[GRLUG] Raspberry Pi Question

[Robar Philip]

On Jul 26, 2012, at 8:20 PM, Bob Kline <bob.kline at gmail.com> wrote:

> The low end Roku is $50 from Amazon, and works well. I can’t believe you’ll
> save anything by starting with a $35 RP, adding a remote, case, and trying
> to get it gong, all to try to avoid an extra $15 or less. And S&H can be free.
> 
> We have three low end Roku units, and they do the job well.

It is clear from a little internet searching that Roku boxes are polarizing devices. I have put off getting one for years, but I finally broke down and ordered a refurbished Roku for one reason, it is the only inexpensive way to be sure you’re getting the best Netflix video and audio quality. PC based solutions will never do this due to licensing restrictions. And finding out what quality level of Netflix content any given device (i.e. TV, disc player, game console) supports is nearly impossible (Netflix certainly won’t tell you), but the Roku is documented as getting the highest level of HD video and multi-channel audio that Netflix offers. Any other service I get from the Roku will be a bonus—to me it’s a dedicated Netflix box.


Phil