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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
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....
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Published: 2013-03-15, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
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 out-of-the-box local streaming. App only currently available for iPhone/iPod Touch
The Roku 3 adds an interface overhaul along with a nifty remote-mounted headphone jack for private listening, but the Roku 2 is a better buy....
Installation was quick and easy, Variety of programming available, Built-in dual-band wireless, Can stream 1080p video, Works with Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, and other subscription services, Allows access to Time Warner Cable channels without requiring a cable box or a cable outlet, Can play simple games with the enhanced remote (may require purchase of games), USB port allows you
Limited formats supported for your own content, No HDMI cable included
Supports 5GHz Wi-Fi, Slicker user interface, Provides headphone jack on remote for wireless listening, Offers more than 750 sources of content
HDMI only (no component or composite video support)
The Roku 3 is a worthy successor to the 2 XS, with faster Wi-Fi, a headphone jack on the remote, and other hardware tweaks. Plus, it ushers in a much-improved user interface....
Published: 2013-03-08, Author: Mark , review by: Laptopmag.com
Slick and compact design, Much improved search interface, Headphones offer personal listening with headphone jack, Huge number of channels available, USB port for media playback, Can stream photos and videos from mobile devices
No YouTube Google Play support, Gaming selection limited, Can't stream video from mobile (yet)
With its enhanced interface, vast content selection and private listening feature, the Roku 3 is a very compelling media-streaming device.
Abstract: With the deluge of streaming and downloadable video options the Internet has to offer, it's become obvious that computer and iPod screens can't hold a candle to the wall-size HD monster in your living room. To plug this gap, a burgeoning market of stre...
Published: 2015-07-27, Author: Jared , review by: macworld.com.au
Abstract: While a simple HDMI output is all you really need to enjoy streaming video and music (provided your display, sound bar, or A/V receiver also has HDMI), most boxes have at least another port or two to address specific needs. You'll find a chart comparing e...
