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Whats a cheap portable device to watch netflix on? (self.gadgets)

submitted ago by Eaeelil

(sorry if this is the wrong subreddit for this) Recently i bought a kindle fire and been enjoying it, and also recently my roommates work blocked netflix so his late night lots of downtime job has got mind-numbly boring so i let him borrow my kindle to watch netflix. I was wondering what something i could get so he could watch netflix without using my kindle?

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[–]kartoos -1 points0 points ago

If you have a TV just plug in a Roku LT, its $49 with shipping, its 720p but so what.

A stand-alone device like an android tablet would bump up the cost to a minimum $200

[–]Eaeelil[S] 1 point2 points ago

thats not what i'm needing, it's for him to take to work he doesn't have access to a TV.

[–]bficker 0 points1 point ago

Maybe he should get his own Kindle?

[–]Eaeelil[S] 0 points1 point ago

Thought about that, but he doesn't do christmas (even though it's passed) and he knows i'd have to use my credit card to get a second

[–]kartoos 1 point2 points ago

Then the best bet would be to buy a refurbished 1st generation iPad, its a little long in the tooth but still good enough for Netflix, and you might get it cheap enough

[–]opiapr 2 points3 points ago

I use a 1st gen ipad every day and netflix works perfectly. But a third or 4th gen ipod touch could really be a cheap alternative the downsize is the small screen but is better than no screen.

[–]kakanczu 2 points3 points ago

Sorry if this sounds rude but your roommate works nights, asks to use your kindle fire every time he works, and doesn't have the extra money to spend $200 for his own...and you're considering buying him his own? You are a kind person.

[–]f1zombie 0 points1 point ago

What is your budget? And how does he have wireless internet at his workplace?

[–]Eaeelil[S] 0 points1 point ago

currently there isn't one per say, but if i had to say 50-100. Thats all i can afford this month, and thats using his rent >.>

[–]f1zombie 0 points1 point ago

Happy Cake Day!

Will look around. Though I would suggest you look at refurbished devices - might find a good deal.

[–]tootie 1 point2 points ago

Any iOS or Android device can run Netflix. Something like an iPod Touch would work. You can find off-brand Android devices for less.

[–]skiwf42 0 points1 point ago

Came here to post this so I'll piggy-back off of you. If OP already has an iPhone or Android phone, you would just need the free app. This would be the cheapest option.

[–]toothbucket 0 points1 point ago

one option would be a used phone w hdmi out, such as the evo. netflix works fine, and can be hooked up to most tv's.

another would be a nook color, rooted.

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