As it is a 720 and not 1080, I'd like to know if anyone has a Roku hooked up to stream movies and if it works okay?
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I've got Roku, Apple TV, Dish Network, and a Panasonic Blu-Ray all running through a Pioneer vsx-60 receiver to the TV and they all look great. I can't tell any difference between a 720p and 1080p TV . I have both.
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I have a Roku and it works great. This TV is a great value, the fact that is 720 should not make you hesitate to buy it; the picture is beautiful!
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When I last checked it was incompatible but don't let that deter you. I added a Roku 2 XS for the much better menuing it offers than using the built in Internet browser and a far smoother streaming experience. With broadband &gt;3Mbs the Hi Def images I see on this set are much better than I have seen on many theater screens. It really has changed how I see films.
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no one lying to you that model is 720p i have it also but... it might have a 1080i for blue-rays and other higher broadcast modes.
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Yes, I'm using it with a Roku 3. I can't use the Roku at 1080 but I think that's a limitation of HDMI on my TV. The Xbox is using 1080 on the other half without an issue.
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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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It has worked fine for me, steaming Netflix and various video files. I haven't pushed it at very high data rates, though. Jim
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If you buy the internet adapter it should stream amazon, netflix, etc. I bought one, but it didn't work. I suggest buying a Roku instead if you want to stream. I have one, and it works extremely well.
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I seem to recall that this thing likes 1080p, so if you have a full HD monitor, you're all set. However, I found that this thing tends to stop working if I leave it plugged in, so I ended up removing it from my home theater setup. If you want a device for streaming video and Android apps, you might try the Kind Fire TV. This thing is really kind of... Well, cheap is the best word I can use to describe it.
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Mine works great for Netflix, don't use it for much anything else unless I'm bored or curious to see what else is online to watch. For an older unit it still hangs in there with some newer models and plays just about anything, I use the PS3 media server to stream movies that wouldn't otherwise play thru smart media or usb. I haven't seen any updates for the firmware since I got mine, but that may not be unusual since I haven't seen any problems other than some codecs that don't play unless streaming them from a PC.
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This is the WORST thing about this TV. You CAN'T. I had to buy a ROKU to hook up to the TV so I could. I had a nice 52' flat screen 1080, perfect, all I had to do was buy this ROKU and it is just like the SMART HISENCE. If I new that sooner, I would of NEVER bought the TV.
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The new HD only has 2 output options, as I look at the pictures. The HDMI, which gives you digital audio and video in 720p and a 3 wire RCA audio video analog output which will not give you high def video. If you research the Roku and Apple TV there are many issues with HDMI compatability with TV's and my Roku HDMI output just stopped working suddenly, luckily the older version of the HD has a composite video out and a fiber optic audio out which will still allow me a pretty good 720p video with digital audio. If I were buying today I would get the XDS since it has more output options in case the HDMI doesn't work or simply poops out as mine did. The new HD only has 2 output options, as I look at the pictures. The HDMI, which gives you digital audio and video in 720p and a 3 wire RCA audio video analog output which will not give you high def video. If you research the Roku and Apple TV there are many issues with HDMI compatability with TV's and my Roku HDMI output just stopped working suddenly, luckily the older version of the HD has a composite video out and a fiber optic audio out which will still allow me a pretty good 720p video with digital audio. If I were buying today I would get the XDS since it has more output options in... » Read More The new HD only has 2 output options, as I look at the pictures. The HDMI, which gives you digital audio and video in 720p and a 3 wire RCA audio video analog output which will not give you high def video. If you research the Roku and Apple TV there are many issues with HDMI compatability with TV's and my Roku HDMI output just stopped working suddenly, luckily the older version of the HD has a composite video out and a fiber optic audio out which will still allow me a pretty good 720p video with digital audio. If I were buying today I would get the XDS since it has more output options in case the HDMI doesn't work or simply poops out as mine did. « Show Less
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Just replaced mine with Roku 3 - LOVE. Also I couldn't always get the Sony to play in full 760P but no prob with the Roku. Only annoying thing is Roku only has HDMI so you have to have a receiver with that for audio. The Sony had every connector imaginable (as did old Roku, but the new one looks so sweet...)
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I use it in 720 and, for my purposes (golf swing analysis), it is more than enough. I believe that you can still use 1080 but have not tried that as 720 is more than enough for my purposes. Could send a link to youtube but I believe that would be erased.
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If you want to view in 720P (HD), you need an HDMI cable. If Standard Definition is ok for you, you can just use the A/V (red, white, yellow) cables that come with the Roku.
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For my 1080p TV the video quality isn't that great so I would recommend getting the ROKU that can stream in 1080P.
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No, the screen resolution is 1366 x 768, so 1080p movies will play like 720p.
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The 4k has a beautiful picture. I have been very happy with it. Recently Netflix announced some 4k streaming. i viewed some of the offerings and the differences from HD run from minor to significantly clearer almost 3D like. The 4k is pricey vs what is available on 1080 and the return on investment is not yet confirmed but given what i saw on Netflix it is promising.