Roku Netflix set-top video box now beta testing Amazon Video on Demand

dvice.com - 2/9/2009

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That cheap $99 Roku Netflix box that we love so much is about to get even more versatile. Still shining from a 720p HD upgrade six weeks ago, now the little-box-that-could is about to hook up users with downloads from Amazon Video on Demand (formerly called Amazon Unbox). It's a private beta ...

zatznotfunny.com - 2/6/2009

Roku’s Amazon VOD in Beta. YouTube Next?

— zatznotfunny.com — We knew Amazon Video on Demand was headed to Roku’s media streamer ($99) early this year. And now, via their forums, we have word that the service has entered private beta. I had hoped Amazon VOD functionality was hidden within the recent 1.5 ... (more) Roku’s Amazon VOD in Beta. YouTube Next?

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forums.rokulabs.com - 2/6/2009

Roku Forums :: View topic - Amazon Video On Demand - Beta Closed

— forums.rokulabs.com — Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming interest in beta testing Amazon Video On Demand. At this time, the Beta is full and unable to accept additional users. It may take time for the Amazon site to reflect these changes. We apologize for the ... (more) Roku Forums :: View topic - Amazon Video On Demand - ...

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roku.com - 2/9/2009

Roku Home | Digital Video Player, SoundBridge & BrightSign

— roku.com — The Roku digital video player (also known as the Netflix Player by Roku) instantly streams high quality movies from Netflix (and soon from Amazon Video On Demand) over the Internet -- directly to your TV. The Wall Street Journal, CNET, WIRED, and ... (more) Roku Home | Digital Video Player, SoundBridge & ...

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Krunker — ... direct to the television set at an affordable price. Then it received a 720p HD upgrade a few weeks back that allowed it to stream HD videos from Netflix. Now, Zatz Not Funny is reporting that Roku is privately testing a new beta software update that will bring Amazon Video On Demand support to the player. If all goes well, the support will be rolled out in version 2.0 of the software update. Not too bad for a $99 dollar player. [Check it out via DVICE.com] Technorati Tags: Roku Player, Amazon Video On Demand ...

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