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Published: 2013-08-20, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
variety of channels/apps, 1080p, Surround sound, Plays local and network content, the only TV streaming device with support for the Time Warner Cable app – which essentially turns the device into a second cable box, comes with Plex app support for streami
Requires credit card for setup, No backgrounding video or multitasking, No YouTube, No Airplay, HDMI cable not included, Requires HDTV with HDMI
Roku can most definitely sub-in for your cable box, but it requires heavily on your needs. It's not a perfect replacement, but instead a potentially amazing alternative. My best piece of advice is to check out all the channels it offers before canceli...
Rocksolid performance, best user experience in the business, and Bluray quality downloads
You need the disc vault to store your Blurays, the system is expensive, and the Kscape doesn't support HD music files (yet)
The Roku 3 streaming media player may have converted me from my Apple-centric ways. In addition to its extensive channel lineup, fast speed and great reliability, this player and its accessories offer many little perks that simply work the way they're sup...
Abstract: Australians are often treated like second class citizens when it comes to online video, but with the Roku 3 and a little geo-dodging know-how you can issue yourself a virtual green card and enjoy US-only services. It involves bending the rules, but at lea...
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Published: 2013-05-30, Author: Randy , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: With more than 750 entertainment channels from the Roku Channel Store, Roku 3 gives users more choices than ever before. Equipped with the all-new Roku interface, Roku 3 also features new games such as Angry Bird Space, which utilizes the remote's new mot...
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Published: 2013-05-21, Author: Danny , review by: makeuseof.com
Overall, this is a fantastic streaming solution that makes the switch to online TV content a whole lot easier. Despite some of my gripes, the device has barely any downsides, although I'm still highly disappointed about the lack of an official YouTube cha...
Published: 2013-04-27, Author: Andreas , review by: gizmodo.de
Wenn man neben dem normalen Fernsehen auch noch etwas anderes auf dem Fernseher sehen will, dann ist das Roku eine gute Wahl, wenngleich man es hierzulande nur mit Tricks betreiben kann. Wer etwas im Netz sucht, der findet die Lösungen. Bezahlen muss man...
Abstract: The Roku 3 is the official must-have device for cord-cutters. With a library of over 750 channels, an entirely new, simple user interface, and excellent hardware, the latest set-top box from Roku ($100) is the one thing you need if you're getting your med...
Endless entertainment for under $100, Supports 1080p, 7.1 and 5.1 sound for all (where available), Hundreds of programming choices, Integrated headphone jack on the remote
Plastic or a Paypal account is required for setup, No 3D support, No PC-based streaming, Device is always on
There are a lot of media streamers on the market. Without a doubt, every one of them has perks and provides a little something that your system didn't previously have. That said, it's hard to beat the options that are being offered under the tiny chas...
Largest number of available channels of any media streamer, Dualband WiFi, Improved search, Updated Bluetooth remote supports headphones (included) for private listening while viewing
Limited file support for playing files on USB, No DLNA support, Supports only HDMIcapable TVs. No legacy TV support
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Published: 2013-03-23, Author: Sam , review by: gizmodo.in
Roku beat Google TV without even trying. The new interface makes the prospect of navigating hundreds of channels—thousands and thousands of shows and movies—a non-nightmare. It makes streaming music on Spotify or Pandora a cinch, without horrendous Androi
Most of Roku's 700+ channels, just like most apps, most art, and most people who raise their hands to comment in class, are terrible. Obscure junk that nobody really needs or wants. But while Roku's gone for volume over quality, none of these worthless ch
Do you already have a current Roku model? Yes? Then no, you shouldnt buy it, because the Roku 3s interface will be made available for all the older models Roku sells today starting in April. And those Rokus all have perfectly acceptable hardware. The 3...
