I have been paying attention to Apple TV, Google TV, Roku, and the PS3. Each set-top box offers most of the above services, and some services are implemented better than others. I have been most attracted to the Roku boxes because they are affordable and they offer Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, and more. The ONE service they are missing, that I want, is Hulu. Recently streamingmedia.com reported that Roku boxes will indeed be receiving a Hulu channel soon. When and if this happens, it will make a Roku box #1 on my list of set-top boxes. This would allow you to get practically everything you could possibly want for about $20/month (Netflix+Hulu Plus subscriptions). If there is anything missing, you also have Amazon Video on Demand where you can purchase individual shows/seasons too. The only thing that would make Roku the set-top box of set-top boxes would be the ability to play media from local network devices (There are reports this may be coming).
What are your thoughts, do you use a set-top box currently? What do you use? What features would you like that you don't have?
Zach
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