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Kudos for Roku
June 24, 2008
Netflix's video streaming set-top box Roku scored big points in a review by Todd Spangler of VB sister publication Multichannel News. He says it's "very very easy to set up and use."
The box, which retails for $99, allows Netflix customers to watch the online rental giant's video streaming service on a TV. Users must agree with Todd, but the box sold out quickly.
However, although Todd loved the Roku box (noting the lack of new releases and high-def videos), he brings up an interesting point about the future of video streaming and downloading: Internet service providers limiting bandwith and charging more for higher usage. Downloading and streaming video will of course require higher usage.
If this new pricing becomes the norm, having a box to get Internet video to the TV won't matter if the expense gets too high.
Posted by Samantha Clark on June 24, 2008 | Comments (0)
