Review: Netflix Watch Instantly
August 11, 2009 at 7:00 am Sharath 1 comment
The folks over at CEPro have done a review of Netflix’s Watch Instantly service on four different devices: TiVOHD, Samsung Blu-Ray player, Roku Netflix player, and on Windows Media Center.
TiVO HD:
Menus retain the standard Tivo format, fonts, and overall feel, with Netflix branding only going as far as the logo and color scheme. Netflix on the Tivo feels like an extension of the Tivo service, not a separate application that happens to be added on to the Tivo hardware.
Roku:
The Roku interface is extremely simple to use. Titles from your queue are presented in a side-scrolling panel of cover art icons. Title, run time, rating, and an HD indicator are shown for the title highlighted, while description and playback/rating/deletion options are shown once the title is selected.
Samsung Blu-Ray:
The P2550 has become my go-to Netflix streaming choice for one reason: image quality. The Reon HQV processing goes a long way in making non-HD Netflix content watchable on my 100-inch screen. Blocking and noise are greatly reduced, and just enough sharpening is applied to bring out detail without looking artificial. Note: Samsung BD-P2550 Blu-Ray Player has been discontinued.
Windows Media Center:
There is one significant benefit of the WMC Netflix implementation: you can search and play any Netflix title available for Watch Instantly. You can also add new titles to your queue. Or you can simply explore Netflix as you might do with your PC.
Entry filed under: netflix. Tags: Instant Watch, netflix, roku, Samsung, tivo, Watch Instantly, Windows Media Center.
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babykittyonadiet | August 28, 2009 at 9:41 am
I just got my Roku yesterday and am already in love with it. It couldn’t have been any easier to set up and it works perfectly. I’m very happy with it!