Viable alternative to the cable company and in a structure that does not allow a dish to be installed. Taking some getting used to as we are missing some favorite programing. Cost savings are huge over cable.
Pros: High quality picture, Easy to use, Built in Wi-Fi, Easy to set up, Compact
Cons: Show Reloading Frequently, Inconsistent performance
Love that I've been able to cut my cable addiction cord. I watch something on Roku every day. What absolutely sold me on the Roku 3 was the earplugs attached to the remote feature - and it works! Love that I have so many choices - hate that I have so many choices :) Sometimes I spend more time setting up items in my queue than I do watching in an evening. I'm not sure if it's my internet speed or the box, but occassionally a program will just stop, but usually a click and it starts up again.
Pros: Easy to set up, Easy to use, Compact
Cons: Inconsistent performance, Need fast internet service
I am almost angry at Roku because of the difficulty finding any information on the Roku Steaming Stick. I almost made a second-class tv purchase that would require a Roku box, only to accidentally read a tv reviewer's mention of the streaming stick. That convinced me to research and purchase a tv with MHL. In the process it was VERY difficult to find any active marketing by Roku making me suspicious that perhaps the streaming stick was being discontinued. Why Roku plays down the streaming stick is strange to me since I see it as one of Roku's main features!!!
The keyboard offered by many channels to search for movies and tv programs could be larger. Difficult to see on smaller tv screens and from across the room. If keyboard were back lit would improve the clarity of the alphabet. It was difficult to register our second roku we purchased for a bed room tv. Had to phone the service center to receive help with activation. I suggest improvement in the activation software. Did not respond.
Pros: Replaces Need for Cable, Amazing Supplement To, Built in Wi-Fi, Compact, Great value, No need for cable, High quality picture, Amazing Supplement To Tv, New Channels Added Daily, Adding More Channels Dail, Video selection, Reliability, Movies And Tv 247, Easy to set up, Easy to use
We got rid of the expensive cable, hooked up our Roku for much more movies and programs. It is simple to use and we are finding more things to watch dailey. Wish we knew about this unit sooner. Don't miss the cable just the bill. Happy with our Roku for that is the future of TV viewing. One of the best purchases we ever made and they are so reasonably priced..
Pros: Compact, Great value, Reliability, Easy to set up, Video selection, High quality picture, Built in Wi-Fi, So much to watch, Easy to use