Published: 2013-11-20, Author: David , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: It was heavy, it was expensive, and it took VHS tapes. The very idea of the VCR was tied directly to the notion that television was the main form of entertainment. Television came to the house via the airwaves, and the VCR let you record those events and ...
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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...
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...
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
A ridiculously large library of channels available for download (some are free and some require subscriptions), New interface is fast, intuitive, Search feature allows users to peruse content on various services at once, Can listen to content via headphon
Playback is limited to very specific files, Ugly, Doesn't support DLNA, despite the fact that it hooks into a home network
New interface is faster to navigate and is more intuitive than with previous Roku boxes. Quick menu navigation. Integrated/cross channel search is incredibly useful.
No YouTube. No outofthebox local streaming. App only currently available for iPhone/iPod Touch
The newer, faster Roku 3 adds an interface overhaul along with a nifty remote-mounted headphone jack for private listening. It's the best Roku box yet....
