The simplicity, affordable price, and superior programming selection of the Roku 2 XS make it the go-to choice for buyers looking for a sub-$100 solution for accessing the increasingly attractive panoply of online streaming-media services.
Read the full review →Conclusion: We like it
It's not the most blow-the-doors-off set-top box on the market, but for under a hundred bucks there are few easier, cheaper ways to play all kinds of content from the internet (including HBO GO), as well as full 1080p video. And if you don't need the USB, Ethernet jack, and casual games, you can save $20 on the otherwise identical 2 HD.
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The Roku 2 XS puts a ton of online content, including Angry Birds, at your fingertips and on your television affordably, but it doesn't seem as useful as it did years ago, before many Blu-ray players and HDTVs offered the same services and more.
Read the full review →With low cost comes the lack of features, and what we end up with is a media streamer that works well only within limited parameters. Take it out of the comfort zone ... and you are bound to be disappointed.
Read the full review →If you can live without the bells and whistles that come with alternatives like the Apple TV and Google TV, the Roku 2 is a great set-top box companion at a very affordable price.
Read the full review →It's difficult to know what to make of the Roku XS. On the one hand it does what it'd designed to do very well – make internet video-on-demand services very easy to access via your TV. However, it's currently lacking some key services and we think it's frustrating that it doesn’t allow you to...
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jamiehs
I really love my Roku devices. The key here is really ease of use. Having said that, there is one thing about the Roku that frustrates me: The on-screen keyboard. It's relatively clunky and is quite slow to use. Other than that, I love the device. Oh and the price isn't bad either!
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russg
Other than not having DLNA this little box is great! I use it to supplement my abilities for various media and mostly use it for Amazon Prime. It is small, the manufacturer delivers regular updates and actually listens to the community.
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alvincev
I have never owned a Roku before, but I was surprised on how compact and lightweight the unit was. I wished the load time was quicker and I didn't have to put in a credit card to activate the unit. But overall, the item is quick and easy to use, and it serves my purpose as a multimedia device....
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prhime
The update to the wildly popular Roku 1 has some great additions. This device is very transportable and takes up minimal space on your setup. The online forum is pretty active and they have been good with rolling out updates. The gaming remote that is included is a nice feature and will likely be...
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rusgrafx
Overall XS is a great little box, but not without a few pitfalls. Namely... 1) No support for NAS/DLNA right out of the box 2) No support for Youtube 3) Interface for Netflix might use some facelift, like search by artist.
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enabler
This is an excellent streaming device. It doesn't feel as polished as the apple tv and it doesn't seem to buffer as well. However, it has more channel options.
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Gaber
Super simple way to watch a ton of content, including my MLB.TV premium subscription. It is tiny, and so easy to transport with you on trips, or to the next room. highly recommended.
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