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October 2013
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The editors liked
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
The editors didn't like
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
Published: 2014-04-22, Author: John , review by: tomsguide.com
Easiest interface of all streaming set-top boxe, Far more online channels than rival, Excellent search and discovery capabilitie, Private listening use headphone-compatible remote
Many of the, 500+ channels have narrow appeal
The leader of the streaming player pack, the Roku 3 offers the most content choices, a comprehensive search feature and a remote that enables private listening. Roku was founded nearly a dozen years ago by one of the creators of the DVR, Anthon...
Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Richard , review by: engadget.com
New UI is a welcome improvement, Upgraded CPU eliminates performance issues, Simple, capable and relatively cheap
Still no official YouTube or DLNA support, No analog AV output
The Roku 3 keeps everything that's made the brand successful and ushers in some welcome improvements, all without boosting the price or ruining the simple setup....
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: 2013-11-20, 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...
