Apple TV vs. Netflix Player?

Question

What are the main differences between the Roku Netflix Player and Apple TV?

Which one is better? We have a Netflix subscription already so I thinking about getting my hubby the Netflix player for his b-day... but I am checking out Apple TV as well.

Advice?

Answer 1

It depends on what your objectives are. The Roku player can *only* play the Netflix Watch Instantly movies, at least currently. It costs about $100, and is  SD only.

The Apple player plays a variety of content, but is somewhat tied to Apple's store. I don't think it will play mpeg-2 content (I could be wrong there). It's more expensive at around $250. But its *is*HD.