20 May 2008

$100 Netflix box

This is so awesome and so cheap I may have to get one! I have a NF plan that only has limited hours but still I never use them except on work trips.

http://gizmodo.com/389698/first-netflix-streaming-box-review-100-and-unlimited-downloads

"Netflix is planning HD streaming and this box will support it. When Netflix gets HD streaming content, they'll update the box by firmware to support HD resolutions at higher bitrates of 4-6mbps, including 5.1 surround (everything is stereo now.)"

This may be a no-brainer for anybody with kids who need to be indoctrinated in 80s pop culture like the Karate Kid. Or if they don't want their TiVos full of Thomas/Dora/whatever.