The new OPPO Digital UDP-203 question


Hi.  Not sure if anyone already answered this but I read a Nov (inside) review of this new model to be launched in Dec/Jan and it was mentioned that it's not going to include on-line streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube.  Can anyone absolutely confirm this?  That would be a deal killer for me.  What about the coming UDP-205?  Will that be launched with these streaming apps?
pdn

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Today I called OPPO Digital directly at their main U.S. headquarters and spoke with someone in Tech Support.  He did confirm that the new UDP-203 will not be released with streaming services such as YouTube, Netflix, Hulu , etc.  They have no plans to add any at a later date and the same goes for the pending UDP-205.   I should have called before I asked here on the forum.  But at least we all know now.  For me, that's a deal breaker.  Back to the search.   
Thanks everyone for your excellent input.  I wasn't aware of the external Roku devices that can be used to access streaming services.  Also I reread the specs on the Oppo BD-103 and it has 4K video upscaling.  So won't really need the UDP-203 as it turns out.  
I couldn't agree with you more Erik.  I'm sticking with my 103.  Should OPPO decide to add those streaming services to the firmware of the 203 in the future, then I'll consider upgrading.  Thanks.
Yes it seems the UDP-203 does not have HDCD decoding and capability.  Looks like OPPO dropped out this feature.  My BDP-103 has it.