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        <title><![CDATA[Internet set-top box]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-338514-3691789]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[I have netflix streamed to my hd tv through my DVD and I can output the Internet based  TV information in 1080P through one of the HDMI ports on my HD TV.  I do not see why I need any of these tools mentioned in this review.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[mike_buckley@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:41:03 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Roku + ESPN3]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I am looking at buying a Roku and subscribing to the Hulu Plus channel option to watch entertainment (i.e. TV shows, movies) but find that the Sports selection on Hulu Plus isn't all that robust.  There are events on Internet (free) ESPN3 that I would like to see.  Is there a way to see these events using Roku or do I have to get an additional WiFi sender/receiver to see these events on my TV.   One of the advantages of Roku is that it is hooked to the WiFi router and once set up, means I don't always have to have my PC running to watch TV programming. For certain events I would gladly crank up the PC if I could see the football game.  I still have an older, non-WiFi capable TV.  Any help out there?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[JamesTheFirst]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:01:21 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Internet Tv  Options]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There are so many other options out there for internet tv. My only ? about the internet tv set top boxes are do you have to pay for a monthly subscription? I currently Use this program that i got from http://www.tvon-yourpc.com . Basically you buy it one time and you can access thousands of channels all across the world. The only thing that you need is an active internet connection.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[jamie42069]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:18:10 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Revue Lacking]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have a Revue, and while it is a really cool device, Logitech and Google brought a product to market before it was ready.Netflix works great, nad the video quality is fantastic, however, Hulu isn't available, and browsing to NBC, CBS, ABC, etc network sites you are unable to view show video streams because they are specifically blocking non-PC based viewing of the content.I also have a netgear digital entertainer EVA-9150 on my main TV and have all of my music, Pictures, and Movies ripped to a Netgear ReadyNAS NV+. In all I have about 4TB of content on this device. The Netgear device plays it all perfectly. However, even with the built in DLNA server (as of now, Revue only supports DLNA server connectivity to networked media) in the NAS box, the Revue can only see the folders on the NAS box, not the files/content, even tought many of the movies I have are .MKV files which logitech has specifically stated that the Revue can read.Logitech and Google need to release an update that allows the Revue to address SMB shares before I move this device to my primary TV.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Selltekk]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 07:11:04 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Yeah - Add WDTV LIVE! Plus to the list]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-338514-3395485]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[I bought mine about 6 months ago at Best Buy for $120 and can access ALL of the files I have stored on any shares in my house (several PC's, and TB worth of content).  It does Pictures, Music, internet (youtube, etc) and Netflix Streaming.. PANDORA Radio!  It's the Shiznit man!  HDMI and USB connections too!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[ray.kochevar@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:47:12 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Roku has PlayON!!!]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Now that Roku can connect to the PlayOn server software, you DO have access to all those internet channels.  Hands down the leader now that this functionality is there.If you have not tried PlayOn, give it a 14-day trial and, like me, you will probably be purchasing it.  Great product.  Better than Tversity by far.  Tons of plugins available for any internet stream you can find.  I watch shows from The CW, NFL channel, ESPN3, you name it.  If there is web content, someone has made a PlayOn plugin.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[stuarthsmith@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:00:08 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I have done just that]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have a small rooftop Antenna and Hulu Plus and Netflix. I also have boxee on PC but I rarely use it as Hulu and Netflix usually suffice. The only caviat is: on line TV viewing requires more interaction and intent. You have to look at programming  and decide which season, episode (etc)  and it take dedication not required by cable's easy switch and watch . In other wordsyou have control but it can be time consuming.Cheap has its price as well..]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[TexasHippie]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:48:37 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[But can Roku access youtube, gpogle videso, etc.?]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-338514-3395309]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[The review implied Roku can't do &quot;web clips.&quot; i took that to mean you can't ge to youtube, etc., or use your computer's browser, or evenp view the screen of your laptop.Am i wrong?I have an older sony 53&quot; rear-projection tv that's HD-ready-it'll display 720i, 720p &amp;1080i (i don't remember if it does 1080p or not). I don't have a convertor box (but maybe the comcast cable box HD could help). It has component and S-video inputs, too, but no HDMI.Will any of the bxes mentioned in thiw review do.better?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[flashgordonmd]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:49:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[STBs?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Really? Is that the name the industry is going to go with for these things? I'm going to feel like I should go to the clinic and get a shot every time I watch a show on the TV. ]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[dcolbert@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:04:48 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Agreed]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have 3 of them. You can get all the stuff others are talked about all baked in. You can transfer from one to the other. Storage with the Premier or with adding a WD drive is great.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rbumpus]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 07:49:50 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Connection]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have over 10mb connection but I had the same issue as you had.  I did some research and there are router settings that affect the throughput of streaming data. Once I tested for optimum settings and made the changes I never had a problem even with HD streaming.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[schapman@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:49:45 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Internet TV: Roku still trumps Apple, Google, and Boxee]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-338514-3391781]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[Haven't seen it myself, but a colleague swears by &quot;Popcorn Hour&quot; system. Is this comparable?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rcaraway]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:11:15 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Try MP3 tunes]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-338514-3391119]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[Roku HAS a very easy solution for streaming your iTunes library. It's a program called MP3tunes, and is available as a 'free' channel through their Channel Store. the free version has some limitations as to space, but I'd say they're fairly generous w/ the amount they allow you @ NC. You're free to purchase greater storage capacity, if you require it.  I use it personally, but I can't tell you much more about it, other than it's an easy setup. I just click the icon on my TV, turn it up, and let it play....]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Hagerman]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:24:28 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[TiVo works great for $99]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-338514-3390732]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[The promotional price on the TiVo Premiere makes it great for adding NetFlix, YouTube, Pandora, Amazon Video On Demand, and more to your TV. Oh, and it's the best DVR out there.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[jhamby479@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:08:23 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Not just one person in Household.]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-338514-3389944]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[I guess angst about bandwidth limits applies when one has a family of six (2 parents and 4 kids).  In such a household, one can have Rhapsody music service going on simultaneously for 3 PCs.  In addition, kids play online games, social network, and watch films/TV shows over NetFlix, Amazon on Demand, and Hulu Plus (that would be my spouse and I). I just bought an Internet enabled HDTV.  Unfortunately, monopolized capitalism (ISPs) is hindering U.S. innovation a bit.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[armando.garcia@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:30:24 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kewl!!..]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[You've been a veteran for a while then! When I was subscribed to premium cable content, I was using an ATI TV Wonder external digital cable tuner with 3.0 USB, and an analog/digital Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1290 ATSC card. I dropped the digital content for economic reasons, but the analogue side seems pretty good so far all by itself! I imagine with the up-converting ability of the circuitry now, using the older connectors will rend content that is pretty close to the highest definition standard.I suppose that just depends on whether the original lower resolution content has all it's frequency and tracks in place. I've noticed the same goes for DVD content - it can look like crap, or be stunning depending on whether the original track is in place from the original movie/show that is being viewed.I had forgotten about the original 'Super VHS' standard for example. Perhaps all of this comes into play?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[JCitizen]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:20:50 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I notice...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[my DRM doesn't kick in as much now that I started using only the analog chips in my media center. It is a lot easier to setup, and content does not get error messages complaining of rights violations.The resolution looks the same on my big screen, so I don't know how analog can look almost as good as 1080i/p on 61&quot; of screen real estate, but I'm not complaining!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[JCitizen]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:04:22 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I concure...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[whole heartedly! Full resolution movie content will gobble up the largest storage rigs, like a polar bear on steroids!I know I'll need a really BIG NAS soon!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[JCitizen]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:59:26 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Samsung HDTVs...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I've got a HL-61A750 running off a cable ready media center PC with an ATI HDMI graphics card passing the signal to the TV. This has worked pretty well for me. After my first card failed on warranty, the factory tried to replace it with an INVIDIA, and found out the HDMI passthru just wouldn't work, despite upgrading the mobo sound card chip with the latest driver just for that.They finally woke up and smelled the coffee and put the ATI Skyraider replacement that was supposed to go with that custom desktop arrangement.Streaming is done wireless at &quot;G&quot; speeds, no problem. Netflix uses silverlight in IE8 with incredible resolution, for streamed content.I have learned that many HDMI cables are not wired the same, and can cause problems with compatibility with the various manufactures. They don't necessarily need to be expensive, just fully wired correctly.The Patriot Box Office looks very interesting! From the Amazon Reviews, it makes me wonder whey it wasn't featured here!?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[JCitizen]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:53:48 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[250Gb - Whaaaat ?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[what are you watching guy?fifty DVD's worth of content a month seems plenty for me. seems mighty generous to me here in the UK, what do ComCrud charge you for that package?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[deskhero]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:09:06 -0800</pubDate>
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