On Tuesday of last week, Amazon.com announced that it would be providing instant streaming services at no additional to all Amazon Prime members. At first blush, this seemed like a pretty awesome benefit, but if you examine the catalog closely, Amazon’s streaming offerings are much the same as what Netflix offers to its members. Still,…
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Holiday Gift Guide Part 2: Technology
Since I’m running out of time on dry land, I thought I would post the shortest portion of this gift guide next. While I do like gadgets, I can’t say I’ve been reading engadget religiously lately, so there are really only a few things on my post-Chanukah wish list this year. Roku I have Roku…
Three New Roku Players Available Now, Boxee Box Taking Preorders
Roku XDS ($99.99) Roku, the maker of excellent streaming media players for the home, has just announced three new HD capable boxes all priced under $100. The new $59.99 Roku HD streams video in high-definition at up to 720p and features built-in wireless and Ethernet support. The $79.99 Roku XD and $99.99 Roku XDS both…
Get $25 Off a Roku HD-XR (Just In Time For Father’s Day)
Until June 20, 2010, you can get $25 off a Roku HD-XR player if you order it over here. If you’re a Netflix subscriber, a Roku is a great way to deliver Netflix “watch instantly” content to your television set. If you’re not a Netflix subscriber, Roku still offers a plethora of other interesting content,…