I have a smart TV but it was losing the internet signal all the time. Now that i am using the Roku, I never loseinternet not to mention it gets a lot more television options like HBOgo. I love it!!! Two thumbs up!
After a few technical glitches, I finally got sorted out and am happily viewing all kinds of entertaining options; from old TV episodes to some of the latest and movies, movies, movies. Best thing I ever did.
Drops connection to wireless router, moved wireless router closer and still has a tendency to drop signal at times. Have laptop and tablet in same vicinity as Roku stick and do not lose connection with them.
I've had the stick for almost 2 month's and I don't like it as well as the Roku 2. The icons and the text is too small to read from my viewing chair. I don't like the fact that after watching a series the next show starts automatically.