Which is "smarter" ? PS3 vs. Sony HX850

In most cases the PS3 would be faster. The general consensus that I have seen around most forums is the 360/PS3 seem to stream content better. This isn't fact, but just from opinion.

Yea, I can't speak for that tv itself, but Netflix puts MUCH more effort into their PS3/360 apps than they do ones on tv's. Netflix on my ps3 works way better than if I connect my HTPC and view that way.

Netflix works well on my PS3 also

The new Roku 3 is the best of the set top streamers new dual core processor is supposedly fast also along with a new user friendly interface reviews are solid.
Actually the PS3 may be better than the mac mini which is way overpriced for a small htpc. Streaming does not require a lot of processing power just decent WiFi and internet you can manually set your PS3 wifi settings also . I have mine on auto it works well.
If you are getting buffering that would be an internet connection bandwidth issue ,if you are getting WiFi disconnects that's another thing altogether. Try re setting the PS3 connection either manual or auto . Although the interface isn't the greatest once you are logged on to Netflix it's fine . The Sony PS3 has plenty of video processor (way more than you will ever need) for streaming. Although the interface isn't the greatest once you are logged on to Netflix it's should be fine . If you have a lot of Apple stuff the apple TV STB is another option .
Other than that the Roku 3 unless you wan't an HTPC .
Edited by tubetwister - 3/18/13 at 4:40pm

If it were me I would stream movies through your PS3 or through another device such as a Blu ray player ect. For some reason the streaming quality of movies through my Blu ray player is better then going through my tv. But thats just my opnion mind you.

That's not unreasonable the PS3 has good fast video processing ,I imagine a decent B-ray player would as well.