Abstract: A couple years ago, or maybe even last year, you might have been wondering which streaming video box to buy yourself or stuff in a holiday stocking. Now, streaming video sticks — the tiny, plug-and-play counterparts to larger boxes — are emerging as a via...
Laggy interface, Performance problems, Inefficient physical design, Every other Roku is better
"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin, among othersIn making a $30 streaming player, Roku has undercut Chromecast, true, but it's also undercut its own long-standing reputation for...
Published: 2016-10-04, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Inexpensive, Lots of streaming media services and apps thanks to the Roku Channel Store, Private listening with the Roku app
Choppy, sluggish menu navigation, Infrared remote requires line of sight
The Express is Roku's least expensive media streamer yet, though its low price comes at the cost of performance. But for $30, it's pretty impressive...
Published: 2016-10-04, Author: Christina , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: When the very first Roku launched in 2008, the bulky box had a clunky interface that only played Netflix. How far weve come. That initial idea ended up spawning an entire genre of streaming devices and set-top boxes that have basically helped change the...
Compact and low power, Great remote, Great feature set
No sleep or shutdown, Slow
You may be wondering who this device is targeted to? Well, with its affordable price it's aimed for your second TV, a kid's room, the country house or your non-techy parent that would like to start in this great big world that is streaming content but doe...
Unbelievably inexpensive, Roku's egalitarian platform, Comes with a remote
Weak WiFi antenna, Remote requires lineofsight, Sluggish loading times
As a replacement for the original Roku 1, the Roku Express works as advertised: it's a supremely small streaming device that acts as a portal to Netflix, Amazon, HBO and more for less than the cost of a few DVDs. Unfortunately, however, the Express suffer...
Abstract: Aside from Its $30 price tag, the Roku Express feels like a streaming box from a bygone era. It's reminiscent of a time when we didn't demand much from our media streamers beyond a simple way to access Netflix or Hulu; when were more willing to tolerate c...
