Google TV or Apple TV? And now Roku?

[Kompresshun]

So i'm wanting to pick up one of these two for our master bedroom. I already have an Xbox in the living room, so we can watch Netflix and etc there. Both offer similar features, but the Google TV offers internet browsing and a few other things for the same price. Apple TV offers Airplay though from iOS devices, which I have two of currently, and the form factor is ridiculously small. Both offer streaming of Hulu Plus, Netflix, renting movies, and ect. Both are $99 as well.

I'm just wondering if anybody has bought or has considered buying either of them before? I really haven't found a use for them until recently, mainly for streaming Netflix and renting movies. I don't see web browsing as a necessity, as we have a PC in the bedroom and we both have tablets and smartphones. So the quality and interface between the two is the main thing i'm wondering about. And... GO.

EDIT: Now i'm considering the Roku as well, especially for the price.

[sbird1]

TEH GOOGLES!

[Jesda]

They're both going to sell your information to satan, so just get whatever's cheaper.

Roku box?

[Kompresshun]

They're both going to sell your information to satan, so just get whatever's cheaper.

Roku box?

Google is more evil than Apple, but they're the same price. Both have their benefits, I think the Google TV is a better buy feature wise, but I like the form factor of the Apple TV. I think features will probably win though, because form factor isn't THAT important...

I thought about the Roku, but I don't know anything about them really. I know they're cheaper, but I don't know if they're junk or not...

[Jesda]

I like how Google tries to bring the whole internet to your TV. I use a $199 PC that doubles as a WMC7 DVR, but its not quick and easy to use and configure.

Roku is best for bringing web-based streams to your PC, but the Googles are feature-rich for less money.

[Kompresshun]

I had planned on buying a Mac Mini or a Dell Zinio to use, but I didn't see the need to spend the extra cash, and I have enough PCs around the house as it is. Plus PCs are too darn noisy

I will take a look at the Roku though and see how it compares.

[Kompresshun]

Ok, the Roku is pretty attactive. Especially since the TV in the bedroom is a 720p, so full HD isn't important and it's $60. I think I may pull the trigger on one.

[AppleBonker]

I love my full HTPC. But, for $60 it's hard to argue a different option. Granted, I have a decent amount of content stored locally which rules out a lot of those other options. I'd try the Roku and see what you can tweak on it if it doesn't meet your expectations.