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May 2014
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The editors liked
The Roku Streaming Stick slims down Roku's popular app delivery system and halves the price of the Roku 3. There are over 2
000 apps and yet the grid is easy to customize. Its interface ties everything together and the remote is small enough for one-hande
The Roku Streaming Stick shrinks the much-loved Roku TV OS and puts it in a package that's a quarter of the size and half the price of the Roku 3. There are over 3
000 apps that range from streaming staples
Like HBO Go
Netflix and FX Now to completely o
We’re big fans of Roku’s tiny web-connected set top boxes
And the Roku Streaming Stick is simply one slimmed down into something resembling a chunky USB memory stick (We can’t wait for Apple to do something similar with the Apple TV) or Google Chromecast. Set up is painless
You plug it into a HDMI slot (unlike other Rokus
It won’t work with CRT TVs
Only newer digital flatscreens)
Attach the
The $50 Roku Streaming Stick is one of the least expensive devices to stream video from Netflix
Amazon
Hulu
HBO
Sling TV and other online services. It's just as responsive as other devices -- meaning it's lightning-fast -- and an updated app lets you
Simple setup
Great app selection
Bargain price
Small size
Remains out of sight
Easy to use
Plenty of free catch-up and pay-for service access
Responsive remote isn't IR based
App to ping personal content to TV
Good picture and sound
Features are plentiful and versatile
Significantly faster than before
Most egalitarian OS
900+ channels means you'll never hurt for content. Simple setup. Easy navigation
Tiny and discreet
Very affordable
Good range of apps
Can stream your own stuff
Plenty of channels
Smartphone works great as remote control
Very easy to use
A cinch to set up
User Interface is clean and responsive
Lots of really good streaming services
Spotify Support
Casting abilities
A very good media streamer too
Remote App is excellent
Portable and well priced
Inexpensive
Tiny form factor
Lots of Roku channels available
Dual
Band Wi
Fi
Lightning quick
Wireless audio through smart phones
All the apps
Doesn't favor any one streaming service
Best search around
The editors didn't like
The size of this streaming stick is larger than the head of any HDMI cable
And some TVs tuck their HDMI ports into the frame of the television. That can make the Roku Streaming Stick a tight fit. Roku its all about its apps
But not much else. There's no
Of course
Roku could've squeezed an extra bit of juice from the Streaming Stick had it decided to use the 802.11ac standard that can handle twice as much data in the same amount of time. Chromecast found a way to do it without raising the price
So I'm n
The Roku Streaming Stick would be a genius bit of kit if it could draw power from your TV without the need for any messy wires. As it is though
It still requires you to plug it into either a mains socket or your TV’s USB port with a micro USB cable
Like the ones you use to charge your phone. It’s perhaps a more elegant solution for wall mounted TVs if you can fit the stick in the side rather th
No Ethernet port means it only works via Wi-Fi
Not a wired connection. Some app interfaces are less polished than on rival devices. Private listening feature loses lip-sync with some Bluetooth headphones
No extender cable provided
No 'casting' from web yet
No Amazon Prime Instant video
Requires separate power source
No headphone-capable remote
Chromecast competition
Non-HDMI tellies won't work
Nine tiles per UI screen limit
Power supply arrangement could be neater
Chunky design may not fit smaller spaces
Operation is not nearly as slick as its best rivals
No voice search on remote
Pricier than Chromecast
UK Roku Streaming Stick lacks the search feature of the US version
Requires power via USB
Some slow loading times
Takes a while to set up
Might be troublesome to install tidily
Still some major streaming services we'd like to see added
Published: 2014-01-28, Author: John , review by: tomsguide.com
Abstract: Roku was founded nearly 12 years ago by one of the creators of the DVR, Anthony Wood, and the company has built its popularity on one idea: simplicity. Apple TV has the backing of legions of fans and an iTunes ecosystem that, although less inclusive than ...
Abstract: The small dongle is a successor to the original stick that came to market two years ago, only it has been enhanced and bears a closer resemblance in performance to the Roku boxes. Not quite as powerful under the hood because of its diminutive size, the St...
The Roku Streaming Stick is the best option for streaming media to your non-smart, non-Wifi HDTV.It's rock-bottom price, superb feature set, intuitive user interface, included WiFi remote and highly-reliable wireless performance puts it in a class by itse...
Published: 2016-05-03, Author: Adam , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Do you own a set-top box that you love? That's great — keep loving it! Are you interested in seeing what all the fuss is about? Then consider the new $US50 ($64) Roku Streaming Stick. It's cheap and easy and versatile, and frankly, that's really what you...
Significantly faster than before, Most egalitarian OS
No voice search on remote, Pricier than Chromecast
If you're in the market for a USB-sized streaming stick that comes with a remote and one of the most improved operating systems around, the Roku Streaming Stick is well worth its $49 (£49, about AU$62) price tag...
If you're in the market for a streaming device, this is your bag. It delivers on promises of speed, ease of use, and stuff you actually want to watch. And when you put it up against other streaming products, it consistently wins out. Apple TV is great, bu...
Published: 2012-12-21, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com.au
The Roku Streaming Stick offers to streamline your smart TV setup by eliminating power cords and the need for a separate remote. The experience is akin to that of other Roku boxes and is one of the best streaming setups available. The device offers a moti
The Roku Streaming Stick is completely functional with only two displays at present, and one of these (a 3M projector) already includes the Stick. For the same $99, the fully featured Apple TV is a better way to go if you're part of that ecosystem. While
While the number of devices that support it will probably grow, the Roku Streaming Stick is still a niche item when compared with every other Roku device....
The Streaming Stick is a joy to use--one it was on a Wi-Fi network, the performance was snappy, and the content looked great. The Channel Store is packed with things to watch, from services like Hulu Plus and Netflix that require a separate subscription t...
I highly recommend the new Roku Streaming Stick. The $50 price tag is perfect, especially for the amount of content you can stream. It is missing a few things — like the headphone jack — and its performance isn't as speedy as some of the other devices tha...
