Best way to stream Netflix

[marx321_04]

I bought a Roku XDS back in November so I could stream Netflix. It worked great for a month and then it would not stream Netflix anymore. I had to do some troubleshooting but I got it to work again. Well it worked great for a month and now it wont stream netflix anymore, again. Long story short I'm tired of fixing this thing. I'm not trying to rip on them, it works good for some but crappy for others. Unfortunately its crappy for me!
I've been searching for something else thats "more reliable".
I think I have read about them all.( Boxie, wdtv, googletv, tivo, a new computer the list goes on)
What do you guys recommend? I'm leaning toward some kind of compact computer since Netflix works great on my computer(its in another room and I don't want to move it).
I have to admit I'm a cheap bastard , so before I spend the money again I want to ask.............. What do you use?

[yoda313]

Check the wdtv live plus models that support netflix. That or a dvd or bluray player that has the netflix logo on them. They are getting very inexpensive now as well.

[sum_guy]

Most Roku - Netflix disconnects are solved by pulling the power cord on it and letting it reboot. If you continually have problems with your Roku it could be a DNS problem, changing your wired or wireless router to use 8.8.8.8 as primary dns and 8.8.4.4 as secondarydns will solve the problem.

[marx321_04]

Thanks for the troubleshooting sum_guy. I have unplugged it and rebooted it still.........falure. I wish the roku would work for me but no joy I am not knocking them at all! I have done everything except change the DNS numbers because I have U-verse, can't change the DNS in the router. I have telephone and TV threw them as well. ( They don't give you the option to change DNS )
I even tried double Nat'ing (another router) I think I just need something else.

[redwudz]

The DNS numbers sum_guy mentions are probably instead the ones the router issues, DHCP or fixed LAN addresses. Those are the ones your computers and LAN devices use. DHCP means they are created and issued automatically by the router. You can use fixed addresses for your computers and devices from your router instead and that can sometimes help. I don't use DHCP with my system as I find it more stable with fixed addresses. These adjustments are in the router.

The ISP issued DNS addresses are usually not changeable, but if so, the ISP would have to change them most times. With some ISPs, reseting the modem by unplugging it 'may' reset your ISP issued address, but not that often. Reseting the router won't affect them. The ISP issued addresses are not likely the problem, or you would have problems with all internet connections. But if you have a separate modem, no harm in unplugging it and see what happens. Sometimes modems get updates from the ISP and that can mess up connections at times and resetting it by unplugging it for a while may help.

[MOVIEGEEK]

I had too many problems with my Roku so I sold it last year and bought a couple of Sony players(SMP-N100 & S570) to stream Netflix, they don't have a slick UI like a Roku but I have had zero problems streaming. Sony players also have Amazon VOD, Crackle and Hulu Plus. As a bonus streaming music and photos is easy because they support DLNA, streaming video isn't so easy though.

[marx321_04]

I have tried unplugging the modem. I also have tried resetting the roku and unplugging the modem.Still problems. The Roku is giving me gray hair. I just don't think it should be this hard. I'm not trying to write the perfect program in C. I just want to watch a movie. I'll play around more with the modem.

I like the Sony option. I have read about that.

[MJA]

if your are using a wire to connect your netflix player .check Panasonic DMP-BD75 it's only $99 .it plays netflix,MKV,and Dvix .buy it from your local store so you can return it in case you don't like it

[jagabo]

I have an LG BD550 Blu-ray player and it has very good Netflix support. I got it for about US$80 a few months ago.

[budwzr]

You need a hardwire connection, wifi is sketchy depending on the environment. If wifi is your only option, you'll want to get a repeater. I have two of these, and they work great.

http://www.amazon.com/Hawking-HWREN1-Hi-Gain-Wireless-300N-Extender/dp/B001DMEYCY/ref=...0637376&sr=8-3

[sum_guy]

One other thing to try, is get into your Roku as you normally do, scroll to the Left and select "Settings", Then Select "network" Then select "repeat guided setup", use wired or wireless depending on how you connect your Roku. Often this will solve connectivity problems.

If this Roku is a dead horse, whipping it won't make it run. You can always contact Roku of course and see if they can assist.

[marx321_04]

I've got the Roku wired right to the router 3 feet away. I'll try the "repeat of guided setup" I haven't done that one in awhile.
I'm thinking new blu-ray player.