Are there any other streaming TV subscription services like Netflix or Hulu Plus?

I love Netflix but it seems like they're television show offerings are limited. Are there any other subscription based streaming TV services like it?

Originally Posted by NetflixDude

I love Netflix but it seems like they're television show offerings are limited. Are there any other subscription based streaming TV services like it?

you can checkout the services available on the Roku streaming player HERE.

Originally Posted by salemtubes

you can checkout the services available on the Roku streaming player HERE.

Hmm, that's a pretty cool site. Seems like they just about all of them combined into one site. Thanks for sharing :-).

Does anyone here actually own one of those Roku boxes? I'm curious how well they actually function.

Originally Posted by Orrymain

Does anyone here actually own one of those Roku boxes? I'm curious how well they actually function.

I actually have 3 ROKU boxes, one for each TV in the house. I cut cable TV 3 years ago and installed an OTA antenna and use ROKU to stream Netflix, Hulu and home server videos to the TVs.

It is a great set top box for only $59.

I find that my 3.0MBS DSL internet connection is fast enough to stream a Netflix movie in near HD quality. The box is very small and has a very simple menu and remote control....anyone can use a ROKU including granny.

I highly recommend a ROKU, free channels are being added all the time.

Originally Posted by salemtubes

you can checkout the services available on the Roku streaming player HERE.

In addition there are many "hidden" channels that can be added to the ROKU menu. ROKU is an open platform that allows developers to create channels public and private. The full list of ROKU channels available is at this link Roku Channel Database

Originally Posted by Orrymain

Does anyone here actually own one of those Roku boxes? I'm curious how well they actually function.

Yes, they are very simple to operate...and easy to use. The GUI is nice but not as good looking as some others (like AppleTV and Boxee).

There is no on/off button, they run continuously but consume low power. So anytime you switch to that input you should have a Roku screen ready to go.



As to the OP, yes...

Walmart backed Vudu
Amazon on Demand
iStore
CinemaNow
BlockBuster

Those are some of the big ones. There are also quite a few smaller companies out there.

Originally Posted by Cutthecable

I actually have 3 ROKU boxes, one for each TV in the house. I cut cable TV 3 years ago and installed an OTA antenna and use ROKU to stream Netflix, Hulu and home server videos to the TVs.

It is a great set top box for only $59.

I find that my 3.0MBS DSL internet connection is fast enough to stream a Netflix movie in near HD quality. The box is very small and has a very simple menu and remote control....anyone can use a ROKU including granny.

I highly recommend a ROKU, free channels are being added all the time.

Hey Cutthecable, Thanks for sharing this information.

It's fantastic! I watch complete series of tv programs. There are new tv programs that are available at the same time they're on tv. There are multiple channels to add to your lineup, like Acorn TV which is British programs, documentaries, the programs offered on PBS. There are free movie channels, free music channels, exercise videos, how-to videos, etc. I use HuluPlus which I think is much better than Netflix. If you're into movies, you'll like Netflix better, but Hulu Plus has lots of old and new tv programs. Hulu Plus also has their own programs that are not available anywhere else.