Honestly I have NO clue about this stuff whatsoever. don't want to buy the best if something that cost less does the same for me
- nastyflyergirl

Sony had a streamer too. Works great. Not sure what roku does on top of the sony one.

Compare:
http://www.roku.com/products/compare


Had a Roku for awhile, worked great.
- Tomahawk

cool thanks. so it seems like if all I want it for is streaming games and netflix the 1 or 2 is just fine. I just don't want to spend more than is really necessary

cool thanks. so it seems like if all I want it for is streaming games and netflix the 1 or 2 is just fine. I just don't want to spend more than is really necessary
- nastyflyergirl

You may even be able to get away with the Roku LT. It only does HD up to 720p, though.

ok geek heads, help me out here. what is the difference between a Roku 1, 2 and 3? What does the 3 provide that the 1 doesn't, etc? I have a google box upstairs and love it but that cost 199 and it doesn't work with hockeystreams. I want to get a Roku downstairs figuring it will work with hockeystreams but also netflix, etc. Anyone know this stuff?
- nastyflyergirl

geek head eh? i'll refer you to an htpc for that with xbmc

Sony had a streamer too. Works great. Not sure what roku does on top of the sony one.
- Flyersgod

According to hockeystreams they only work with Roku, XBMC, Plex, PS3 and Xbox360. sucks that is doesn't work with Google box

geek head eh? i'll refer you to an htpc for that with xmbc
- 2Real

tech heads better?

That is factually untrue.

Luke Schenn has played 5 complete NHL Seasons. He has averaged well over 20 minutes a game in 3 out of the 5 Seasons. And in the other two Seasons, he averaged over 16 minutes a game.
- MJL

I know but if Wilson had any defensemen he would have played him 15 minutes or less.

According to hockeystreams they only work with Roku, XBMC, Plex, PS3 and Xbox360. sucks that is doesn't work with Google box
- nastyflyergirl

Only thing I'll warn you about Roku is... some cable companies will restrict access to content you can stream... for example, Comcast won't let you use your HBO Go account with your Roku because they feel it competes w/ their streaming offerings.

Netflix and Hulu should work universally, though.

does giroux get on the board tonight?

You may even be able to get away with the Roku LT. It only does HD up to 720p, though.
- BulliesPhan87

I can get the 1 for 60.00, the 2 for 78.00, 2XD for 64.29 and the 2XS for 78.20

does giroux get on the board tonight?
- stayinthefnnet

Nope. Crosby amputated his hands.

geek head eh? i'll refer you to an htpc for that with xmbc
- 2Real

Not too experienced, but <3 XBMC. Had it on my Nexus 7, set it up with Ice Films. Catch you later, Netflix.

I can get the 1 for 60.00, the 2 for 78.00, 2XD for 64.29 and the 2XS for 78.20
- nastyflyergirl

Speaking as a geek, the higher the dollar price, the more advanced the product.

except when it comes to FLyers contracts.

Teams evolve and develop over time. Young players and young teams develop that "winning identity" You said the right words. Build and establish.
- MJL

Ok ... I have my doubts about this move but we'll see going forward.

I know but if Wilson had any defensemen he would have played him 15 minutes or less.
- mayorofangrytown

Could say the something about downie being on the top lines.

Only thing I'll warn you about Roku is... some cable companies will restrict access to content you can stream... for example, Comcast won't let you use your HBO Go account with your Roku because they feel it competes w/ their streaming offerings.

Netflix and Hulu should work universally, though.
- Tomahawk

Gotta love Comcast. they are a royal PITA. I simply want it for streaming games and netflix. I don't even use the google box for more than streaming netflix and playing DVDs. Kinda sad I guess. this all came about because I am reluctant to get the center ice package for 160.00. Well now it would be more because the early bird plan is done. I kinda like the idea that I can get all NHL game and juniors and AHL as well with hockeystreams. if I keep putting this off I may get thru the season and not getting anything with all the money I spend on playing hockey, I am just trying to be more practical. I know as the season moves on I am going to miss having access to more games than just what NBC sports and the NHL network shows

Missing some of these in that post

- flyer_nutter

Lemme slide those on for a second if you will hooligan...

Touching on the trade first, I really love the move. One, it's a freaking trade, of a likable locker-room guy too. And that should shake it up. Expanding on that note, two, Steve Downie is a hell of a spark plug to bring in. He brings energy, and I watched a ton of Avs games after that crazy first game, and he did a lot of good little things on a line with Duchene.

Second, on this godforsaken JvR/Schenn trade. I have a signed, JvR jersey that he signed for me personally, his draft year was the first year I heavily scouted the draft since we were awful and I was devastated as a young boy. So I have a soft spot for him. Still do. JvR and Kessel are running my fantasy poop right now.

With that being said, this is a JvR that had 1 great playoff series and several good shifts spread out between 1634 other not-that-noticeable shifts. He had great speed for a big kid, and even nicer hands. In today's NHL that's super formidable. What he always seemed to lack, to me, was a motor. He never got up on his skates or had any giddy-up and go. I look for that a lot in an offensive player, how quick can they act/react on their skates. He really was incredible that one series, I thought (even after they got smoked by Boston) he'd turn a corner and start playing like the tank he could have been. But then injuries set in, and the same inconsistencies, and the same (I use this word loosely) lethargic or not-noticeable play.

Is Schenn the perfect defenseman, did he even fit the exact need that we are lacking on the blueline? No, he didn't. And he won't ever. MAYBE some season he'll score 5 goals and have 20 assists. Good year. Great year even. Because he plays a gritty game that is such a vital position, and he certainly has a lot of potential in his role. And none of that will give him numbers. Defenseman have the longest learning curve of all skaters. Defensive-defenseman, IMO, have the longest learning curve out of all various "types" of skaters.

Did we "win" that trade? Ask me in 5 years. Right now, no we aren't winning it, cause JvR has 13 pts and 12 games and is the most likely candidate to break Gretsky's record. But last year I thought Schenn played great, so much so that I thought that we were winning the trade, albeit by small margin. People so easily forget that defense isn't flashy.

I feel like if WIP had a blog thread, you loony-toons would occupy their interwebs. Let's relax for a little while and just enjoy the team. At least until Talbot scores a triple Gordie (hatty, 3 apples and 3 great KO scraps) and we can all go back to rooting for a lockout.

Speaking as a geek, the higher the dollar price, the more advanced the product.

except when it comes to FLyers contracts.
- youarewrong

thats pretty funny. right of course but I also don't want to spend more than is necessary for what I want to use it for

I'd absolutely do that in real life
- Just5

If you are talking Patrick Kane.. yes, I would...

tech heads better?
- nastyflyergirl

http://www.digitaltrends....ild-home-theater-pc-htpc/

Not too experienced, but <3 XBMC. Had it on my Nexus 7, set it up with Ice Films. Catch you later, Netflix.
- BulliesPhan87

ice films? never heard of that

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- twotoekenn

Go after him? Fine. More than fine.
Sucker punch? Not fine.

I know but if Wilson had any defensemen he would have played him 15 minutes or less.
- mayorofangrytown

C'mon Moat! Schenn was a 20+ minutes defenseman for over 180 games in this League. You stated he was a below 15 minute defenseman for all but 20 games in his career.

Giroux scores a goal. Downie scores a goal and the Flyers win 5-2.

That is going to happen.

Gotta love Comcast. they are a royal PITA. I simply want it for streaming games and netflix. I don't even use the google box for more than streaming netflix and playing DVDs. Kinda sad I guess. this all came about because I am reluctant to get the center ice package for 160.00. Well now it would be more because the early bird plan is done. I kinda like the idea that I can get all NHL game and juniors and AHL as well with hockeystreams. if I keep putting this off I may get thru the season and not getting anything with all the money I spend on playing hockey, I am just trying to be more practical. I know as the season moves on I am going to miss having access to more games than just what NBC sports and the NHL network shows
- nastyflyergirl

Get the Roku 1 and get hockey streams. You'll be happy. I promise.