Review: Netflix delivers Internet movies to TV

User rating: 3.7 / 5 after 11 vote(s)

In this image provided by Roku the Netflix Player by Roku is shown.  The device enables Netflix subscribers to stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to the TV. (AP PhotoRoku)
In this image provided by Roku, the Netflix Player by Roku is shown. The device enables Netflix subscribers to stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to the TV. (AP Photo/Roku)

(AP) -- It's the big horse race in the gadget market this year: Who's going to win consumers' hearts with a box that brings Internet movie downloads to the TV set? Now, we have a tiny box that deserves to be a winner.


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Digital Foci Ships Image Moments 6 Digiframe

Oct 06, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
The Digital Foci IMT-063 Image Moments 6 digiframe features a 5.7 inch 640 x 480 display with LED backlighting, two tone chrome finish, 450Mb of internal storage, support for memory cards, and USB 2.0 connectivity. ...

Family-friendly Wii out to win battle-loving gamers

Oct 04, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
Eric Nofsinger is betting that Nintendo's hot family-friendly Wii videogame consoles can win the hearts of "hardcore gamers" that lust for battle in action-packed virtual worlds.

Insignia Launches Two New GPS Devices

Oct 04, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
Insignia has two new GPS devices available to the consumer; the 4.3-inch NS-CNV20 and the 3.5-inch NS-CNV10. Both models have a bright LCD screen and a slim profile that allows you to place it in your shirt ...

RIM CEO: AT&T still testing delayed BlackBerry

Oct 03, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- A delayed top-of-the-line BlackBerry phone from Research in Motion Ltd. is still undergoing testing by AT&T Inc., and RIM's co-CEO implied that the carrier wants to avoid the chorus of complaints about performance ...

New Sony Reader has light, note-taking stylus

Oct 03, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Sony Corp. unveiled a new e-book reader Thursday with a built-in light and a touch-sensitive display, features that set it apart from Amazon.com Inc.'s competing Kindle reader.