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Roku Adds HD, Updates for Non-Netflix Content
newteevee.com - 12/21/2008
Roku Adds HD, Updates for Non-Netflix Content
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It looks like Roku made its first move to go beyond being just “the Netflix player” this weekend. Firing up the ole Roku box this afternoon brought up the new home screen instead of immediately jumping directly into the Netflix streaming queue like it usually does. dscf1767 There’s a new welcome ...

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Gizmodo:  Roku Player Gets Update for Netflix HD, Future Service Expansion [Roku]

SolSie.com:  Roku gets upgraded to HD and non–NetFlix Contents

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Roku Player Gets Update for Netflix HD, Future Service Expansion [Roku]
Gizmodo — ... also upgraded your player to support an advanced video format that will deliver better video quality, especially over Internet connections. Finally, your player is now fully HD compatible. If you have an HDTV, select ‘update display type’ below to get the full HD experience. (Tip: visit www.netflix.com/InstantHD for HD movies from Netflix. Netflix has a short and somewhat sweet list of HD titles for Netflix enabled devices if you're interested. [NewTeeVee — Thanks, Chris!] ...

Roku gets upgraded to HD and non–NetFlix Contents
SolSie.com — ... This addition really makes the box compelling to non hardcore gamers, who can stream HD contents from NetFlix on their Xbox 360 and positions well against Netgear EVA 9000 Digital Entertainer Elite.  [Source GigaOm] ...

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