Roku's VOD service

[Kraven]

Less than 2 weeks ago Roku launched their own VOD service (movies and TV, purchase or rental), mGO.
Can't comment on the quality of the streaming but price wise it seems to be on
par w/ VUDU and has a decent selection of new arrivals and older classics.

This week, Despicable Me 2 (SD), was on sale for 5.99$

Cheers, K

 

[KAB]

Less than 2 weeks ago Roku launched their own VOD service (movies and TV, purchase or rental), mGO.
Can't comment on the quality of the streaming but price wise it seems to be on
par w/ VUDU and has a decent selection of new arrivals and older classics.

This week, Despicable Me 2 (SD), was on sale for 5.99$

Cheers, K

That's on the high end.
Amazon is $3-4.99 for HD.

 

[Ronnie-]

Yeah that seems high. I had not even noticed, Ill give it a look, but at this point, my options are so vast I really do not see any advantage to using it, especially if it isnt at the least the same price.

 

[tigerfan33]

I think you get 2 free bees to start.
Nice.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I thought MGO was owned and run by Vizio.

 

[DustoMan]

I'm really annoyed that they polluted the top-level menu with this stuff. I think it will confuse people.

 

[Kraven]

I'm really annoyed that they polluted the top-level menu with this stuff. I think it will confuse people.

IIRC.. am certain you can edit the main page and block them out.

 

[Kraven]

I thought MGO was owned and run by Vizio.

I did a fair amount of scrolling though without buying anything and i havent seen any mention of Visio.

 

[DustoMan]

I thought MGO was owned and run by Vizio.

"M-GO was created by people who love entertainment for people who love being entertained and is a joint venture between DreamWorks Animation and Technicolor."

See the PR at the bottom. http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/05/m-go-video-on-demand-movie-service-launches-streams-to-pcs-sam/

 

[PopcornNMore]

Most people purchase the ROKU to reduce expenses, not to purchase $5.99 SD movies that were available months ago elsewhere.

 

[DustoMan]

IIRC.. am certain you can edit the main page and block them out.

I've looked all over the menus and can't seem to find an option if you can. Doesn't matter I guess- I signed up for an account since they support UV.

 

[Kraven]

Main Page ---> Settings ---> Home Screen --> Movies/Hide TV/Hide.

Cheers, K

 

[DustoMan]

Main Page ---> Settings ---> Home Screen --> Movies/Hide TV/Hide.

Cheers, K

Oh thank you. I was just going to post it. I found it on the Roku Forum.

 

[Kraven]

Happy to help mate.

Cheers, K

 

[dualsub2006]

The biggest difference between M-Go and Vudu is resolution. Vudu delivers 1080p and M-Go delivers 720p for the same money.

Neither Roku or Vizio owns any part of M-Go, they both accepted money to feature the service on their products.

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[Kraven]

Thats a good idea for a VOD thread... ie- comparing services like VUDU, Mgo, Amazon, Redbox, PSN Movie, Xbox Marketplace... such as resolution, speed, cost, bandwidth...

 

[tigerfan33]

I used my 2 freebees on Mgo and found the picture quality was down a step or two from Vudu, Netflix or Amazon. Doubt it was the resolution in my eyes as I only have the Roku hd which maxes out 720p.

 

[Blindowl1234]

M-Go is an app on my Vizio Tv...not sure Vizio is directly involved though.

 

[PopcornNMore]

I'm really annoyed that they polluted the top-level menu with this stuff. I think it will confuse people.

I noticed yesterday that you can hide the TV, Movies and News menu items. I did this and now I don't have to see it as I scroll through the menu.