The player was a gift and has been used mainly to run Netflix and Hulu but other channels are used on occasion (Crackle, TED Talks). The player is great to use most of the time but has had difficulty maintaining connection with WiFi signal and occasionally requires reboot which is not the fastest process. Unless it is unplugged when not in use it is always on and judging by how warm the unit is even when not in use must consume a considerable amount of power.
Pros: Built in Wi-Fi, Easy to set up, Compact
Cons: No power switch, Remote Lacks Tactile Feel, Inconsistent performance
I enjoy Christian programing. My current broadband provider only offers one channel. Roku offers numerous programs. I also enjoy Hallmark movies, great content with no bad language.
Pros: Built in Wi-Fi, Easy to use, Great value, High quality picture, Easy to set up, Compact
The roku is a perfect replacement to my cable service. A one time payment and I can stream many free channels and netflix is but a fraction of the cable cost. Roku streams perfectly and the channel choices are awesome
Pros: Cheaper than Cable, Compact, Easy to set up, Great value, Reliability, Video selection, Easy to use, Built in Wi-Fi, High quality picture
I use my Roku system daily. Love watching series, without commercial breaks and having the ability to watch any episode I want. This is one of the best investments I've ever made.
Pros: Compact, Easy to set up, High quality picture, Easy to use, Reliability, Great value