What you're left with is a simple portal to a vast library of great services and a very strong temptation to cancel your cable or satellite service.
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The Gadgeteer says:
I really like the Roku 2 XD. It does everything my old Roku did, but it adds full 1080p HD, which is very nice on my 65″ HDTV. It’s convenient to have a single box for Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and Hulu Plus. quote
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I find that I get a lot of entertainment for my $80 investment.
Read the full review →This was the first Roku I ever owned but after hearing great reviews & the ability to use Plex Media Server I finally took the plunge. I have had zero complaints thus far and don't envision myself having any moving forward. The media support is so/so but if you have a HTPC or an always-on PC...
Read the full review →We upgraded to the Roku 2 XD from our older Roku 2 (the previous generation model, before the model numbers got all wonky). The form factor here is really nice: smaller, glossier, without all the open grilling for venting. The performance is outstanding, and if anything because Hulu Plus runs...
Read the full review →Cut the cable and have a great selection of media via Amazon, Netflicks, Crackle, Hulu, Twit, Revision 3 and many man others. There is also a HBO Go app so hopefully they will someday offer a subscription plan without needing cable!
Read the full review →This is small and very powerful. It is much easier to stream Netflix and Amazon on this product than on the PS3. Don't ask me why or how but it just logs into those accounts and begins the streaming faster. Plus, it doesn't give off the same amount of heat. In fact, it is silent and...
Read the full review →I have to say, I am very impressed with this little box. The first thing I noticed and was shocked by, is that there is no Ethernet! How will I stream video without Ethernet? I have pretty decent Wifi, but Roku also brags about their video quality. Guess what? Video quality is great and it...
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