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Roku Digital Video Player (Netflix)

The Roku Digital Video Player is a way to play the "Instant Movies" from Netflix without connecting to a computer. An internet connection is required however.

Now Roku has added Amazon Video on Demand which has over 40,000 movies and TV shows starting at $0.99 making it a great substitute to HBO and Showtime.

There has also been news that Roku has been working with other 3rd parties which will bring even more options to the device in the future.

Roku Digital Video Player

Pros

No monthly fee for the device
40,000+ movies and TV episodes available from Amazon Video On Demand
12,000+ movies and TV episodes available with your Netflix subscription
Use your high-speed Internet connection to start watching movies in seconds
Connecting is easy - both Wi-Fi and Ethernet are built in
Works with virtually any TV - old or new - including HDTVs

Cons

Still somwhat limited on Instant Movies from Netflix
Video quality is determined by your boradband speed.

WhereverTV

This portable device is still pretty new and uses the internet to play hundreds of international television channels. It also plays video and audio files stored on your home network.

The WhereverTV device allows you to browse television channels around the world, as well as a wide variety of internet video and audio. This can all be done where ever you are as long as you have an internet connection. With its portability this could be your hotel or the inlaws.

Basic service includes hundreds of channels and there are optional premium channels available for a fee.

Check Wherever TV prices.

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