What internet applications are bundled with the S570? Can someone summarize what internet apps are included with this unit?
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I have the S570. It has the following: Music: Slacker, Pandora, and some selections of Berliner Philharmoniker, Lollapalooza Radio (Lollapalooza 2010), National Public Radio (Slacker and Pandora are the full deal). Video: Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, Hulu Plus, Qriocity Video on Demand, You Tube, blip.tv, Crackle (free movies and TV shows), then some selections of Michael Jackson, Dr. Oz tips for healthy living, Yoga for Everyone by Tara Stiles, Wired (the magazine/website), Epicurious.com, Concierge.com, Style.com, Sony Digital Cinema Concert Series, MyPlay (music videos), some clips from the movie Salt, Inside Sony Pictures "Your Backstage Pass", Ford Models, Dailymotion, Howcast.com, uStudio, GolfLink.com, Livestrong.com, eHow.com, Flixster, SingingFool, Podcasts, Videocast.com, Pongalo.com -- I haven't even looked at all of these yet. The Netflix streams really well. Some people complain because you can't search for movies on the player. You need to set them up in your queue on your computer first. Not a big deal to me - just add several in at once, so you don't have to do it that often. Amazon Video on Demand also looks great, streams well. Hulu Plus seems spotty at times. I don't think it streams as fast or reliably as the other two - for example, watching two episodes of Law and Order SVU - it will stream one flawlessly and then get about 2/3 through the next episode and suddenly totally freeze and stay that way - NEVER have had some huge glitch like that with the other two. You Tube app is AMAZING. It's your own personal music video channel. Search for your favorite group/artist and it will play one video after another. I agree with M. Campbell above, new things seem to be added, so that is actually a nice feature - always something new, although I have had this a month and still have yet to look at everything. This player has a lot on it, and the picture quality for streaming and the blu-ray player is fantastic.
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no web browser, and the wifi works maybe, the net adapters dont last long though and u cant get ahold of panasonic to fix
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Hello,I have found a list of the built-in apps for this device.Built-in Apps: Netflix, Accuweather, YouTube, Twitter, Flicker, Facebook, Pandora, Vudu, CinemaNow, Flingo, Rhapsody
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No. It's a solid machine but you just have to upgrade software. My wife primarily uses it for internet access.
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Mostly android or Google related apps. Windows apps you would have to purchase
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Netflix, Hulu Plus, and YouTube are all options in this model. If you have it set up for wi-fi, you can do software updates. Google the owner's manual if you need directions on how to do any of that. I watch YouTube all the time, but don't use any of the pay services.
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Hello, I have found a list of the built-in apps for this device. Built-in Apps: Netflix, Accuweather, YouTube, Twitter, Flicker, Facebook, Pandora, Vudu, CinemaNow, Flingo, Rhapsody
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Ethernet only I am not sure if but someone said there was wifi hardware capabilities that could come with a update. Not sure if this is true but not Ethernet is the only way.
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I have the same question. Is it worth paying over $200 for the IS enabled version?
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The SB5101 and SB5101U ARE different modems. The U edition is a revision of the 5101 series. It has different hardware, stripped down, and is not compatible currently with most ISPs in the US. I highly recommend going with the SB5101 instead.
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Internet is necessary. Some apps come with it. Mine crashed about 2 weeks after I got it. I'm returning it and hopefully the next one will be fine. Happy New Year!
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Not sure how all this works? Can someone please tell me what I need to install this and what does it do? If i understand correctly, I have to already have internet set up in my home, then with this device, i can get wifi for up to serveral devices? so its like a wifi hotspot?
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No!! It does not have internet capabilities. I returned my purchase of this item bc it is not as listed. The one with the internet access is on amazon too but is more expensive. It looks similar but appears to be bigger. Hope this helps. (It was sweet little "computer" but I was so disappointed that I returned it anyways)
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I have not connected it to the Internet so do not know the options or costs
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Honestly, the Netgear doesn't have a whole lot of apps to choose from, but they are part of the purchase price (except for pay services like HuluPlus and Netflix). We also have a Roku and they add new apps all the time--many are free but some are for pay services. I wouldn't purchase the Netgear again for this reason.
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If you are talking about the usb that is included in the bundle, it is the wireless adapter. If you connect the DVR to the internet you will get a more comprehensive "tv guide" and you can do software updates to the unit. Also I think you can stream with it.
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That's what I would like to know also! Most of the systems will say internet ready, but only dsl. Get with the times! What will work on a 45 lan/ethernet?