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Netflix Player by Roku Video Review

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PROS:
Affordable. Provides uninterrupted standard-definition movie streams. No PC necessary. Easy setup. Automatically syncs your Instant Queue.

CONS:
Streams at low bit rates on slow networks. Limited selection of films. No HD support... yet.

BOTTOM LINE:
For those looking to augment an unlimited Netflix subscription, this set-top box from Roku is affordable and easy to use. Here's hoping the movie selection becomes broader.

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