I Was very disappointed when I opened my Streaming Stick, to find out that it had to have a power cable running to it. My original impression was that the stick was like a "dongle" and received its data wirelessly, deriving power from the TV. Apart from this I am happy with the product.
I have had it about a month. I like, except th remote stopped working the first dat. Could not ever get it to work. I would like to have a new one, but not if it does not work. I am using the iPhone app to operate Roku.
I have been using the roku stick for about a month now. While it is a bit sluggish with remote commands, it works well as needed. I really enjoy my roku stick.
Just as good as the standard roku! Only reason I gave 4 stars is because the remote drains batteries pretty quick so if you get this for your child then I suggest a large quantity of batteries.
I'm not sure if it's the location or what not but, I always have a hard time trying to choose a program with wary with the remote. More often than not, I have to be close to the tv so it can pick up the signal and it's annoying. Besides that it works fairly well.
Works fine as long as the remote plays along. Roku in itself is great, but really frustrating when you can't rely on the remote. Have googled it and found tons of people with the same problem. Lots of suggestions, nothing does the trick. Roku should issue guidance or simply fix the firmware.