So close and yet so far....

SpursFan1902 · Post by **SpursFan1902** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:04 pm

I actually don't know exactly what this means, except that we still can't get BBC iPlayer in the US...

https://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/roku ... in-the-uk/Engadget

Post by **faceless** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:08 pm

they're pretty cool those wee boxes, but as is mentioned, you'd be as well with a Wii or Xbox. I still use my original Xbox to watch movies that I've downloaded on the big(ger) tv.

major.tom · Post by **major.tom** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:14 pm

In the past, I've used my xbox to watch movies. But the fan noise was too distracting. Several months ago, I purchased a Patriot Box Office (PBO). Cost was $50-60. If you place a (2.5") hard drive inside, you can copy content to it from a PC like a removable hard drive. Or you can connect a network cable to the back and stream content from your home network. Or you can purchase the add-on wi-fi dongle ($20) and connect to your home network wirelessly.

I don't think it supports any streaming internet services, but as a media player, it's my new favourite piece of hardware.

ps. the link above does not show the remote, but it's very functional. Here's a review that includes more photos.