Abstract: Like many of you, I suspect, I don't bother much with broadcast television any more. Almost everything I watch is carried on catch-up and streaming services delivered on the internet. So TV no longer needs to be something that requires either an aerial or...
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Published: 2013-09-01, Author: Mark , review by: avforums.com
Incredibly simple to use, Loads of great channels, Good connectivity for something so small, Mobile app is brilliant, Possibilities are near limitless with channels such as Plex and Twonky Beam, Open(ish) platform
No 50Hz support for HD signals, DNS settings are locked, No Infra-Red on remote
affordable media player with access to BBC iPlayer and Sky NOW
no LoveFilm or other UK broadcasters, requires credit card details during installation
Its graphical interface may not be as slick as that of the AppleTV, and the need to provide credit card details before you can watch anything is annoying. However, the Roku 2 XS works well and does provide a slightly wider range of services than the Apple...
The Roku 2 XS is worth the extra money compared to the LT to gain Full HD output is a neat device for bringing smart features to your TV. We love how easy to use the Roku is and its affordable price. It is missing a few of the big name catch-up services t...
Easy to set up and use, Supports Netflix and iPlayer
Can be sluggish to use, No digital opticalout, YouTube not supported, Poor streaming and USB playback features
The Roku XS has a good stab at bringing web content to your TV, but it's too expensive for what it offers and is no match for the WDTV Live or the latest Apple TV....
Neflix is brilliant on the Roku, some great content available, Crackle has some free movies, compact box
No-premium movie rental service, not designed to stream video from your home network, XBox and WD TV are both better value on a features basis
The Roku us a great device, it's small, easy to use and can produce some terrific quality video. At £100, it's a little expensive, given the absence of home network streaming, but Netflix and BBC iPlayer are both superb and the extra apps are often bri...
