roku box is great because you don't have to fuss with cords and set-up, just turn it on when you want to use it! It's one of the BEST investment's I've made! Check it out>>> http://www.roku.com/home/ Good article. There is another way to watch Netflix “Instant Watch” stuff on your TV without using you computer or Xbox – plus no monthly fees other than your Netflix subscription. It’s called a Roku box. I paid a 1-time cost of $100, and it’s basically a very little Linux based computer that uses WiFi (or wired if you need it) to stream video to your TV. Hooking it up it easy – it includes the standard yellow, white and red cables. Or use the HDMI or component connections with your new HDTV. All you need to do is just plug it into your TV. It comes with a little remote too.

So it’s connected to your Netflix account and it pulls up your Instant Que – they appear on your TV in almost a Mac “cover-flow” format. You can browse through all the movie covers and also read ratings and descriptions. Click play & it downloads (a lot are in HD now too!) The streaming is great too – not choppy at all – EVER!

And yes, you can get a TON of TV shows (and great movies!) through the instant watch feature on Netflix – LOVE IT! (Side note- if you want to add something new to your instant watch list, pop onto Netflix and pick something out – it will take about 5 seconds for it to appear on your Roku screen)

Some additional feature of the Roku box are: The Roku digital video player instantly connects your home television to over 45,000 choices from Amazon Video On Demand
AND MLB.com and Roku have teamed up to bring your favorite team right to your TV screen. Watch Major League Baseball games LIVE, from anywhere in the country.

Overall – I LOVE IT. I haven’t had cable in 2 years and don’t miss it. The Roku box is great because you don’t have to fuss with cords and set-up, just turn it on when you want to use it!

It’s one of the BEST investment’s I’ve made!

Check it out>>> http://www.roku.com/home/

]]> By: Shelly http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-954 Shelly Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:23:00 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-954 Good article. There is another way to watch Netflix "Instant Watch" stuff on your TV without using you computer or Xbox - plus no monthly fees other than your Netflix subscription. It's called a Roku box. I paid a 1-time cost of $100, and it's basically a very little Linux based computer that uses WiFi (or wired if you need it) to stream video to your TV. Hooking it up it easy - it includes the standard yellow, white and red cables. Or use the HDMI or component connections with your new HDTV. All you need to do is just plug it into your TV. It comes with a little remote too. So it's connected to your Netflix account and it pulls up your Instant Que - they appear on your TV in almost a Mac "cover-flow" format. You can browse through all the movie covers and also read ratings and descriptions. Click play & it downloads (a lot are in HD now too!) The streaming is great too - not choppy at all - EVER! And yes, you can get a TON of TV shows (and great movies!) through the instant watch feature on Netflix - LOVE IT! (Side note- if you want to add something new to your instant watch list, pop onto Netflix and pick something out - it will take about 5 seconds for it to appear on your Roku screen) Some additional feature of the Roku box are: The Roku digital video player instantly connects your home television to over 45,000 choices from Amazon Video On Demand AND MLB.com and Roku have teamed up to bring your favorite team right to your TV screen. Watch Major League Baseball games LIVE, from anywhere in the country. Overall - I LOVE IT. I haven't had cable in 2 years and don't miss it. The Roku box is great because you don't have to fuss with cords and set-up, just turn it on when you want to use it! It's one of the BEST investment's I've made! Check it out>>> http://www.roku.com/home/ Good article. There is another way to watch Netflix “Instant Watch” stuff on your TV without using you computer or Xbox – plus no monthly fees other than your Netflix subscription. It’s called a Roku box. I paid a 1-time cost of $100, and it’s basically a very little Linux based computer that uses WiFi (or wired if you need it) to stream video to your TV. Hooking it up it easy – it includes the standard yellow, white and red cables. Or use the HDMI or component connections with your new HDTV. All you need to do is just plug it into your TV. It comes with a little remote too.

So it’s connected to your Netflix account and it pulls up your Instant Que – they appear on your TV in almost a Mac “cover-flow” format. You can browse through all the movie covers and also read ratings and descriptions. Click play & it downloads (a lot are in HD now too!) The streaming is great too – not choppy at all – EVER!

And yes, you can get a TON of TV shows (and great movies!) through the instant watch feature on Netflix – LOVE IT! (Side note- if you want to add something new to your instant watch list, pop onto Netflix and pick something out – it will take about 5 seconds for it to appear on your Roku screen)

Some additional feature of the Roku box are: The Roku digital video player instantly connects your home television to over 45,000 choices from Amazon Video On Demand
AND MLB.com and Roku have teamed up to bring your favorite team right to your TV screen. Watch Major League Baseball games LIVE, from anywhere in the country.

Overall – I LOVE IT. I haven’t had cable in 2 years and don’t miss it. The Roku box is great because you don’t have to fuss with cords and set-up, just turn it on when you want to use it!

It’s one of the BEST investment’s I’ve made!

Check it out>>> http://www.roku.com/home/

]]> By: The Practical Nerd http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-470 The Practical Nerd Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:30:13 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-470 Jon, once again stuff seems to work for me. Hulu looks pretty great, as does ESPN. The real gravy of PlayOn now is its plugins: NFL Network, National Geographic, Cartoons, and especially LiveTV, which integrates PlayOn with StreamTorrent, TVAnts, Sopcast, and others. Slick stuff! Jon, once again stuff seems to work for me. Hulu looks pretty great, as does ESPN. The real gravy of PlayOn now is its plugins: NFL Network, National Geographic, Cartoons, and especially LiveTV, which integrates PlayOn with StreamTorrent, TVAnts, Sopcast, and others. Slick stuff!

]]> By: The Practical Nerd http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-953 The Practical Nerd Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-953 Jon, once again stuff seems to work for me. Hulu looks pretty great, as does ESPN. The real gravy of PlayOn now is its plugins: NFL Network, National Geographic, Cartoons, and especially LiveTV, which integrates PlayOn with StreamTorrent, TVAnts, Sopcast, and others. Slick stuff! Jon, once again stuff seems to work for me. Hulu looks pretty great, as does ESPN. The real gravy of PlayOn now is its plugins: NFL Network, National Geographic, Cartoons, and especially LiveTV, which integrates PlayOn with StreamTorrent, TVAnts, Sopcast, and others. Slick stuff!

]]> By: The Practical Nerd http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-465 The Practical Nerd Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:04:37 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-465 Thanks for commenting, Jon! My older brother said the same thing, but we'll just have to see. Things tend to work better for me than them. I have no idea why! Thanks for commenting, Jon! My older brother said the same thing, but we’ll just have to see. Things tend to work better for me than them. I have no idea why!

]]> By: The Practical Nerd http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-952 The Practical Nerd Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:04:00 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-952 Thanks for commenting, Jon! My older brother said the same thing, but we'll just have to see. Things tend to work better for me than them. I have no idea why! Thanks for commenting, Jon! My older brother said the same thing, but we’ll just have to see. Things tend to work better for me than them. I have no idea why!

]]> By: jon http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-464 jon Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:02:43 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-464 I'll be interested in seeing what you have to say about PlayOn. I tried it with my PS3 and it was very disappointing. The promise of watching thousands of shows on Hulu was exciting, but it never really worked. The shows would start downloading, play for a few seconds and then hang and hang and hang. I really wanted it to work, but it didn't. I’ll be interested in seeing what you have to say about PlayOn. I tried it with my PS3 and it was very disappointing. The promise of watching thousands of shows on Hulu was exciting, but it never really worked. The shows would start downloading, play for a few seconds and then hang and hang and hang. I really wanted it to work, but it didn’t.

]]> By: jon http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/comment-page-1/#comment-951 jon Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:02:00 +0000 http://www.thepracticalnerd.com/2009/09/28/how-i-use-netflix-and-an-xbox-360-to-save-676-12-every-year/#comment-951 I'll be interested in seeing what you have to say about PlayOn. I tried it with my PS3 and it was very disappointing. The promise of watching thousands of shows on Hulu was exciting, but it never really worked. The shows would start downloading, play for a few seconds and then hang and hang and hang. I really wanted it to work, but it didn't. I’ll be interested in seeing what you have to say about PlayOn. I tried it with my PS3 and it was very disappointing. The promise of watching thousands of shows on Hulu was exciting, but it never really worked. The shows would start downloading, play for a few seconds and then hang and hang and hang. I really wanted it to work, but it didn’t.

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