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SpursFan1902
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:04 pm    Post subject: So close and yet so far.... Reply with quote

I actually don't know exactly what this means, except that we still can't get BBC iPlayer in the US...

http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/roku-adds-bbc-iplayer-channel-as-it-starts-shipping-in-the-uk/Engadget
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faceless
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

they're pretty cool those wee boxes, but as is mentioned, you'd be as well with a Wii or Xbox. I still use my original Xbox to watch movies that I've downloaded on the big(ger) tv.
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major.tom
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In the past, I've used my xbox to watch movies. But the fan noise was too distracting. Several months ago, I purchased a Patriot Box Office (PBO). Cost was $50-60. If you place a (2.5") hard drive inside, you can copy content to it from a PC like a removable hard drive. Or you can connect a network cable to the back and stream content from your home network. Or you can purchase the add-on wi-fi dongle ($20) and connect to your home network wirelessly.

I don't think it supports any streaming internet services, but as a media player, it's my new favourite piece of hardware.

ps. the link above does not show the remote, but it's very functional. Here's a review that includes more photos.
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