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Roku Adds Hardware, Pandora & Flickr On Tap
Zatz Not Funny! —
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Roku expands their digital media streaming hardware lineup today. Joining the $100 HD Roku box, is a new lower-end SD unit ($80) and a slightly higher-end Roku HD-XR model ($130). Unfortunately, for tech snobs like me, all three boxes retain the same utilitarian enclosure that Roku launched with.
For an extra 30 bucks, the Roku HD-XR model bumps wireless reception to 802.11n for quicker streaming and improved range. Additionally, USB has been integrated for “future use.” Presumably for local media ...
Roku releases $79 streamer, two new players
CrunchGear —
... space, Roku will launch the Roku Channel Store later this fall enabling customers to add new content channels to their Roku experience, further enhancing the value of the Roku player. The Roku Channel Store will be delivered to all Roku customers, new and existing, as an automatic and free update.
Pricing and availability
All three Roku players are available immediately at www.roku.com and www.amazon.cm and include free shipping for a limited time.
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Roku HD-XR and Roku SD join Netflix-streaming lineup
SlashGear —
Roku have outed a pair of new Netflix media streamers that go on sale alongside their existing Roku HD. The Roku HD-XR keeps the same 720p HD playback, optical audio output and HDMI connection as the original model, but upgrades the WiFi to b/g/n. Meanwhile there’s a new entry-level, standard definition model, the Roku SD, which offers basic WiFi and analog connectivity.
The Roku HD-XR does just the same as the original set-top box, but now offers faster WiFi (the HD only has WiFi b/g support). The company have also ...
Roku HD XR unboxing and first impressions
Ubergizmo —
... box is just cheaper and simpler to use if what you want is watch/rent from the two video services mentioned above. The significant downside of Roku is that you can't browse Netflix movies (for now). Instead you only have access to your "instant queue". It is possible to browse the Amazon videos and even get a 2mn preview, which is nice. Note that Roku also has a $80 Roku SD box. As its name indicates, it connects only via composite video and connect via WIFI-G or wired Ethernet. Product page ...
Roku Launches HD-XR Netflix Player, Adds USB Port & 802.1nn
GadgetReview —
... for 802.11n to the HD version of the box. You can grab one now for $129.99 or opt for the now discounted SD version for $79.99. For some the $30 for the HD-XR version might not be worth it, but for those streaming users that want to move their box further from their router it might make sense, and who knows, maybe that currently disabled USB port will actually facilitate not only local play from an attached hard drive but enable it to be a NAS.
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Roku introduces Roku SD and HD-XR media players
Krunker —
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Optical audio output
Roku HD-XR features support for 802.11n dual-band connectivity
Roku HD-XR also includes a USB port for future usage
Prices for the three players are as follows:
Roku SD - $79.99
Roku HD - $99.99
Roku HD-XR - $129.99
For a limited time, buy one of these players from Roku or Amazon.com, and you’ll receive free shipping.
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2 new Roku boxes launched for Netflix & more
MyCE News, Articles & Reviews —
Roku’s streaming set-top set-top boxes now come in three flavors, adding new features as well. The biggest improvement for videophiles will be HD streaming on both the $100 Roku HD and the $130 Roko HD-XR. Both boxes have HDMI output and an optical audio output for surround sound, but the HD-XR adds wireless n connectivity, while the Roku HD is constrained to the legacy wireless b/g standards. rokuxr Roku also introduced the $80 Roku SD, which plays only in standard definition as the name suggests, and uses wireless b/g. All three players also have an Ethernet jack for wired ...
Roku makes the Roku SD, Roku XR official, also unveils the Roku Channel Store
Gadgetell —
... One other yet unused feature worth mentioning on the Roku HD-XR is the USB port, which is currently located on the back of the box, but simply noted as being “for future use” in the press release.
Finally, Roku has also announced the Roku Channel Store, which will allow customers to pick and enable new content channels on their device. So far the Channel Store is not yet active though, instead it will be available “later this fall.”
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Roku Debuts Two Internet Streaming Media Players
About.com Home Theater —
... HD-XR offers high-definition (720p) streaming and extended range wireless network connectivity. The Roku SD sells for $79 and the Roku HD-XR sells for $129. The standard Ruko HD player is still being offered for $99.
Note: Program services many require additional subscription fees. Media Players are becoming an increasing popular home theater addition.
For more details on these players, check out the official announcement from Roku, as well as the Roku Product Pages. Photo - top right - Roku HD-XR, Photo - left side - Roku SD (c) Roku ...
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