Not only did I save money by canceling my satellite subscription but I have control of what I watch when I want to watch it. So many features and channels available that I haven't even checked them all out and I've owned it for almost a year now. You won't be sorry!
Bought this over a month ago, was a brilliant purchase until it started taking money out of my account without consent other than that it needs more English apps other than that 7/10
When it works, it works however what doesn't work... the controller de-syncs just like older base units and the unit locks up having to remove power for a hard reset. I swore before that I wouldn't buy another Roku because of the controller issues that I have experienced on 3 units in the past. It seems that little has changed with quality and usability which reinforces my choice to not buy again, next time I am tempted to see if Roku has improved.
For most things, it is a toss up between Amazon Fire TV and Roku. I am a Prime Member so it is helpful to have the Fire TV. I do not feel as if their content is shoved down my throat for this reason. However, I have recently cut the TV Cable with a combination of antenna, Sling TV, EPIX, HBO, and Netflix. I am now watching shows that I have neglected to watch because I use to just watch really HBO and paid a horrible price to get the content I am getting now. With Roku, it appears that I can get CBS and Showtime (paid subscriptions). Most of my favorite shows are on CBS during the fall and would like the on Demand for that channel vs. just the antenna. Bottom line, Roku provides more choices. However, I like the remote better on the Amazon Fire. Edge to Roku.
I bought this with the idea of trying it out, before setting it up for my Autistic son to watch programs on Hulu and Netflix plus programs recorded for him on YouTube. It works fine with one or two occasional exceptions: 1. the remote freezes or is unresponsive until I take out & put back one or both batteries, 2. I would have liked a longer cord so I could plug into the electric rather than the usb. (it might be long enough for my son's room, though)