Netflix Quality on IMAC: Does Netflix streaming fill up the entire screen on the larger IMACs, and does PQ quality suffer on the larger screens?
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The picture quality on my 21.5,when streaming from NF is as good as the source and fills the whole screen in full screen mode.Get your popcorn,turn down the lights and enjoy an outstanding viewing experience.You'll love it.
904547
No it does not. Just the usual apps like Netflix and Pandora. The Netflix app does not do a good job. I use a Roku box for streaming. It does have great picture quality.
551368
I have the 16:9 widescreen model, and it works just fine on my mac. I do believe it comes with install disks for both systems, but it's been so long since I first got it that I can't remember.
715981
1920x1080 pixel full HD native resolution. This things a beauty. It's a dual monitor setup with the latest iMac and looks better
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I have found lower quality resolution with Netflix streaming wirelessly than I get with Amazon using the same speed and config. I have a BluRay player attached that has wireless that I plan to try to see if it is better but I don't think it is the connection since I can stream HD from Amazon and get a totally crisp picture. I have a 10mb connection.UPDATE:As mentioned above I did try streaming Netflix through my Sony BluRay to see if the connection was better. It may have been very marginally better, but did not solve the recurring pixelation problem. In my case at 10mb it may be partially a speed problem. I plan to upgrade to 60 or 90 in the next few weeks and will post another update after that as well. I have found lower quality resolution with Netflix streaming wirelessly than I get with Amazon using the same speed and config. I have a BluRay player attached that has wireless that I plan to try to see if it is better but I don't think it is the connection since I can stream HD from Amazon and get a totally crisp picture. I have a 10mb connection.UPDATE:As mentioned above I did try streaming Netflix through my Sony BluRay to see if the connection was better. It may have been very marginally better, but did not solve the recurring pixelation problem. In my case at 10mb it may... » Read More I have found lower quality resolution with Netflix streaming wirelessly than I get with Amazon using the same speed and config. I have a BluRay player attached that has wireless that I plan to try to see if it is better but I don't think it is the connection since I can stream HD from Amazon and get a totally crisp picture. I have a 10mb connection.UPDATE:As mentioned above I did try streaming Netflix through my Sony BluRay to see if the connection was better. It may have been very marginally better, but did not solve the recurring pixelation problem. In my case at 10mb it may be partially a speed problem. I plan to upgrade to 60 or 90 in the next few weeks and will post another update after that as well. « Show Less
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I have connected my BenQ to my ipad with HDMI connector. I streamed Netflix, Amazon over wifi on the ipad to watch on the projector.
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I have my tv set up with apple tv and i have access to Netflix, hulu plus, all iTunes content & many others. I can also connect my lap wirelessly for streaming amazon prime.
1991978
No problem getting Netflix. Works well. All and all, this is a great streamer, especially if you have a lot of content on your HD. It will play almost all formats, including a lot which other units don't. For me this was the main factor for purchasing.
973189
I was going to buy a $400 projector, but this one serves its purpose for my Netflix/gaming habits. Its not true HD, but for the price I love amd have had it over a year. The picture is very clear, but if you are close enough you can see the pixels. I love it, regardless, considering I now have my own personal movie theater. I dont know what an imac screen is, but if it is a computer hooking up to it, this may not be for you. I try to watch shows from my laptop to the projector, but the quality is bad. I dont mind, and can still watch it happily, but for those who are picky this is a no go.
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I bet it happens on the next model.I dont get why the resolution on this is HIGHER than 1080P, yet you never really get to use it since the highest video from iTunes is 720P ( currently ).
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I just tried viewing a Netflix movie using the NB-505. Even upgraded to 2GB RAM, the video is decidedly jerky. I would not recommend this for Netflix. However, it plays local video just fine.
1184994
The Netflix app is available (free). I just streamed two movies over the weekend without any issues or buffering. The screen on this tablet is amazing.
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I'm not too sure to be honest. I use netflix on my Apple TV and stream the audio to my zeppelin no problem.
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I second what Mickey said, to check the box to show mirroring options on the Menu Bar. When I first used the adapter, the TV screen mirrored my iMac desktop, then one day it was only the Desktop background image. I found that mirroring options box was unchecked. Checked it again and all was well.- I'm a Mickey, too.
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plays great in camera, but skips when trying to play it through my iMac, despite a super-fast 2.66 Intel processor and 4GB! what could be the problem?
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Maybe. It depends on how capable is your Wifi router. I had the same problem with my router being upstairs. I ended up buying a new better router and it still didn't help. What I ended up doing is reconfiguring my original router as wireless access point and keeping it within about 20 feet from the Roku box. Now the streaming problem have disappeared with Netflix and Amazon VOD. Actually when you stream, the Roku box provides an indication (in terms of horizontal dots) of how good the signal strength is. If you get 3 or greater dots (maximum is 4), you have a good connection. The signal strength in the settngs menu also should say the strength is good or excellent (fair isn't good enough). I still have the stutter with IMAX and some other HiDef sites but I feel now this might be either a problem with these sites not being able to deliver HD traffic very well or my Comcast connection not being fast enough. I get &gt;5Mbps consistently though it ranges between 3-13Mbps. I recommend you check your internet BW limit on U-verse first. If you are getting less than 1.5Mbps you will have a stutter independent of your Wifi on Netflix. If you are getting &gt; 3Mbps then most likely it's your Wifi. Hope this helps.
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I didn't experience the setup problems you did, nor did I experience the stuttering. So I guess the answer to your question is that things must have improved. After more testing after my initial review, I did encounter a few negatives: I did hear the noisy fan (I didn't notice initially since it was in a room I don't often visit). When trying to play the streams on my MacBook laptop using Safari, I did get stuttering, but that isn't my primary use case. And when playing on Roku, the video quality isn't as good as, say, the same shows streaming from Hulu. But I would expect that since Hulu isn't streaming live and can devote more horsepower to encoding the streams. On an iPad, however, the streams look great! Also, I've recently had a chance to try streaming from Simple.TV to ChromeCast. Similar issues with video quality not being as good as live TV, but quality was the same as on Roku. I actually prefer viewing on ChromeCast vs. Roku, but that's my personal preference. Overall, I'm quite happy with the device. Is it perfect? No. But it seems that it is getting incrementally better with each software update.