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Roku Player Reviewed
March 23, 2009, 3:05 PM by ROB
Posted in REVIEWS, MEDIA | 358 views
The Roku Player may look tiny, but this little black box packs a punch. The device streams Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand straight to your television in 720p HD for only $99.
The device was a breeze to set up—it works with your existing WiFi or Ethernet broadband connections out of the box and connects to your TV with your choice of Composite, S-Video, Component, or HDMI connections. The device booted quickly and, after a software update, I was able to pair the device quickly and easily with both my Neflix and Amazon accounts.
The device automatically imports your Netflix Instant Queue and any Amazon VoD purchases you have made. There is also a decent library of free content to view over the Amazon Service; the first video I watched was the latest College Humor TV show and the quality was excellent.
I very much welcome the Amazon VoD service on the Player. One of my major issues with Netflix's streaming library, as I shared in an earlier post is that it is limited primarily to older titles. That's not necessarily a bad thing—I love classics—but occasionally I'd like to see a new release without having to take a trip to the video store or my P.O. Box. Amazon Video on Demand on the Roku player adds thousands of available titles to the device, inevitably encouraging me to remain on the couch and gain weight.
There is a drawback, however, to Amazon's service: price. While your Netflix all-you-can-eat subscription is a reliable, low monthly fee, the Amazon VoD service is pay-as-you go and many titles aren't cheap. As a college student, I have a deeper appreciation of low cost (which is why I love the Roku Player), so Amazon won't be seeing too much of my business, but I'm sure I'll be tossing some of my dispensible income their way to fill the voids Netflix's library leaves on my movie palate.
Overall, the Roku Player is an excellent value for your money and highly recommended as a GadgetGrounds.com Editor's Pick.
Second Opinion
Cynthia, GadgetGrounds Student Reviewer, writes:
Overall I have been ridiculously happy procrastinating for hours watching movies on the Roku player. It is easy to use, there are many options to watch, and best of all it’s the lowest priced streaming video player I've found! 5 out of 5 stars!
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