Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Player

Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Player

Regular Price: $99.99 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details High-definition streaming up to 1080p HD Works with virtually any TV 300+ channels with movies, TV shows, music, sports & more Enhanced remote with motion control for playing games. Uses 2 AA batteries (included) Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi b/g/n) and wired Internet connectivity Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Smart little puck, as good as (but different from) Apple TV
This little player, about the size of a hockey puck, is exactly what I was looking for. It's cheap, easy, and fun. I got it to play Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Vimeo, and everything else it does is a pleasant add-on, especially motion-controlled Angry Birds. If you're in the market for a Roku 2, I think you might as well get this high-end model (there are stripped-down versions for less money) since it has a few more capabilities, including a game controller, an ethernet jack, and a USB port for playing external files. The software interface is not slick but everything fast and responsive.UPDATE: I added a star because this unit has proven itself much more stable than it was at launch, due to frequent software updates. Also, the machine now has the HBO Go app, which allows you to stream from HBO on demand from a huge catalog of movies and TV shows.How is the Roku 2 different from the Apple TV (which it resembles, and I also considered)? It's physically similar...
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July 29, 2011 (Silver Spring, MD United States) | Helpful Votes: 692 | Rating: 5

The best streamer on the market!
First I have to say the negative reviews are puzzling to me, because I dont think those buyers understand what they are buying.As you know there is 3 versions, I absolutely recommend you spend the money on the XS (99.95) model, the main reason is because it's the only model with a USB port. Which in short term will allow you connect USB HD and play any movies you may of ripped from your DVD's. I have a 4TB array connected with most of my DVD collection, which is close to 1000 movies.Roku has three type of channels:PublicAppsPrivateThe public channels are the once visible in what is called "Channel Store". Currently there about 300, but channels are added weekly. Looking at fan blogs, there has yet to be a weeks in about 4 months, that at least several channels weren't added.Now channels can fall into three categories, Pay, Free, and Subscription.Pay means you pay onetime fee and you get access to the...
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September 12, 2011 (Normal, IL United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Hands-down the best experience in 1080p HD streaming to your TV-plus motion-based gaming for an extra dose of great entertainment. Enjoy 300+ channels featuring the best movies, TV shows, live sports, music, games, and more, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant Video. Angry Birds included FREE! Top to learn more

Roku 2 XD Streaming Player 1080p

Regular Price: $79.99 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Works with virtually any TV Smaller and more energy-efficient than any other streaming device Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi b/g/n) High-definition streaming up to 1080p HD 300+ channels with movies, TV shows, music, sports & more Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Absolutely LOVE it!
We recently bought a Roku XD box (right before Roku 2 came out) and we absolutely love it. Hundreds of free channels from all over the world. Buy Roku once, and -- as long as you have a TV (even an old one, like ours) and an Internet connection -- you have free television shows and movies... lots of them.See, absolutely anyone can create a channel for Roku and -- as long as they have hosting to meet bandwidth demands -- they can place the channel on Roku, free. (Assuming it meets Roku's quality standards, of course.)As a result, there are all kinds of great niche channels created by enthusiasts for things like surfing, rock climbing, old-time drive-in movies, etc.Lately, we've seen a lot of Christian programming added, which makes Roku attractive for many people who want more faith-friendly programs. Menorah TV is also on Roku. And, BYU-TV just added their channel, which means we can see "Dogs with Jobs" every evening... among other cool shows,...
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July 30, 2011 (Portsmouth, NH USA) | Helpful Votes: 223 | Rating: 5

User-friendly Streaming Video Player
My favorite quote from the slim setup manual: "Step 3 establishes your network connection and bring out your inner geek. You can do it!" Well, setup is about as easy as it could possibly be and there's really nothing geeky about it. Choose your wifi network name and enter the password. No requirement to choose the encryption standard (WEP, WPA etc) or anything more technical than username and password. You will need a computer to create an account at Roku and associate it with your new box.Once setup is complete, driving the user interface via a very straightforward IR remote is intuitive. IR is quite directional and you might want to position the Roku box where you most naturally point the remote. This should be easy because the Roku is remarkably small at just a couple of inches square. I think you could velcro the box to the side of a TV if that was convenient to you.My inner geek is an energy miser! I did my initial testing using a Kill-A-Watt...
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August 14, 2011 (San Jose, CA) | Helpful Votes: 52 | Rating: 5

Product Description

The easiest way to stream HD video (up to 1080p) to your TV with 300+ channels of movies, TV shows, live sports, and more instantly available. Enjoy Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Crackle, Pandora, and much more. Includes built-in wireless, and works with virtually any TV. Top to learn more

I love Roku, but.....
I love Roku and the whole Roku experience. It allowed me to "cut the cable" and save a good bit of money each month. It gives me plenty of programming, most of it free. It's also adding new channels all the time, about 360 or so at the moment.I current own the previous Roku XD 2050x and love it. It's not a perfect product, but it's a darn good one.This review is on my current purchase, the Roku 2 XD. It's not a perfect product either and it's just been released. It's also not quite ready for prime-time, but almost...There are some differences between the XD and the Roku 2 XD. Most are good, but I do have two gripes. The original XD had both a wired connection and wireless available. I use wireless, but wired can be handy. When I first received my original XD, it wouldn't properly connect with my router. So, I hooked it up with an ethernet cable, which allowed it to receive a quick update. This update fixed the problem and I haven't had...
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August 2, 2011 (Metro-Atlanta) | Helpful Votes: 682 | Rating: 4

Roku HD Streaming Player

Regular Price: $59.99 | Price with discount: $57.99 | You Save: $2.00 (3%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Works with virtually any TV Smaller and more energy-efficient than any other streaming device Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi b/g/n) High-definition streaming up to 720p HD 400+ channels with movies, TV shows, music, sports & more Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Easy to connect and works great.
Was looking for a wireless streaming player for my Netflix and Amazon Instant Video accounts. This is for the bedroom on my 37" 720p LCD, so I didn't need to spend the extra $$ on the Roku 1080p capable players. In reality, you aren't likely going to get true 1080p video from these streaming players anyway. At any rate, this Roku HD player seemed to fill my need and it definitely does. Easy to link to your existing streaming accounts and Crackle is a free channel with movies and TV episodes, although you do have commercials. Doesn't come with a HDMI cable, but I had a spare on hand.One note on the remote pictured, it's not the one included. The remote that came with this player has the added, dedicated buttons for Netflix, Pandora and Crackle. Other than those additions it's the same as what is pictured. Highly recommended for those who just want a streaming player for under $60, since this is all it does.
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April 13, 2012 (MO.) | Helpful Votes: 35 | Rating: 5

Roku HD is my new best friend!
Ordered the Roku HD, have a nice standard definition tv that's in great shape, but only could get whatever the Verizon gods deemed of value. Wanted to be able to stream videos from my Amazon Prime account, and Hulu, on the tv rather than just my laptop.Got the Roku in one day (thank you, Ontrac!). Set up was easy. Went online to complete setup, and was up and running in no time at all. Sound is great, better than the fiber optic service I have. Picture quality is excellent. Best $60 I have ever spent!
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April 24, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5

Product Description

The Roku HD delivers all the streaming entertainment choices, HD video quality, and ease-of-use that Roku is known for, at an amazing price. Instantly enjoy 400+ channels featuring movies, TV shows, live sports, news, and music from all the top sources such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Crackle, NHL and MLB. Top to learn more

What an awesome little device!
This deice literally took 10 minutes to set up. That included the plug in to T.V and wall, and also all of the set up for my Netflix, Pandora, and my Amazon Prime. This device is awesome. Hopefully I won't have the sound issue that the other guy had.So far so good. I will report back if I have any issues.
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May 1, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 5 | Rating: 4

Roku LT Streaming Player

Regular Price: $59.99 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Smaller and more energy-efficient than any other streaming device Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi b/g/n) High-definition streaming up to 720p HD 300+ channels with movies, TV shows, music, sports & more Works with virtually any TV Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Sweet! FYI - remote via amazon lacks 3 shortcut buttons
New to Roku, so far love it. I was debating which version to buy just as LT became available here on Amazon. Sweet! My only complaint (minor) is that the remote is not the 'new' one with 3 shortcut buttons. Roku customer support claims you only get that version if you buy directly from Roku. He also said it's not available at their online store as an accessory. I wonder if that will change in the future? I was a tad sad but then read you can't remap those three buttons; at least for now they are fixed. If it matters to you buy from Roku. It doesn't matter enough to me to return and repurchase, or to potentially pay shipping. I can't compare LT to other versions as this is my first box. So far it's a winner: minima setup, easy online interface, love the channels, including NBC news programs updated each day. I may be joining the cable cutters very soon now!
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November 9, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 70 | Rating: 5

Product Description

The best value in high-definition streaming to your TV with more than 300 channels of movies, TV shows, live sports, and more. Enjoy Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Crackle, Pandora, and much more. Includes built-in wireless, and works with virtually any TV. Top to learn more

Review for the Roku LT Streaming Media Player
This is a review of the newest addition to the Roku streaming media player line-up, the Roku LT, of which I was given a unit to test and evaluate by Roku. I am the owner of several versions of Roku players, so I have plenty of experience using these wonderful devices. Included in my stable of Roku players is the original "PICO" player, of which I purchased one of the first two thousand units sold in the US. I also own a 2nd generation XD|S player, as well as a 3rd generation Roku2 XS, the top-of-the-line unit at the time of this writing. I have been very happy with each new Roku player and am happy to have been asked to review the latest addition to their lineup.The Roku2 players are very compact, being about the size and shape of a hockey puck. The LT shares the same new housing and having such a small footprint means not having to worry about finding space for yet another home theater device. The Roku LT will fit just about anywhere. In addition, they use very little...
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November 10, 2011 (Bethlehem, PA USA) | Helpful Votes: 541 | Rating: 4

It's a lot of functionality for a reasonable price but with a few drawbacks
For the most part, the initial reviews here are pretty much accurate, so I'm going to add just a few observations that may be useful to others. Basically, I like the little guy quite a lot and it delivers a lot of value for not a heck of a lot of money. Otherwise:The remote: Unlike some assertions that it uses RF communication (no line of sight necessary), the remote that came with the unit I just set up is ordinary IR. This is a good thing if you plan to use it with most types of universal remotes.Wireless: It's Wireless "N" at 2.4GHz. In my opinion, this is a pretty poor design decision due to the overwhelming crowding of the 2.4G band in many places. 5GHz "N" has been around long enough that the hardware to implement it is marginally, if at all, more costly than the lower frequency band. I suppose their excuse could be that "most people still use 2.4GHz" or "2.4GHz yields stronger signals in typical houses", but if you can't get ANY signal at all due...
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November 11, 2011 (Boston, MA USA) | Helpful Votes: 296 | Rating: 4

Apple TV MD199LL/A [NEWEST VERSION]

Regular Price: $99.00 | Price with discount: $99.00 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Access your purchased movies, TV shows, and music with iTunes Match right from iCloud Comes with 7-button aluminum Apple remote; can be controlled by iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch via Remote app HDMI and digital optical audio output; connects to network via Wireless-N or Ethernet Stream video, games, and more from iOS devices using AirPlay; music, videos, and photos can also be streamed from PCs and Macs 1080p HD programming, including iTunes movies and TV shows, Netflix, Vimeo, photos and more in HD This item is eligible for FREE SHIPPING Sale Price: $99.00 Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Comparing AppleTV to Roku2 XS
I own both the new Apple TV (1080P/2012) model and the Roku2 XS. I found myself doing a side by side comparison of the two products and here are my findings.AppleTVPros: Works out of the box, minimum effort to setup, really easy to use interface + wifi. Can Restream old purchased episodes. Netflix App much cleaner and more superb. Streaming and buffering causes no delays or degradation of picture. AirPlay makes up for a lot of the limited channels (with Mountain Lion the functionality goes up even more). iPad Remote easy to useCons: Limited Channels...needs an open API like Roku to build more channelsRoku2 XSPros: Many Channels available, Cheaper ($10), Free Movie Channels like Crackle, AmazonPrime availability, Vendor neutral. iPad Remote easy to useCons: Missing iTunes integration, Poor quality and buffering (constant downgrading the image quality on NBA League Pass and Netflix). User UI is just bland and could be cleaner. Bugs and...
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March 18, 2012 (Chicago, IL United States) | Helpful Votes: 163 | Rating: 5

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Great at what it does but perhaps too limited
This is an elegant and easy to use little box. The interface is pretty, setup is dead simple (took less than 10 minutes from start to finish), and it's fairly intuitive to use. The problem comes in that it doesn't serve a great deal of function, at least for me.Apple TV is essentially 3 main functions in one package. iTunes front end, content/channel provider, and wireless display.On the face of it, Apple TV is a front end for iTunes and allows you to buy or rent content and view it on the box along with previously purchased content. The usefulness of this is based on where you buy content. If it's not iTunes then you can ignore most of it. All the magic from this perspective is essentially gone for videos and even music doesn't work without iTunes Match. You can alternatively access your media from another computer currently running iTunes, but only the content in iTunes (not a huge issue) and again, only when the computer is on and running (think of it...
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March 19, 2012 (Alexandria, VA) | Helpful Votes: 92 | Rating: 3

A Minor Upgrade to A Useful Product
If you have bought into the Apple iOS ecosystem, the AppleTV is a flexible and useful addition. Snap a picture on your iPhone and it will be in the PhotoStream screen saver on your TV within minutes. Want to play some music from your iPad with the good speakers in your TV room, choose the AppleTV Airplay output and hit play. Have an hilarious YouTube video you want to share, Airplay it on the big screen. Want to play that blockbuster iOS game in the large, there it is screen shared in all its glory.If you haven't gotten into all things Apple, then you have a set top box with a first class Netflix player, HD movies for rent or purchase, and a smattering of other sources. All in an energy efficient, streamlined little box. The one service I miss is Amazon Prime streaming, and I'm not holding my breath waiting for that one.This is my third AppleTV. I've bought each of the generations. The first, I gave to my brother, the second is moving downstairs to the old 720p...
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March 16, 2012 (Nashua, NH) | Helpful Votes: 54 | Rating: 4

Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet - (6 Feet) - Category 2 Certified - Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel [Latest HDMI Version Available]

Regular Price: $59.95 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Supports 3D Technology, 4K, Ethernet Channel, Audio Return Channel, 1440p and 1080p FullHD Resolution Premium grade connector shielding achieved via the use of a unique full metal jacket (as pictured in the picture section). Fully Shielded Heavy Duty 28 Gauge Premium Grade Cable with Soft PVC Jacket. Compatible with Blu-Ray, 3D Television, Roku, Boxee, Xbox, PS3, Apple TV, Streaming Player Category 2 Certified - High-Speed 10.2 gbps / 340 MHz (Supports Increased Refresh Rates and 48-Bit Deep Color) Buy with confidence. Buy from an Official HDMI Adopter. Mediabridge's official HDMI adopter certificate is shown above in the picture section, and our official credentials can be confirmed by visiting the official HDMI website and clicking on "List of Adopters". Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Does what's expected, honest pricing
Just in case someone may feel guilty for not paying a lot more for, basically the same thing, let's look at our top of the line offer, and do a quick comparison.This item supports the HDMI 1.3b standard which is almost as good as it gets (1.3c doesn't add anything special). Any HDMI 1.3 cable can carry up to 10.2 Gbit/s. Hmmm... I suppose the Monster is much better, right? Well... it "guarantees a certified cable bandwidth of 10.2" Okay, but the Monster also supports "x.v.Color, and Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD". It turns out that, all of the above, and more, are part of the HDMI 1.3 specs and they are fully supported by every cable that complies to the standard and can be had for about 90% less in the Mediabridge. The expensive brand presentation simply enumerates the HDMI...
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December 16, 2008 (Minas Anor, GD) | Helpful Votes: 438 | Rating: 5

Excellent!
These cables worked great for me...I'm getting 1080p@24hz no problem. My setup is a Samsung 52" LCD TV (LN52A650) and a Playstation 3. Save yourself a whole lot of money and don't get ripped off buying "Monster" or any other overpriced HDMI cable. Order processing, USPS shipping, and receipt in Texas was lightling fast(7 days). Order 2 while you're at it...someday you'll need another one!
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September 4, 2008 (Houston, TX USA) | Helpful Votes: 180 | Rating: 5

Excellent Choice and Value for Money
Ok so I am a girl and I am not much of a techie but I didn't want to spend $100 on an HDMI cable. I came to Amazon and read a lot of the product reviews.I first purchased the the HDMI cable from ClearAV, it was inexpesive and not the best product. It cost me a little over $4 for the item and S&H. I tested it on my upconverting Panasonic DVD player on 1080i resolution on my 40" 1080p Samsung LCD TV but it had poor signal quality and the cable was not an HDMI version 1.3. So when I played my DVDs the picture would go on and off and so would the sound and there was a flashing line on my screen. Then I thought maybe I need to get another cable but still was not willing to pay $100.I continued to do my research and realized that not all HDMI cables were created equal :( So I decided to try my luck again with the MEDIABRIDGE : "Premium 6ft 1.3b Category 2 Super High Speed HDMI Cable - 1080p - PS3 - Blu-Ray." THIS CABLE IS THE REAL THING : the true HDMI version 1.3b...
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July 29, 2008 (Jersey City, NJ) | Helpful Votes: 351 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI® Cable with Ethernet - Supports 3D, Audio Return Channel and Up To 4K Resolution

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Unlike most HDMI Sellers, Mediabridge Products is an Official HDMI Adopter Licensed by HDMI Licensing, LLC. See our certificate in product images section.

Quality Construction
Mediabridge's Full Metal Jacket Connectors provide the pinnacle of protection from physical strain and electronic interference.

HDMI combines both audio and video into one cable so it's all you need to connect your HDTV to your Blu-Ray Player, 3D Television, Roku, Boxee, Xbox360, PS3, Apple TV, Streaming Player, HD Cable Box, PC or any HD device with an HDMI output.

Compatibility
- Supports 3D Content
- 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i Resolutions
- Audio Return Channel

- Supports Highest Refresh Rates Available
- Transfer Rates of Up to 340Mhz or 10.2gbps
- True HD Dolby 7.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDCP Compliant
- Ethernet Channel For Sharing Internet Between HDMI Devices
NOTE: HDMI Ports that support Ethernet Channel are required for internet sharing. Ethernet Channel has no effect on audio or video and does not affect compatibility with devices that do not use the internet. This cable is the perfect solution for the most basic setup as well as the most advanced.

Physical Specifications
- 28 AWG Cable - Thicker For Durability Yet Flexible Due to Soft PVC Jacket
- Full Metal Jacket Connectors - For Durability and Interference Protection
- Shielding Throughout Cable
- Gold Plated

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Mediabridge HDMI Cables are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Top to learn more