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  • #16
    Re: anyone using a Roku media streamer

    So far I do not like the plex media server software. It seems to be to much up keep just to get things setup. I like it when things just work with out having to make tweakes all the time.

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    • #17
      Re: anyone using a Roku media streamer

      yeah, i loaded it today and it seems to be a resource hog too. were you able to stream anything yet?
      1968, 69 351W,NP 435, Stak 5.22, D44 with 4.10's, chebby discs and a detroit, 9" with 4.11's and a lockright. 35" MTR's, TRO, WH cage, ps, pb, 3.5" susp, 2" body lifts, pile of parts in the garage, empty wallet!

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      • #18
        Re: anyone using a Roku media streamer

        kwspony,
        The Roku I been testing is the Roku HD. I bought this one because it will be used on a old TV and hooked up through composite for the kids. The Roku 3 i heard is a lot faster. So from what I tested, the device is Okay. You can not get Hulu (free stuff) on the device without having to tweak a bunch of shit. It comes with Hulu Plus, which means $7.99 a month. The Amazon Instant video work fairly well but you have to buy everything. These are the only Channels I tested. I tried to tie in my movie system with Plex but that was a hassel and really didnt get it to work. I was able to intergrate Hulu desktop to Windows Media Center (movie system). Hulu desktop is a great product compared to the Roku channel. You can install it on any PC.

        So I do think the Roku will work for me while the kids are still small and don't mind watching the same episodes over and over (ones I purchase from Amazon). Then for my TV, I will run Hulu Desktop on my Media Server tied into Windows Media Center. Then if I feel I need more, I will try the WD TV because it plays back local media better.

        Hope this helps.

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        • #19
          Re: anyone using a Roku media streamer

          it does, thanks.
          1968, 69 351W,NP 435, Stak 5.22, D44 with 4.10's, chebby discs and a detroit, 9" with 4.11's and a lockright. 35" MTR's, TRO, WH cage, ps, pb, 3.5" susp, 2" body lifts, pile of parts in the garage, empty wallet!

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          • #20
            Re: anyone using a Roku media streamer

            Those of you looking to ditch cable may be interested at looking into android boxes and installing/running XBMC.

            Here is a good resource.

            http://xbmc.org/?s=xbmc+for+android
            Last edited by Hallz; 04-19-2013, 09:48 AM.

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            • #21
              Re: anyone using a Roku media streamer

              i bought a Roku 2 XS. still tinkering with it but I have Plex media server running and it can stream moveis off my PC fine. Still building a channel list too. so far it is good.
              1968, 69 351W,NP 435, Stak 5.22, D44 with 4.10's, chebby discs and a detroit, 9" with 4.11's and a lockright. 35" MTR's, TRO, WH cage, ps, pb, 3.5" susp, 2" body lifts, pile of parts in the garage, empty wallet!

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              • #22
                Re: anyone using a Roku media streamer

                I ended up taking my Roku back. To much tinkering to make things work. I get by with Hulu plus desktop on my movie system.

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