[LazhilUT]

Really dumb question but what is Roku that everyone talks about?

 

[RasputinAXP]

streaming media box. works wonderfully. I may drop my Apple TV for it.

 

[P Smith]

Really dumb question but what is Roku that everyone talks about?

Just type in your browser: roku dot com and you'll get it.
http://www.roku.com/

 

[gamingneeds]

Roku is basically a little box that streams internet-based channels and Roku-created channels.

I don't know if Roku offers digital streaming, but Sony's boxes do which allow you to stream downloaded shows and movies right to the box from your computer.

Pretty cool stuff.

 

[gamingneeds]

amazon*com/Sony-SMP-N200-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B005MR6CNK/

This is the Sony box I purchased when it was more expensive...

 

[garys]

I recently started seeing adds for a new Vizio stream box.

 

[Davenlr]

I recently started seeing adds for a new Vizio stream box.

Yea, I pre-ordered one already. Im getting one of these.
http://www.vizio.com/costar/overview/

 

[P Smith]

Yea, I pre-ordered one already. Im getting one of these.
http://www.vizio.com/costar/overview/

Would it do better them my Samsung BR player ? (I don't need a Web browser for sure !)

 

[satlover25]

streaming media box. works wonderfully. I may drop my Apple TV for it.

This! :heart:
Roku is presently smashing Apple regarding usage in my household. And there's a nice iPad app for it too.

 

[Davenlr]

Would it do better them my Samsung BR player ? (I don't need a Web browser for sure !)

I dont know, compare the specs. I need a full screen web browser (with flash) for those live news feeds (like the Colorado wildfires).

 

[PhantomOG]

Is there anyway to get a Dish remote (Hopper/Joey) to control a Roku?

 

[P Smith]

If you could "teach" it ... or push the company to add Roku's codes.

 

[RasputinAXP]

The Hopper remote can learn codes. Just go into the remote setup screen and teach it.

 

[Carl Spock]

Roku is presently smashing Apple regarding usage in my household. And there's a nice iPad app for it too.

I may drop my Apple TV for it.

What makes Roku better than AppleTV?

 

[RasputinAXP]

Amazon Instant Video.

 

[sigma1914]

Amazon Instant Video.

Which is a great service.

 

[Nick]

What makes Roku better than AppleTV?

Roku is AMAZING. The sheer number and variety of channels in addition to Netflix and Amazon is almost overwhelming. To me, Roku is like a candy store for grown-ups. (Seems like I even saw a channel for cross-eyed horny toad lovers. )

 

[euro_boy]

will ROKU (or other competing products) let you play movies and/or view pictures stored on your local home network?

 

[sigma1914]

will ROKU (or other competing products) let you play movies and/or view pictures stored on your local home network?

Quite a few BluRay players do this.

 

[RasputinAXP]

With PlayOn, yes.