Roku, a wonderful, affordable, achievable and maximum investment for the purchase of the box and than only $10.oo a month. I paid around $65.00 to $75.00 for my Roku at Target in Marin County!! Very clean store, friendly staff however it is a bit to large for those under concern for their bones. As I always get a bit tired and to soar walking the aisles trying to find or locate a product. Suggestion to anyone ready for that journey, have a thought to what you would like purchase as the distractions for so many products are enticing, but before you know it you have worn yourself out and as it is out in the sticks of San Rafael please consider the drive so you do not end up driving tired.
Roku really is fantastic for people whom do not wish to do the dvd at the vending machine. This morning I am enjoying the Firefly Series!! Roku is easy to set-up as it is remote-able to your in-house Internet system that makes it a non-stressful event to engage.
Now, as the Emergency P.G.&E. outage day has been covered, the Radio transistor style or local FM/AM channels have been noted this is the more fun invitation to relaxing with the Breeze!! This will also provide easy watching without commercial interruptions from National Television or local stations that are playing commercials these days that are hour ready for your next prescription and/or the Car Dealers giving some vocal register about just handing you the keys. As if we don't all understand the price of that visit to the Dealership at cost of entry.
For more information before your decision here is Wikipedia's Page on Roku along with a picture of the screen you will see should your decision bring you to the purchase.
Roku
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For the electronics company, see Roku, Inc. For other uses, see Roku (disambiguation).
The Roku Streaming Player, or simply Roku, is a series of digital media player set-top boxes manufactured by Roku, Inc. Roku partners provide over-the-top content in the form of channels. A Roku streaming device gets data (the video stream) via a wired or Wi-Fi connection to an Internet router. The data is output via an audio cable, video cable, orHDMI cable. The device can be connected to any television set (or other device) with appropriate input connections. Content is available from services such as Amazon Cloud Player, Amazon Video, BBC iPlayer, Crunchyroll, Google Play Movies & TV, Hasbro Studios, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, MLB.TV, Netflix, Now TV (UK tele only), Pandora Radio, PBS,Showtime Anytime, Tubi TV, Sling TV, TheBlaze, Time Warner Cable, Vudu, WWE Network, YouTube, and Iplayer for ITV programs.
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[hide]Roku Streaming Players[edit]
First generation[edit]
Roku announced the first Netflix Internet video streaming receiver box—the Roku DVP—on May 20, 2008. The device runs Linux.[1]Before Autumn 2010, three versions of the Roku DVP were available: the Roku SD, HD, and HD-XR.[2] The Roku SD only streams standard definition (SD) content.[3] The Roku HD streams both SD and HD (720p) content.[4] The Roku SD and HD both have an Ethernet connection and built in 802.11g Wi‑Fi compatible with wireless b, g, and n routers.[5] The Roku HD-XR, which streams both SD and HD (720p and 1080p) content, has built in dual-band 802.11n WiFi support and a USB port on the back.[6]
Roku revamped its lineup of devices in September 2010. The revised HD became the basic model of the line, offering 720p resolution,802.11g WiFi reception, and an HDMI output. The middle of the line model, the XD, added 1080p resolution (if channel programmers provide it), an enhanced remote with replay capabilities, and single-band wireless-n WiFi. The top-level XD|S offered component video and optical audio outputs, dual-band wireless N, and a USB port for playing videos, photos, and music.[7]
Second generation[edit]
On July 20, 2011, Roku updated its product lineup with three new boxes. However, the Ethernet connection and remote with motion control for games are available only on the XS model.[8][9] The Roku Game Remote uses Hillcrest Labs' Freespace motion control technology, so users can control games with natural gestures.[10] The Netflix application was revamped for the Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS; the current models now provide the option of subtitles, when the program provides them.[11]
On October 11, 2011, the Roku LT was introduced as a lower cost, stripped down version of the Roku 2 XS. I/O consists of two AV ports, one HDMI, and one 3.5" mini plug composite SD analog. The same content capability is available, except it cannot play games, and its highest video resolution is 720p. There is no Ethernet port nor microSD card slot.[12]
The feature "Roku Search" was added on October 29, 2012. This feature allows users to search movie and TV show titles, actors, and directors for multiple services on Roku such as Amazon Video, HBO Go, and Netflix. The feature is only available on Roku 2, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku LT, and Roku HD, due to technical constraints on earlier models.[13] This useful feature appears to only work in the USA.[citation needed]
On May 14, 2013, an updated software interface was released for second generation Roku units. This is the same interface that was introduced with the release of their third generation player.[14]
On July 26, 2013, BSkyB launched a Now TV-branded Roku LT, allowing users to stream Now TV content to their television, as well as access content from BBC iPlayer, Demand 5, Spotify, and Sky News.[15]
Third generation[edit]
On March 5, 2013, Roku announced the release of their updated media player, Roku 3, with a CPU that's five times faster than the Roku 2 XS, and a Wi-Fi Direct remote instead of Bluetooth. The Roku 3 remote includes a headphone jack (with headphones provided) for a private listening mode.[16]
Roku announced two new versions of its streaming set-top boxes, for 2015: Roku 3 (2015) has a new remote control, with a microphone for voice search, and the Roku 3 (2015) has a much faster processor than the old Roku 2, but its remote control no longer has a headphone jack built in. The Roku 3 2015 model number is 4230R; the 2014 model number is 4200R. The Roku 2 2015 model number is 4210R the previous model number was 2720R. The naming scheme has caused some confusion among consumers.[17]
Fourth generation[edit]
On October 6, 2015, Roku officially announced the release of the Roku 4. The new device has 4K video streaming capability, a remote control finder, and updated software (Roku OS 7) and hardware that includes support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac. The Roku 4 began shipping in October 2015.[18]
Critical reception[edit]
Daniel Howley of Roku gave it a positive review saying " It’s inexpensive, unobtrusive, and packs Roku’s ginormous collection of streaming channels.[19]"
Feature comparison[edit]
| Model | Introduced | Discontinued | Video outputs | Video resolutions | Audio output | Network | USB | Remote | Processor | Memory | Channel storage[note 1] | micro SD slot | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite, S-Video | Component, HDMI | 480i, 480p | 720p, 1080p | 4k | Analog | Optical, HDMI | Ethernet | 802.11 wireless | ||||||||||
| First generation | ||||||||||||||||||
| Roku DVP (N1000) | May 2008 | Oct 2009 | Both | Both | Both | 720p | No | Yes | Both | Yes | b/g | No | IR | PNX8935 400 MHz [20][21][22] | 256 MB | 64 MB[23] | No | |
| Roku SD (N1050) | Oct 2009 | Sep 2010 | Composite | Neither | 480i | Neither | No | Yes | Neither | Yes | b/g | No | IR | PNX8935 400 MHz[23][24] | 256 MB | 64 MB[23] | No | |
| Roku HD (N1100) | Nov 2009 | Sep 2010 | Both | Both | Both | 720p | No | Yes | Both | Yes | b/g | No | IR | PNX8935 400 MHz[23][24] | 256 MB | 64 MB[23] | No | |
| Roku HD-XR (N1101) | Oct 2009 | Sep 2010 | Both | Both | Both | Both[note 2] | No | Yes | Both | Yes | a/b/g/n dual-band | Yes | IR | PNX8935 400 MHz[23][24] | 256 MB | 256 MB[23] | No | |
| Roku HD (2000) | Sep 2010 | Jul 2011 | Composite | HDMI | Both | 720p | No | Yes | HDMI | Yes | b/g | No | IR | PNX8935 400 MHz[23] | 256 MB | 64 MB[23] | No | |
| Roku XD (2050) | Sep 2010 | Jul 2011 | Composite | HDMI | Both | Both[note 2] | No | Yes | HDMI | Yes | b/g/n | No | IR | PNX8935 400 MHz[23][25] | 256 MB | 64 MB[23] | No | |
| Roku XDS (2100) | Sep 2010 | Jul 2011 | Composite | Both[note 3] | Both | Both[note 2] | No | Yes | Both | Yes | a/b/g/n dual-band | Yes | IR | PNX8935 400 MHz[22][27] | 256 MB | 256 MB[23] | No | |
| Second generation | ||||||||||||||||||
| Model | Introduced | Discontinued | Video outputs | Video resolutions | Audio output | Network | USB | Remote | Processor | Memory | Channel storage[note 1] | micro SD slot | ||||||
| Composite, S-Video | Component, HDMI | 480i, 480p | 720p, 1080p | 4k | Analog | Optical, HDMI | Ethernet | 802.11 wireless | ||||||||||
| Roku LT (2400) | Nov 2011 | Apr 2012 | Composite | HDMI | Both | 720p | No | Yes | HDMI | No | b/g/n | No | IR | BCM2835 600 MHz[23][28] | 256 MB | 256 MB[23] | No | |
| Roku LT (2450) | Apr 2012 | Sep 2013 | Composite | HDMI | Both | 720p | No | Yes | HDMI | No | b/g/n | No | IR | BCM7208 405 MHz[23] | 256 MB | 256 MB[23] | No | |
| Roku HD (2500) | Apr 2012 | Sep 2013 | Composite | HDMI | Both | 720p | No | Yes | HDMI | No | b/g/n | No | IR | BCM7208 405 MHz[29] | 256 MB[29] | 256 MB[29] | No | |
| Roku 2 HD (3000) | Jul 2011 | Apr 2012 | Composite | HDMI | Both | 720p | No | Yes | HDMI | No | b/g/n | No | IR[note 4] | BCM2835 600 MHz[23][30] | 256 MB | 256 MB[23] | Yes | |
| Roku 2 XD (3050) | Jul 2011 | Sep 2013 | Composite | HDMI | Both | Both[note 5] | No | Yes | HDMI | No | b/g/n | No | IR[note 4] | BCM2835 600 MHz[23][30] | 256 MB | 256 MB[23] | No[31] | |
| Roku 2 XS (3100) | Jul 2011 | Mar 2013 | Composite | HDMI | Both | Both[note 5] | No | Yes | HDMI | Yes | b/g [32] | Yes | Bluetooth & IR | BCM2835 600 MHz [30][33] | 256 MB | 256 MB[23] | Yes | |
| Roku Streaming Stick, MHL (3400, 3420) | Oct 2012 | Mar 2014 | Neither | MHL only | 480p | Both[note 6] | No | No | HDMI | No | b/g/n dual-band[34] | No | Wi-Fi Direct | BCM2835 600 MHz[23] | 256 MB[35] | 512 MB | No | |
| Roku Streaming Stick, HDMI (3500) | Mar 2014[36] | Apr 2016 | Neither | HDMI | Neither | Both | No | No | HDMI | No | a/b/g/n dual-band | No | Wi-Fi Direct | BCM2835 600 MHz | 512 MB | 256 MB | No | |
| Third generation | ||||||||||||||||||
| Model | Introduced | Discontinued | Video outputs | Video resolutions | Audio output | Network | USB | Remote | Processor | Memory | Channel storage[note 1] | micro SD slot | Netflix with Profiles[37] | |||||
| Composite, S-Video | Component, HDMI | 480i, 480p | 720p, 1080p | 4k | Analog | Optical, HDMI | Ethernet | 802.11 wireless | ||||||||||
| Roku LT (2700) | Sep 2013 | Mar 2014 | Composite | HDMI | Both | 720p | No | Yes | HDMI | No | b/g/n | No | IR | BCM7218 600 MHz | 512 MB | 256 MB | No | No |
| Roku 1, SE (2710) | Sep 2013 | Composite | HDMI | Both | Both | No | Yes | HDMI | No | b/g/n | No | IR | BCM7218 600 MHz | 512 MB | 256 MB | No | No | |
| Roku 2 (2720) | Sep 2013 | Apr 2015 | Composite | HDMI | Both | Both | No | Yes & Remote | HDMI | No | a/b/g/n dual-band | No | Wi-Fi Direct & IR | BCM7218 600 MHz | 512 MB | 256 MB | No | No |
| Roku 3 (4200) | Mar 2013 | Apr 2015 | Neither | HDMI | Neither | Both | No | Remote[note 7] | HDMI | Yes | a/b/g/n dual-band | Yes | Wi-Fi Direct & IR | BCM11130 900 MHz | 512 MB | 256 MB | Yes | Yes |
| Roku 2 (4210) | Apr 2015 | Neither | HDMI | Neither | Both | No | No | HDMI | Yes | a/b/g/n dual-band | Yes | IR[note 8] | BCM11130 900 MHz | 512 MB | 256 MB | Yes | Yes | |
| Roku 3 (4230) | Apr 2015 | Neither | HDMI | Neither | Both | No | Remote[note 7] | HDMI | Yes | a/b/g/n dual-band | Yes | Wi-Fi Direct, IR & Voice Search | BCM11130 900 MHz | 512 MB | 256 MB | Yes | Yes | |
| Fourth generation | ||||||||||||||||||
| Model | Introduced | Discontinued | Video outputs | Video resolutions | Audio output | Network | USB | Remote | Processor | Memory | Channel storage[note 1] | micro SD slot | Netflix with Profiles[38] | |||||
| Composite, S-Video | Component, HDMI | 480i, 480p | 720p, 1080p | 4k | Analog | Optical, HDMI | Ethernet | 802.11 wireless | ||||||||||
| Roku 4 (4400) [39] | Oct 2015 | Neither | HDMI | Neither | Both | Yes | Remote[note 7] | Optical & HDMI | Yes | a/b/g/n/ac dual-band | Yes | Wi-Fi Direct, IR & Voice Search | Quad-core | 1.5 GB | 256 MB unconfirmed | Yes | Yes | |
| Roku Streaming Stick (3600) [40] | Apr 2016 | Neither | HDMI | Neither | Both | No | Stream to smartphone | HDMI | No | a/b/g/n dual-band | No | Wi-Fi Direct | Quad-core[41] | 512 MB unconfirmed | 256 MB unconfirmed | No | Yes | |
Software[edit]
The Roku box runs a heavily modified version of Linux called Roku OS. The first-generation Roku players first came with Roku OS 1.0. After that, Roku has continued to update the software with bug fixes, security updates, feature additions, and many new interface revisions.[citation needed]
Programming[edit]
Online Roku channels[edit]
Content on the Roku DVP is provided by Roku partners, and is identified using the "channel" vernacular. Users can add or remove different channels from the Roku Channel Store. In May 2011, Roku stated the DVP had over one million viewers and had delivered 15 million channel downloads.[citation needed]
Service creation for Roku Player[edit]
The Roku is an open-platform device with a freely available software development kit that enables anyone to create new channels.[42] The channels are written in a Roku-specific language called BrightScript, a scripting language the company calls "similar to Visual Basic".[43]
Developers who wish to test their channels before a general release, or who wish to limit viewership, can create "private" channels that require a code be entered by the user in the account page of the Roku website. These private channels, which are not part of the official Roku Channel Store, are neither reviewed nor approved by Roku.[44]
There is an NDK (Native Developer Kit) available, though it has added restrictions."[43]
Services listing[edit]
A partial list of services is currently available through the Roku Channel Store.[45] There is no subscription fee for the basic service, but individual channels and content may require a fee.
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