Netflix video quality I'm curious, if those Netflix users with Download speeds of 1.5 Mbps or less (DSL and Satellite) will be able to stream a high quality video for 42" and larger screens. The Netflix website checks download speed and serves video quality corresponding with the speed of the connection. From personal experience, streaming a good quality video requires a cable modem (which is generally 5 Mbps or better) or at least a 3 Mbps DSL download speed. Does the Samsung increase buffering time so that video quality is enhanced? Anyone have any knowlege about this? Netflix video quality I'm curious, if those Netflix users with Download speeds of 1.5 Mbps or less (DSL and Satellite) will be able to stream a high quality video for 42" and larger... » Read More Netflix video quality I'm curious, if those Netflix users with Download speeds of 1.5 Mbps or less (DSL and Satellite) will be able to stream a high quality video for 42" and larger screens. The Netflix website checks download speed and serves video quality corresponding with the speed of the connection. From personal experience, streaming a good quality video requires a cable modem (which is generally 5 Mbps or better) or at least a 3 Mbps DSL download speed. Does the Samsung increase buffering time so that video quality is enhanced? Anyone have any knowlege about this? « Show Less
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I haven't used Amazon yet. But I've noticed they allow 48-hour rentals. So does that mean the whole thing is downloaded and then you have 48-hours to watch? In other words, even with a normal DSL or Cable connection, could you, say, rent something in the morning, and then watch it that evening smooth?
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What is required to set up the connection to stream Netflix movies directly to my TV? I have a BlueRay player connected to the TV. Can the movies be downloaded through the BlueRay player, as indicated in one of the previous messages? If so, how do you set this up? I am a Time Warner cable customer and I get TV, internet and phone through them.
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With 3mps my rebuffing time has been cut in half, I see now that if you don't have at least 3mbps you are not going to enjoy Netflix's play now. If you have as much as7mbps you are one step below Blu-ray. You can take this from someone with first hand experience. I think now unless my system goes down I now have the perfect set up,a 67" Samsung, 2500 Blu-ray, 123 bose and Netflix what more would you need.
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I have a cable modem and I occasionally have quality problems. I haven't figured out yet if the trouble is with my network, the player or Netflix. Sometimes I'll get a message saying that the connection is too poor to even connect, so I click OK, reconnect, and generally it loads at high quality. Or sometimes it will load at medium quality so I'll stop the playback so it will load again. More often than not it loads the second time at high quality. It's kind of quirky.I can't answer your question, but thought I'd share my experience. Oh, and I have a 46" Samsung tv.
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@ NC movie man.Sorry, but not good. Your video quality probably looks good when watching cartoons or using a SDTV (non HD). The pixellation you describe - I have not seen. On my TV, a 47" LCD Flat Panel, lack of clarity is the problem. Picture quality is about as good as the worst SDTV Satellite channels that I occasionally watch.If you installed computer software when setting up your modem, it might indicate your download speed.
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Anyone can test their download and upload speeds by going to speakeasy.net/speedtest/ and clicking on one of the cities listed. It will record your IP internet speed so you can find out if you are receiving what you are paying for from your ISP.
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I don't use Netflix, but according to my research Netflix is still trying to bring 4K streaming to life. The reason is because 4K streaming takes double the bandwidth. Most consumers use only about half the bandwidth required for 4K streaming. I use 4K discs, such as Men In Black (4K version) to watch in 4K. Also, I have a Sony receiver that upscales to 4K (actually near 4K). I stream through it. I use Amazon Instant Video. According to some of the techno geeks, you have to check with your ISP to see if they have you connected up to a 15Mbps (minimum) service. Higher is better. Low streaming speeds will interfere with your 4K streaming; thus, you'll never achieve 4K delivery. Many ISP companies are trying to catch up to the demand. Therefore, check with your ISP to verify your connection speed. If it's too slow, you'll have to upgrade your service. Any 4K signal that goes into the HDMI port of your Sony TV will display as 4K. You have to make sure it's a 4K signal.
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I just got a PS3 and the streaming Netflix feature is only by way of inserting a Disc provided from Netflix which uses BD live to stream the content (from what I've read). It may be specific to the PS3, but it would be worth it to pop that disc into the Sony S560 and see if it can do it the same way. This disc is free from Netflix to customers by requesting one at www.netflix.com/PS3Someone try it out and post back here. If it works, I would consider getting this unit for the bedroom.
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I don't have it connected to Cable or Network tv...I mainly only watch Bluray movies or use Netflix/Hulu/Youtube and also my gaming console. I will say some movies/tv shows only shown in standard definition via Netflix look great, the 240hz on the M Series extremely helps standard definition....Very little to no grain and no judder from what I've seen.
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Linn, I currently have an XDS in use (The HD-XR is a "backup"). Essentially, as far as I know the HD-XR specs and "innards" are identical to the XDS (save the extra "real" component cable connections and bigger case; see Roku website for spec sheet page). Speaking of slow internet connections, you've got to have at least 2Mbps speed to get "two dots" viewable resolution (out of four dots; I have &gt;4Mbps to reach "four dots" max resolution consistently). So in a way, it does "buffer", with a "progress bar" on screen...on those unusually rare "slow days" on i.e. Netflix (I am basing it on the identical specs of XDS & XD-HR). James
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Awesome J.Ausfeld! When you get this figured out - please let us know. My wife tried to get me the 2550 for Christmas, but got confused and I ended up with a 2500. Meanwhile, I *love* the netflix streaming... it works great. Now if I can only add Pandora! (Also, I've been thinking that with web-enabled content, all kinds of applications could theoretically be programmed on a disc...).
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Yes you can but the software is so slow its not even worth it. It takes about 4min to connect to netflix and thats with a broadband connection running at 18mbs. I really only use it to watch 3d blu rays cause I can adjust the depth of the picture(which I am unable to do on my newer lg 3d blu ray player).if you really just want a device to stream on thats cheap I would suggest the matricom gbox midnight it comes without instructions but there are a ton of youtube videos on how to load addons to learn from. I actually ditched my cable after buying one and get 3 times more programs without comercials for a third what I was paying for cable. I think its well worth looking in to but thats just me. Yes you can but the software is so slow its not even worth it. It takes about 4min to connect to netflix and thats with a broadband connection running at 18mbs. I really only use it to watch 3d blu rays cause I can adjust the depth of the picture(which I am unable to do on my newer lg 3d blu ray player).if you really just want a device to stream on thats cheap I would suggest the matricom gbox midnight it comes without instructions but there are a ton of youtube videos on how to load addons to learn from. I actually ditched my cable after buying one and get 3 times more programs without... » Read More Yes you can but the software is so slow its not even worth it. It takes about 4min to connect to netflix and thats with a broadband connection running at 18mbs. I really only use it to watch 3d blu rays cause I can adjust the depth of the picture(which I am unable to do on my newer lg 3d blu ray player).if you really just want a device to stream on thats cheap I would suggest the matricom gbox midnight it comes without instructions but there are a ton of youtube videos on how to load addons to learn from. I actually ditched my cable after buying one and get 3 times more programs without comercials for a third what I was paying for cable. I think its well worth looking in to but thats just me. « Show Less
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No you will need to connect the LG BD300's ethernet jack into an ethernet cable that is connected to your network - it will not stream directly through the cable. (There is no cable connection on the player.) For best quality you would connect your TV to the player with an HDMI cable. They supply a component cable (red/blue/green) for older TVs but the quality will not be as good.You also need to have at least 1.5 Mbps Internet service for minimal Netflix streaming. For better quality have 4 - 6 Mbps download bandwidth available. Their 'near HD' quality streams require at least 4.5 Mbps. No you will need to connect the LG BD300's ethernet jack into an ethernet cable that is connected to your network - it will not stream directly through the cable. (There is no cable connection on the player.) For best quality you would connect your TV to the player with an HDMI cable. They supply a component cable (red/blue/green) for older TVs but the quality will not be as good.You also need to have at least 1.5 Mbps Internet service for minimal Netflix streaming. For better quality have 4 - 6 Mbps download bandwidth available. Their 'near HD' quality streams require at least... » Read More No you will need to connect the LG BD300's ethernet jack into an ethernet cable that is connected to your network - it will not stream directly through the cable. (There is no cable connection on the player.) For best quality you would connect your TV to the player with an HDMI cable. They supply a component cable (red/blue/green) for older TVs but the quality will not be as good.You also need to have at least 1.5 Mbps Internet service for minimal Netflix streaming. For better quality have 4 - 6 Mbps download bandwidth available. Their 'near HD' quality streams require at least 4.5 Mbps. « Show Less
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All streaming video that I have tried so far works great but I do not have a Netflix account so I can not answer from personal experience as it is entirely possible that they may have a "block" on the output. It works fine with Crackle, Hulu, DroidTv(PVR), YouTube, and iMediaShare.
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I am a novice on 42lv5500 or any hdtv but I am interested in rec. Netflix in both streaming and disc format, is it possible?Is it easy to set up and operate?Is the picture as clear as in store LED?Jim
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Roku needs above 1.5 mbps for a "good" picture, above 2.5mbps for HD. The minimum I believe is about 0.5mbps but the picture quality at that rate would be marginal and you might experience frequent rebuffers. Otherwise it doesn't matter what type of internet connection it uses. Keep in mind if you don't already have one you'll need a wireless router. Also they're in transition between this the first generation roku and the new ones that are not quite available on Amazon. I'd recommend Amazon as the seller because if it doesn't work well enough with your internet connection, Amazon is the easiest for returns.
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Yes, I am able to stream Netflix. Bear in mind that each situation is different (interference, your pipe, and distance). I do recommend optimizing using the fast-lane tech they have. It greatly reduces interference, thus increasing BW needed for streaming. I used 5gHz device (my S3) to AC1200, then 2.4gHz Ac1200 to router. This works much better than all 2.4gHz overlay. You need to get into NetGenie to make the designation, and your portable device has to support 5gHz. Hope this helps.
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Yes, we have been able to stream from netflix but have not tried other sources. I believe it will as long as you have access.
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Extender has nothing to do with Netflix.You should get access to Netflix streaming through your Netflix account. If the speed of your Internet connection is high speed, and your connection to the device streaming the content is also fast (meaning high speed processor and high performance, if you are using a PC for example), then you can connect the device (or TV) to the Extender. It has both wired and wireless connections, but the speed of the streaming has to do with your WiFi configuration and matching between your Router and the Extender. All this assuming you have a provider with high speed internet and a high speed Modem. Extender has nothing to do with Netflix.You should get access to Netflix streaming through your Netflix account. If the speed of your Internet connection is high speed, and your connection to the device streaming the content is also fast (meaning high speed processor and high performance, if you are using a PC for example), then you can connect the device (or TV) to the Extender. It has both wired and wireless connections, but the speed of the streaming has to do with your WiFi configuration and matching between your Router and the Extender. All this assuming you have a provider... » Read More Extender has nothing to do with Netflix.You should get access to Netflix streaming through your Netflix account. If the speed of your Internet connection is high speed, and your connection to the device streaming the content is also fast (meaning high speed processor and high performance, if you are using a PC for example), then you can connect the device (or TV) to the Extender. It has both wired and wireless connections, but the speed of the streaming has to do with your WiFi configuration and matching between your Router and the Extender. All this assuming you have a provider with high speed internet and a high speed Modem. « Show Less
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Go to speedtest Dot Net on the web and run a speed test. If over 1.5mbps then you are good to go Roku. 1.25mbps is sort of borderline. Anything lower down to about 0.6mbps will work but never in HD. They will work with the lower speeds but never upshift to HD.
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It may be that the salesperson is enthusiastically describing a capability that requires more than the TV. I'm not aware of the 750 having that capability -- and any TV can display your Netflix-streamed movies with an external box like this:http://www.productwiki.com/roku-netflix-player/You might want to check in with some 750 users about this capability. I'd be surprised if it's built-in to the TV, but I've been surprised before...
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I am having the same Netflix streaming problem: video is constantly stopping and starting (buffering). It seems to work better once it has been playing for a while but the first 10-15 minutes are unwatchable. I switched back to my old crappy Insignia player (which won't play discs anymore) to see if it was a network issue. Nope, it's the Panasonic player. Returning it before my 30 days are up.